DIMPLEX Revillusion 20" Plug-In Electric Fireplace Log Set Model: RLG20

So easy to install. Took out a package. Just added the back panel, which required no screwing just sliding onto the middle base. Fits my fireplace absolutely perfectly. You barely see the back panel unless you are really down low and looking at it directly high-level. Very quiet as well. And the heat that it generates is pretty nice. Although I probably will not use the heat regularly. But definitely more efficient than using Duraflame logs, which basically were just for ambience and sucked hot air of the flu. I’ve tried multiple settings and like some of them. Although the remote isn’t that strong, you have to be right next to the unit to use it. And don’t really care for the form factor of the remote as they are a cheap type, versus buttons that actually are not part of the face plate. Would’ve liked more flame options. This really just allows you to turn the flame off and on. But the logs allotted for brightness. But would’ve definitely liked the flames to be able to increase speed, decrease speed and intensity levels. It was more expensive than some of the other brands, but this was definitely more realistic looking. The flame looks like it’s coming from in between the logs versus behind the logs. The logs are also more realistic than the other versions out there. Highly recommend. It seems much more realistic than any electric insert that I’ve seen. As it actually provides some depth in the fireplace versus the electric inserts. Even visiting the fireplace stores, the inserts that are actually pretty much television sets still look pretty fake to me, especially when they put full logs in front of them. This is really the best thing for your buck for sure. One more thing, when I close the glass on it, it is as realistic as it gets. Unless you’re really up close to it and looking at it. I’ll definitely enjoy the cost savings of not buying Duraflame logs during the winter.

I live in an older house with a wood-burning fireplace but I don’t want the hassle, smokiness, and mess of burning wood so I decided to buy some electric logs to use when I wanted the mood of a fire. I knew going in that whatever I bought wouldn’t look exactly like a real fire but I hoped to find something that didn’t look totally cheap and cheesy and I’m very pleased with this log set. To get the “bad” out of the way first - the heater is weak. Definitely buy this for the look, not the heat. My living room is average-sized and in checking with a thermometer, running it on high for two hours didn’t raise the room temperature at all. My favorite seat is about 8 feet away and I couldn’t even tell the heater was on. You only feel heat if you’re within a couple of feet of it. My cats like to lay in front of it. Also, the plastic reflector piece is as obvious in bright light as other reviewers have said. My first photo shows the logs running in daylight with the curtains open on a picture window on the wall that’s left of the fireplace wall. (I darkened the edge of the shield before installation.) While I don’t love how obvious it is in bright light, I’m so pleased with the effect in dim light (when I’m more likely to use it) that the trade-off is worth it to me. Now for the good stuff. The “fire” looks wonderful at night or with the curtains closed. (See the video.) It’s soothing and subtle and while I’m sure there must be a pattern to the “flames” it isn’t at all obvious. In dim light, the flame pattern reflects faintly on the fireplace liner bricks as well as the reflective shield, adding to the effect. There are three different flame settings and I think the fire looks most natural on the lowest setting but all are good. The remote I received works perfectly and the controls are logical. The only assembly necessary was inserting the reflective shield into the slots and the logs were ready to use. There was no weird smell to anything. Overall, I’m very pleased that I bought this log set. If it lasts a few years, it will have been well worth the money to me. NOTE: I didn’t buy the ember mat attachment that’s available for these logs. I was on the fence about its appearance and at the time I bought the logs, the price of the ember mat was $80, which I think is insanely expensive for what reviewers have said is basically some molded styrofoam-like material with a few LED lights, so I created my own “ember bed” with some fire pit rocks and battery-powered LEDs, both purchased on Amazon. The cost was about half that of the ember mat. If anyone likes how it looks (see second photo and video), here’s what I did - I bought a strand of orange, battery powered, LED “fairy lights” for $7 and a 10 pound bag of “Marigold Glow” fire pit rock, which is a mix of black lava rocks and heat-safe orange and amber glass, for $34. I arranged them in front of the logs and TaDa!...embers! And since the lights have their own battery pack, I can use the logs with or without them, depending on what effect I want.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly... review. The Good + Price and Quality is great. It is reasonably priced, and the quality, fit and finish is really good. + The Effect and overall flame is really well done. Your not going to fool anybody with the "fake flame", but at the same time the effect is done in such a way that your eyes are not drawn to it. + It does heat, but just remember that this insert operates on 110VAC so you can't expect intense heat output by any means. + Well packaged, and shipped in perfect condition. The Bad - I wish the base and legs were made of metal, like a real fireplace log holder. - It would be nice if the fan speed would be variable and adjustable (low, med high would be awesome) rather than constant (The heat is low or high, with constant fan speed). The Ugly - Nothing really, it's a solid unit for those with reasonable expectations. Hints and Tips: * Prepare your empty fireplace before inserting your fireplace in place. * Vacuum and clean all around the inside of your fireplace. I went from a log burning fireplace to using this electric insert. * I painted the internal brick of my fireplace with heat resistant flat black paint to create a hidden and discreet background for the flames. * I ran a separate electric feed for my insert from fireplace to my breaker box. You should really know what you have on the electrical outlet you choose to use, after all this is a 1500W heater and you better make sure you know and understand your load capacity. * I went with the largest insert that would fit my empty fireplace and I had to to a light trimming for the clear projector panel. * If you take a black magic marker or a felt black marker, run the felt along the top portion of the projector screen. The flame that projects against the screen, will bleed light along the top edge of the panel screen. The black ink kills the light from highlighting the edges of the clear projector screen. This improves the overall effect as you can't see the clear projector panel when the fireplace is on. * Don't expect to heat a 400 square foot room with this itty bitty heater, be realistic. It does add complimentary heat and cannot be a only source of heat when temperature are well below zero in the day and night.

El conjunto de leños y base de carbón lucen muy bien en mi chimenea! La calefacción se siente muy bien alrededor de la chimenea.

Ya en persona se ve medio corriente para el precio que tiene

I absolutely love my new Dimplex electric log set. Very realistic looking for an electric log set. So much cheaper than a gas log set and the connections. Much easier than a real fire! As everyone else has stated you can see the glass oval a bit behind the log set. I haven't tried putting black felt on the edge as others have suggested but I will try that. All in all it is really nice and no complaints.

We have condemned our wood burning chimney but I am happy that we were able to install this electric log set. It fit beautifully into the cavity of our fireplace. It has a very realistic appearance of wood burning logs together with the burning embers. I love it!!