Customer Reviews

SEI Copper Wall-Mountable Gel Fuel Fireplace

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I received this as a gift and am delighted with it, not expecting it to be a source of heat, but more for atmosphere and looks. It is smaller than I expected (so take note of the measurements), which is fine with me, and not very heavy (also fine with me). The copper color is also somewhat darker than indicated in the picture. It took us 15 minutes tops to put it up, including drilling. The kit comes with a metal cover that lines up with all the 3 gel fuel containers so that you can easily put out the flames. I found that if you leave this sitting there, you can then put jar candles on and that looks great too. The black background reflects the flames nicely, and the fire from the gel fuel even crackles. One can burn just the one can in the middle or the two outer ones (for symmetry) or all 3. Because it is recommended that the cans are shut again after use to prevent evaporation, one should have a screwdriver or something similar close by to reopen cans, also some place to put the lids of the cans, unless one plans to burn all fuel in one shot. Lighter with a long handle is also handy.

I purchased this wall-mount gel fireplace as a Christmas present, and I (as well as the recipient) couldn't be happier!! As another reviewer wrote, it is not as "shiny" as it appears in the photo. But in my opinion, that's a good thing!! Probably the most accurate description of the color would be "brushed antique copper."

Color aside... the size is exactly as specified; it was delivered within a few days and was well packaged to prevent damage. It's solidly constructed yet very light weight, which makes it's super easy to hang on the wall. In fact, it weighs only slightly more than a comparably-sized piece of framed artwork.

It's important to note that it does not come with any gel fuel, and it's hard to find the fuel online in small quantities (expect to spend $50+ for 12 cans or $70+ for 24). But don't let that stop you... the fireplace comes with a cover for the gel fuel holes so you can simply use regular pillar candles.

And lastly... It's not designed to be a primary heat source! But it puts out the same amount of heat as a full-sized gel fuel fireplace at a fraction of the cost. And it can be put on pretty much anywhere... patio, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, office... wherever!

All in all, I have only positive comments about this product. I'm ordering another one!!

I bought this fireplace to use outside on my pool patio. We had a chiminea out there, but it made so much smoke and I couldn't enjoy the ambiance of the fire because of the smoke blowing in the face. I bought this and a case of the gel cans which produce no smoke at all!. It was easy to hang. We used it many times in the cooler months and it was awesome. It is really for someone who just wants the effect of a fire burning. It does not really produce much heat. Very romantic for the evening hours. The 3 cans will burn for about 3 hours.

It's very light and quite easy to install. I would suggest that you place a strip of masking tape on the back to trace out the mounting holes. remove the masking tape and place on the wall , then just drill through the tape. That solves the problem of aligning the holes.

The surface is not real copper but it's nicely finished and goes well with dark wood and leather furniture in the room. Overall, a handsome piece.

The manufacturer's description "copper finish" and photos led me to believe it was copper color. It isn't. It has no shine and is a dull bronze shade of painted steel. I bought it at a retailer with an "O", returned it, and wrote a negative review, but they must censor reviews as it was never published by them. I can see Amazon publishes negative reviews and I thought this was a way to get the word out. The good news is I bought the stainless steel version instead and it is beautiful and much more solidly constructed.

My husband and I love the fireplace! It fits into an entertainment center area where we used to have a TV. Now that we have a larger flat screen TV that sits on top of the center, we needed something to fill up the empty spot. We looked for a while online, trying to find a fireplace that we liked the look of, and also that would fit in the space. This one fits perfectly! It looks great and we love it. The copperish finish that some other reviewers panned really appeals to us. It looks rustic and elegant at the same time. The price also fit right into our budget. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone!

Great item for the price. It's light but sturdy and very easy to hang. It came in great shape and arrived as expected. I purchased this item for my library / family room. I had read that it would produce a little bit of heat, but it really does not. This concept is strictly for ambiance for sure. Plus the three hour "odorless" gels I purchased along with it do have a slight alcohol chemical scent so if you are using this in a small room or have all doors and windows closed you will smell it. But still, it's a great alternative if cost is a factor to build in a gas ventless fireplace which is what we will most probably start to plan for now.

This fire place looks good but it doesn't emit much heat but that's not what its made for. It's just to look good on the wall.

I got this for my new apartment and thought it would look really cool on the wall. I was afraid that the copper would be too bright and shiny but its darker than and I really like that. Looks classy and modern, but not too modern and is classy. I will probably put candles in it instead of the cans. Highly recommend, especially for the price.