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   <Paragraph>Yes. You can place your fireplace in the middle of a room and enjoy its ambience and warmth without the need for a pillar or wall to conceal flue pipes.</Paragraph>

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   <Paragraph>This is made possible through a creative combination of technologies. In the modern world of fireplaces, a natural draft flue running straight up through the roof is no longer your only option. A powered flue uses a fan to force air up, down, or horizontally through the pipes, exiting on an outside vertical wall or above the roof.</Paragraph>

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   <Paragraph>Another key piece of flue technology is the balanced flue — also called a direct vent. Rather than drawing air for combustion from the room, as has traditionally been the case, a balanced flue brings combustion air in from outside the building, uses it, and expels it back outside. This offers significant benefits for architects and homeowners alike: no draughts, no need for additional ventilation to manage negative pressure, and fireplace performance that isn't affected by extractor fans, opening doors, or other variables.</Paragraph>

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   <Paragraph>By combining powered and balanced flue technologies, flue pipes can run for metres in almost any direction — and in some cases, even under the floor. This gives you genuine freedom in selecting a location for your fireplace and designing the look and feel of your room.</Paragraph>

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   <Paragraph><Link url="https://www.escea.com/gas-fireplaces/ds-series/single-sided/" target="_blank">Escea's DS Series indoor gas fireplaces</Link> can be installed as an island in the middle of a room. This installation style opens up space for a striking art piece or floral display, and offers a practical solution for rooms with expansive windows and views where wall space is limited.</Paragraph>

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   <Paragraph>The Escea DS Series is available in Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about Escea fireplace specifications, visit our <Link url="https://www.escea.com/service-and-technical/fireplace-specifications/">specifications page</Link>.</Paragraph>

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