{"product_id":"velare®-1500-hybrid-electric-fire","title":"Velare® 1500 Hybrid Electric Fire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy settle for just a fire or just a heat pump?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and assembled right here in New Zealand, the Velare® 1500 is built for our climate and our homes — equally at home heating a winter living room or cooling it down on a summer afternoon. Powerful performance meets intuitive airflow control in one sleek package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Hybrid Electric Fire: Performance without Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Velare® 1500 brings both together — the soul of a real fire and the efficiency of high-capacity climate control — in a single, beautifully resolved unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Kiwi Original: Built for Our Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly designed and assembled in New Zealand, the Velare® 1500 is engineered to meet our unique architectural standards and climate demands — performing as well as it looks in any New Zealand home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrystal-Clear Viewing, Zero Glare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialised anti-reflective glass means nothing stands between you and the flame. Enjoy the full depth, flicker, and glow of the fire from anywhere in the room — no reflections, no distractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlameCore technology produces a remarkably lifelike flame effect — available with or without heat — so you can enjoy the ambience any time of year, on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet the Mood, Your Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree independently controlled lighting zones — Flame, Ember Bed, and Downlights — give you complete creative control. Choose from up to 11 designer colour themes and three intensity levels to dial in exactly the atmosphere you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Airflow for Every Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision-adjustable louvres let you direct airflow where it's needed most — upward for cooling in summer, or sweeping warmth across the room in winter. Comfort that works with the season, not against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious Climate Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Velare® 1500 delivers the thermal output of a gas fire with the clean efficiency of electric technology. It's a high-performance climate solution that happens to look like a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the most from your Velare® 1500 with our helpful video guides. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL02h5SLtIof8CzeppMpPab4Jxn-cv2o5j\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch step-by-step videos\u003c\/a\u003e covering media setup, filter cleaning, and glass panel removal to keep your unit running at its best. Want to take the ambience up a notch? Party Mode cycles through all three lighting zones in a vibrant colour sequence — turning your Velare® into the centrepiece of any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating and Cooling Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat pump system output:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating, rated capacity @ outdoor 7°C: 6.5 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling, rated capacity @ outdoor 35°C: 6.0 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Fire Unit Dimensions (with frame)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1530 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 545 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewable glass area: 1435 x 380 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCavity Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 510–515 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1510–1520 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 505 mm minimum, 550 mm recommended to allow for pipes behind the heat pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended installation height: 200–400 mm from the floor. Installing lower may result in cold air flowing along the floor during cooling mode, causing drafts and discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (net \/ gross)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 \/ 70 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rinnai","offers":[{"title":"1500","offer_id":45557512306823,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/4856\/8455\/files\/Velare-1500-Lifestyle-2_d9dab225-4dc6-4e0c-a1ac-f308c33fee50.webp?v=1787093692","url":"https:\/\/www.ubafwellington.co.nz\/products\/velare%c2%ae-1500-hybrid-electric-fire","provider":"Ultimate BBQs \u0026 Fireplaces Wellington","version":"1.0","type":"link"}