Description
The Plamen Tara Cast Iron fireplace captures attention with its circular shape and modern design. The vertical glass door offers a beautiful view of the flames when burning.
Weighing an impressive 85 kg for its compact size, the Tara wood fireplace is durable and tough. With modern technology, it stands out for its high efficiency rating of 84% and an A+ energy class rating.
Designed for small to medium-sized rooms, this closed combustion fireplace provides 8 kW of heat – perfect to keep you nice and cosy!
The PLAMEN TARA cylindrical fireplace is a cast iron, combustion stove, modern, compact, wood burning fireplace. Built to be tough with each. Forged from a thick mould of high-quality cast iron which gives them the strength and durability to withstand many winters. These Cast iron fireplaces are strong and durable. Cast iron retains heat and will continue to radiate heat even after the fire has gone out.
Why Choose the Plamen Tara Fireplace?
The Plamen Tara is one of the most stylish compact wood-burning fireplaces available in South Africa. Manufactured in Croatia by Plamen, a company with over 100 years of cast iron manufacturing experience, the Tara combines modern European styling with exceptional heating performance. Built from high-quality cast iron, it stores and radiates heat long after the flames have died down, helping to keep your home warm while using less firewood.
Its distinctive cylindrical design makes it an excellent choice for homeowners who want a fireplace that becomes a feature of the room while occupying very little floor space.
Efficient Heating for South African Homes
With a heat output of up to 8kW, the Plamen Tara is ideal for heating small to medium-sized living rooms, apartments, cottages and open-plan spaces.
The advanced closed combustion system uses primary, secondary and tertiary combustion to burn wood more efficiently than traditional open fireplaces. This means:
- Higher heat output from every log
- Reduced wood consumption
- Lower smoke emissions
- Cleaner burning
- More comfortable indoor temperatures
An impressive 84% efficiency rating and A+ energy class make the Plamen Tara one of the most economical cast iron fireplaces in its class.
Need more heating power? The Plamen Nera 13.3 kW fireplace offers substantially higher heat output for larger spaces.
Premium Cast Iron Construction
Unlike lighter steel fireplaces, the Plamen Tara is manufactured from thick cast iron.
Cast iron provides several important advantages:
- Excellent heat retention
- Even radiant heat
- Exceptional durability
- Resistance to warping
- Long service life
Once the fire has burned down, the cast iron body continues releasing stored warmth into the room for longer than many steel alternatives.
Modern Design with a Beautiful Flame View
One of the standout features of the Plamen Tara is its elegant vertical glass door.
The tall viewing window provides a beautiful view of the flames, creating a warm atmosphere without sacrificing heating efficiency.
The specialised air wash system continually directs air over the glass to reduce soot build-up, helping maintain a clearer view of the fire during normal operation.
Is the Plamen Tara Right for Your Home?
The Plamen Tara is an excellent choice if you are looking for:
- A compact wood-burning fireplace
- A premium cast iron stove
- An efficient closed combustion fireplace
- Lower wood consumption
- Modern European styling
- Reliable heating during winter
- A fireplace suitable for smaller living spaces
Whether installed in a contemporary home or a traditional cottage, the Tara offers an excellent balance of efficiency, durability and aesthetics.
Lighting your fireplace for the first time
Why Buy the Plamen Tara from Italfire?
When purchasing your Plamen Tara from Italfire, you’re buying from fireplace specialists who can assist with selecting the right fireplace, professional installation advice and ongoing support.
We help homeowners throughout South Africa choose fireplaces that suit their room size, heating requirements and interior style.
Italfire’s fireplace installations are done with our own in-house installation team. We supply and install our range of fireplaces in Cape Town and surrounding areas. Contact us for an obligation free quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much area can the Plamen Tara heat?
With a maximum heat output of 8kW, the Plamen Tara is suitable for heating many small to medium-sized living areas, depending on insulation, ceiling height and home layout.
Is the Plamen Tara a closed combustion fireplace?
Yes. The Plamen Tara is a high-efficiency closed combustion wood-burning fireplace that produces significantly more usable heat than a traditional open fireplace.
Is the Plamen Tara made from cast iron?
Yes. The entire stove is manufactured from heavy-duty cast iron, providing outstanding durability and excellent heat retention.
Does the Plamen Tara have an air wash system?
Yes. The fireplace includes an air wash system designed to reduce soot build-up on the glass, helping maintain a clearer flame view during operation.
What type of wood should be used?
For the best performance, burn only properly seasoned hardwood with a moisture content below 20%. Dry firewood produces more heat, burns cleaner and helps reduce creosote build-up in the flue.
Plamen Stoves
The Plamen cast iron stoves offer excellent radiant heating for your home. These freestanding fireplaces are efficient, closed-combustion fireplaces with the majority of the heat being released into the room rather than being wasted up the chimney.
The Plamen wood-burning fireplaces offer a highly effective, yet economical heating solution. Plamen uses only high quality, heat-resistant glass to improve the safety, performance and lifespan of the fireplaces. The specialised air-wash glass cleaning system greatly reduces the soot deposits on the glass door compared to other fireplaces on the market.
Additionally each Plamen fireplace comes standard with a heat protective glove and wood stoker.
Plamen Fireplaces have a 2 year warranty.
The Plamen Tara cast iron fireplace user manual.
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