
Opti-Myst: This technology, found in the Dimplex 28-Inch Opti-Myst Electric Fireplace Insert/Log Set, utilizes lighting projections that reflect off of real water vapor – there is not reflective back or surface.This technology makes use of a reflective, mirrored rear surface for the flame projections. Like the Multi-Fire XD technology, Prism also offers various ambient light settings to create a truly unique visual display. These flames appear very realistic with true flame colorings with a mesmerizing pattern. Prism: The prism flame technology is exclusively offered in Wall Mounted/Built-In linear units, such as the Dimplex Prism 50-Inch Electric Fireplace.
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This technology makes use of full mirrored rear surface to give the illusion of more depth. Dimplex 25-In Multi-Fire XD Electric Fireplace Insert units with this technology also feature ambient mood lighting to help enhance the flame as well as create more artful displays. It features an even more realistic flame effect with truer flame colors and a more "flickering" flame appearance. Multi-Fire XD: The Multi-Fire XD flame effect is an upgraded version of the Multi-Fire.This technology again makes use of reflective, mirror surfaces.
Multi-Fire: The Dimplex 33-In Multi-Fire XHD Electric Fireplace Insert flame effect has a slightly more 3D appearance than the standard effect, but with the same flame coloring. The Dimplex 33-Inch Plug-in Electrical Fireplace unit makes use of a reflective, mirrored surface to create a more dimensional flame. The flames appear slightly more yellow & white with a slight orange tint. Standard: The standard Dimplex flame effect has a nice flame appearance. As for the most realistic? We'll let you decide. The following breakdown is designed to help educate you about the various flame technologies, the level of authenticity of the effect and the manufacturers that are the highest performers. Now you will find various types of technologies employed from reflective glass surfaces, to various projection mechanisms, multi colored LED lighting and even water vapor to create life-like and mesmerizing flame effects. The technologies behind these effects have dramatically improved over the past several years to the point that some people have difficulties distinguishing them from a real wood or gas fire. When making the switch to an electric fireplace, one of the biggest concerns for many buyers is an authentic and realistic looking flame effect.