EcoSmart Fire
EcoSmart Fire Flex 68SS Fireplace Insert
EcoSmart Fire Flex 68SS Fireplace Insert
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Widest single-burner All Flame configuration in the range
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- Up to 15,290 BTU/h XL1200 Ethanol Burner
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- Manufacturer warranty: 2 years on the bioethanol burner and stainless steel parts, 1 year on everything else.
- 45 day returns. Unused and in its original packaging.
- Damaged on arrival? Check it before you sign, and tell us as soon as you can, ideally within 48 hours, so we can sort a replacement quickly. This does not affect your statutory rights.
- Free UK mainland delivery.
- Not sure it is the right one? Call, email or chat with us before you order.
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Overview:
- The Flex 68SS is the widest size in the Flex range with a full-width All Flame configuration that still runs on a single burner, the XL1200, the largest single-burner unit in the range, with four configurations at one price: All Flame, log box left, log box right, or log boxes on both sides. From 86SS upward, All Flame chains two or three burners together instead.
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Design & Build:
- Zinc-sealed mild steel surround and toughened glass, built around a Grade 304 stainless XL1200 burner in All Flame form, delivering 15,290 BTU/h (16.1 MJ/h) from a 10-litre tank; log-box configurations step down to the XL900 (single box) or XL500 (both sides) burner as the flame width narrows to make room for log storage. The burner is available in Stainless Steel as standard, or a Black ceramic-coated finish for a flat, monochrome look, at a fixed premium.
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What it does well:
- All Flame runs 9 to 14 hours per fill and is rated for a 115m³ room. Even the most reduced configuration, log boxes on both sides, still runs on an 11,430 BTU/h burner, matching the 32SS's full-width output and comfortably ahead of the smaller 18SS.
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Trade-off worth knowing:
- At 1930mm and up to 97.1kg, it's a genuine feature wall rather than a drop-in upgrade, and every size above it in the range is wider and heavier still. If that scale is more than the room needs, the 50SS delivers most of the architectural presence in a noticeably lighter, narrower unit.
Flex 68SS questions, answered
Does the Flex 68SS need a chimney or flue?
No. It runs on bioethanol, which burns clean with no smoke, embers or soot, so there is nothing to vent. It frames into a wall or opening with zero clearance to combustibles - no masonry chimney, gas line or flue required.
Can the Flex 68SS be used both indoors and outdoors?
Yes, it is rated for both. Indoors it needs a room of at least 115m³.
How is the Flex 68SS installed?
It frames directly into a stud wall (wood or metal) or an existing hearth opening, with zero clearance to combustibles required around the frame. There is no gas line, flue or masonry work: once the opening is framed to size, the unit drops in and connects to nothing else. At 97.1kg (All Flame) it is a two to four-person lift into place depending on the model; check the exact figure on this page before planning your install.
What does the Flex 68SS actually cost to run for an evening?
A full 10 litre fill burns for 9-14 hours. We sell e-NRG bioethanol at £65 for a 20 litre carton, so a full fill is about £33 and a three-hour evening works out at roughly £7 to £11. There is no standing cost, since it only uses fuel while it is alight.
Which Flex size should I choose?
The 68SS is the widest size in the launch that still offers a full-width All Flame configuration on a single burner - the 78SS is wider but ships with log boxes fixed on both sides, with no All Flame option at all. The 68SS gives four configurations at one price: All Flame, log box left, log box right, or log boxes on both sides. If that scale is more than the room needs, the 50SS delivers most of the architectural presence in a noticeably lighter, narrower unit.
Which fuel does the Flex 68SS burn, and do you sell it?
It runs on e-NRG bioethanol, which we stock in 20 litre cartons. Bioethanol produces no smoke, embers or ash, so there is nothing to clean out after use.
Are there any accessories that fit the Flex 68SS?
Yes. Its XL1200 burner takes the XL Baffles and Black Glass Charcoal, sold separately.
Is the Flex 68SS certified for indoor use?
Yes. This model is certified to EN 16647, the UK and EU safety standard for indoor bioethanol fireplaces.
Who the Flex 68SS is for
It is a good fit if:
- You want one of the longest single-fill runtimes in the launch (9-14 hours, matched only by the two largest sizes) and the choice of four configurations at one price.
- You are building a genuine feature wall, not a drop-in upgrade, and can accommodate up to 97.1kg.
Consider something else if:
- That scale is more than the room needs: the Flex 50SS delivers most of the architectural presence in a noticeably lighter, narrower unit.
| Model | Burner | Pick it for | Opening width | Price | Weight |
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| Flex 18SS | AB3 | Narrowest, fits a tight wall recess or stairwell | 578mm | £1,495 to £1,795 | 25.7kg |
| Flex 32SS | XL500 | First step up to the XL burner family, nearly double the heat | 1010mm | £2,995 to £3,445 | 45.7kg |
| Flex 42SS | XL700 | Shares its burner with the wider 60SS, no log box required | 1265mm | £3,695 to £4,145 | 60kg |
| Flex 50SS | XL900 | First size offering an integrated log-storage configuration | 1470mm | £4,095 to £4,595 | 71.4kg (All Flame) |
| Flex 60SS | XL700 | Log box standard, no All Flame option at this size | 1725mm | £4,545 to £5,095 | 83.9kg |
| Flex 68SS (this one) | XL1200 | Largest single-burner size, four configurations at one price | 1930mm | £4,795 to £5,295 | 97.1kg (All Flame) |
| Flex 78SS | XL700 | Log boxes on both sides as standard, no All Flame at this size | 2186mm | £4,795 to £5,245 | 108kg |
| Flex 86SS | twin XL900 | First size to need twin burners for full-width All Flame | 2390mm | £6,995 to £7,995 | 122kg (All Flame) |
| Flex 104SS | twin XL1200 | Even a single log box still runs twin burners | 2850mm | £7,995 to £8,995 | 146kg (All Flame) |
| Flex 122SS | triple XL900 | First size to run three burners across All Flame | 3310mm | £9,995 to £11,495 | 172kg (All Flame) |
| Flex 140SS | triple XL900 | Every configuration carries at least one log box | 3770mm | £11,395 to £12,895 | 195kg (single log box) |
| Flex 158SS | triple XL1200 | Largest and widest in the launch, two configurations only | 4230mm | £12,395 to £13,895 | 222kg (All Flame) |
Prices are current at the time of writing; follow any link for that model's live price.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Category | Details |
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| Material | Mild Steel (Zinc Sealed, High-Temp Powder Coat) Surround, Toughened Glass; Grade 304 Stainless Steel Burner |
| Weight | 97.1kg (All Flame), 95.1kg (single log box), 93.9kg (log boxes both sides) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1930mm x 365mm x 807mm |
| Surround colour | Black |
| Burner finish | Stainless Steel (standard) or Black ceramic-coated (+£500) |
| Fuel | Bioethanol only (Indoor or Outdoor) |
| Thermal output | 15,290 BTU/h (16.1 MJ/h) |
| Burn time | 9-14 hours per fill |
| Fuel capacity | 10 litres |
| Minimum room size (indoor use) | 115m³ |
| Burner compliance | EN 16647 compliant burner (manufacturer-approved) |
| Configuration options | All Flame runs the full-width XL1200 burner (15,290 BTU/h, 10L, 9-14h, rated to 115m³). A single log box (left or right) steps down to the XL900 burner (15,000 BTU/h, 9L, 8-13h, 110m³); log boxes on both sides step down further to the XL500 burner (11,430 BTU/h, 5L, 10-13h, 80m³). All four configurations are the same price. |
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