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Drawing
Drawing showing how
open convector fires work.
Convector Fire
Drawing
Inset Dimensions
Inset Firebox Drawing
Drawing
Freestanding Dimensions
Freestanding Firebox Drawing

Traditional Fires (Tortoise)

Traditional Tortoise open convector fireboxes – the acceptable face of open fires.

The cleverly designed box-within-a-box principle gives higher levels of performance than those of a conventional open fire. As the diagram shows, cooler air from the room is warmed as it is naturally convected around the convection chamber in the Tortoise before returning it to the room – extracting more heat from your fuel. An added benefit comes from the gentle and even spread of warmth around your room – reducing the ‘hot front-cold back’ effect of many open fires.

Traditional (Tortoise) Products - Inset & Freestanding
Tortoise Inset Fireboxes
Tortoise Freestanding Fireboxes
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Traditional Tortoise Fireboxes are available in two styles, inset models for building into the fireplace or surround and freestanding models – ideal for inglenooks or as a stand-alone fire. Both styles are produced in 8 standard sizes, to cover most installation requirements. We offer a unique made-to-measure bespoke service should you require something a little different. Simply contact us to discuss your situation – we can usually find an answer to the most difficult problem fireplaces!

All Tortoises come complete with a log tray, fuel retainer bar and tool, making them ready to burn wood without the need for any additional elements. An adjustable flue damper is incorporated into the body of the fire. Accessories include multi-fuel grids* – where solid-fuel or a log/solid-fuel mix is to be used, lock-on sparkguards, gas conversion kits* – natural or L.P.G., gatherhoods - where a direct connection to flue pipe/liner is required and a selection of frame finishes – stainless steel, brass or copper* (*models 1 to 4).

INSET RANGE (dimensions in mm)
 
A
B
C
D
E
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.1
473
401
570
545
353
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.1A
523
451
570
545
353
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.2
598
526
660
635
353
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.3
698
626
660
635
353
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.4
798
726
660
635
353
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.5
798
726
710
685
403
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.6
978
906
760
735
453
Tortoise Inset Firebox model No.7
1178
1106
810
785
503
FREESTANDING RANGE (dimensions in mm)
 
A
B
C
D*
E
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.1
473
573
825
205
380
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.1A
523
623
825
205
380
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.2
598
698
915
205
380
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.3
698
798
915
205
380
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.4
798
898
915
205
380
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.5
798
898
965
225
430
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.6
978
1078
1015
250
480
Tortoise Freestanding Firebox model No.7
1178
1278
1070
300
535
* Nominal flue outlet diameter
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Bespoke Inset Firebox
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Bespoke Freestanding Firebox
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