Dimplex Gosford Optimyst Stove, Black
Opti-myst stove
Traditional style stove with realistic Opti-myst flame and smoke effect.
- Realistic Opti-myst flame and smoke effect
- 2kW fan heater with choice of two heat settings
- Thermostat & Remote
- Opening door for added authenticity
- Flame effect can be used independently of heat
- Matt black finish
| Controls | Inside the doors, under a flap |
|---|---|
| Heat Output (kW) | 2 |
| Heat Selection | Off / 1.0kW / 2.0kW |
| Insulation | Plug in and go |
| Location of Heat Output | Grill at the base |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 1 |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Weight: | 17 kg |
| Size: | H 70cm x W 48cm x D 37cm |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 48 x 62 cm; 17 Kilograms |
| Model: | GOSFORD Optimyst |
| Part: | GOS20 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | GDC Group Ltd |
| Colour: | Black |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | H 70cm x W 48cm x D 37cm |
Great fire looks really good and appeared like a real one!
This is a nice looking fire and the opti-mist effect is brilliant, as other reviewers have mentioned the build quality could be better and it drinks water like a fish.
Overall I’m pleased with the fire, although it’s not cheap.
Looks just like the real thing and makes the room cosy with just the light effect which is why we bought it, Heater noisy and ok to add heat quickly to the room and thermostat effective. Remote not working at a distance,need to be close to fire.
Looks great fire – flame effect is really good- easy to operate- can hear fan but not intrusive – remote control receiver is in the wrong place behind part of the door so you need to manoeuvre round it but overall love i
The fire in its heating ability and control of room temperature perfect no complaints. The remote is okay but if there is any noise in the living room i.e. tv sound it is hard to tell if you have 1 kw or 2kw set on the fire when using the remote. Suggest the audible bleep could be a bit louder or add an LED indicator flashing so you can see what setting you have done from a distance. Also I now know that adding a 1 litre of water to the tank almost ever day when in use on cold winter evenings you end up with excessive condensation around your home you never had before. its just like having a pan of boiling water on a stove without the cooker hood extractor switched on. I am presently working on being able to have the log lights on without the use of the water mist to kid the system everything is okay to put the lights on.
*With the heat on, the fan noise is pretty noticeable – not ideal when watching TV but it’s not ‘too’ bad – just need to turn the TV volume up more than usual.
*For a (rrp) 500+ fire, there’s more plastic involved than I’d have liked. The main case is metal and decent quality, but the door is plastic and feels cheap (although ‘looks’ decent) and the remote plastic has that really lightweight made in china feel to it.
*The remote only works at very precise angles, so can’t use it from our sitting positions, have to get up and walk over to be in front of fire, another minor niggle.
Like I say, none of those are big problems, just for the price of the fire I’d have preferred a bit higher quality material were used in those areas.
The positives far outweigh those niggles anyway, the flame effect is brilliant and it already fooled my mother in law who asked if it was a real fire when she saw it running.
Recommended.
This is the best flame effect I have ever seen and it fits perfectly into my fire place and looks amazing, There is nothing to dislike about this fire,It’s was the lowest price and was in stock so from ordering to up and running 3 days (brilliant) BA
Happy with purchase. Good quality, good heat and easy to maintain.
I love this fire,it looks like a proper log fire, the smoke effect looks real
My pooches lay in front of it as soon as I put it on, it looks amazing
The only thing is it’s abit noisy if you’re watching tv then you’ll need to turn it up
The fire itself is excellent with the Opti-Myst feature being exceptional, providing a fine focal point and plenty of heat. The half-heat setting has proved to be very adequate for these milder days. I am awaiting the arrival of really cold N.E winds to really test the fire. The room has large picture windows facing N.E. and was a severe test for a gas fire as most of the warmth that provided, went straight up the flue.
It looks so real yet without the mess and so easy to operate.
This is the best electric fire ever. I cannot believe how realistic the flames are
Beautiful effect. People cant believe its not a fire at night. During the day you can see the fan heater underneath. Not the best heater but i use it for the effect in a centrally geated home so just want the cosy effect which is worth 5 stars on its ow
Looks real!!!!!Easy to assemble and use.You need to be around 6 to 8ft or closer to the stove fer the remote to work. .Very good focal point in lounge.
Long story short. He loves it. He does have to fill it with water every other day but despite his advanced years does it without difficulty. He gets a great kick out of been able to start it with a very simple and big button remote control and enjoys both the very real looking flame and the heat. He has it on all the time during the winter when he watches tv and gets great pleasure out of the visual look of the unit.
It is a multiple of the cost of other fires but my experience of other fires which say have revolving plates is that they are very unrealistic and this unit is far more real.
Love this fire, so realistic! Arrived damaged on delivery but seller replaced spare part very quickly. Excellent customer service!! Very pleased!
Excellent fire, looks amazing, the log effect is as close to the real thing as possible without all the hassle of cleaning up ash and having expensive flue liners installed. If all you want is the visual aspect of a log burning stove then this is the fire for you.
HAD THIS FIRE A WHILE NOW AND LOVE IT. WORK WELL, LOOKS AMAZING.
Used the dimple as a substitute for an old leaky gas fire.
The remote is awkward to use as the sensor on the fire can be hidden by the fretwork on the door. Just a matter of finding the right spot to trigger the remote. Though it means arm can end up in a strange position.
I am so happy with this fire. I have it for sometime now. Delivery was perfect. Nothing was missing. My Niece put it together for me so no problems there. The flame is so realistic. I light Westwick candle next to it so it sounds like the fire is crackling with the wood. Highly recommend to buy.
This Fire has a very authentic look the smoke effect is realistic and very reliable the remote control works grea
Excellent, innovative product. Great for rooms without means of accommodating a real fire.
Great product, looks very realistic when on. Heat is ok not powerful but didn’t buy it for that. Makes the room look very cosy. Easy to use and fill up. Very happy with my purchase.
The fire looks realistic and easy to use but found the blower a little noisy for a small room.
LOVE this fire!!! It has made our house a home and refilling water is no trouble at all!
Great fire for display or use,only problem being having to keep topping up with water,after continuos use.
Love it, so realistic, a bit thirsty, and fiddly for cleaning. But, so much easier than the real thing, no mess. I only use it for the flames, have tried the heater it’s quite a powerful, but can’t say what it’s like running continually. I would definitely recommend this stove.
Really good product was very easy to use. And didn’t take that long to come and also to be able to be using it. Only thing we weren’t happy about was that when it had came all the logs for inside were smashed so had to send for some a new one.
It make a bit of noise when the heater is on but not so much. And at first it smelled like plastic but after two days of use not so much.
Check the video to see how it looks in my living room
The instructions says to use filtered water only, also to clean the internals every two weeks which as others have commented is bit of a faff. I live in a hard water area so I have decided to use a mixture of filtered with distilled water to keep the solution as “soft” possible. For reasons I am not aware apparently pure distilled water should not be used? So anyway, I am very pleased with this stove. It looks great, it has the most convincing realistic flame effect I have ever seen and the 1 or 2 Kw electric fan heating it provides whilst won’t be used very often (we have gas fired central heating) it will come in handy on those few very cold winter days we get. I forgot to mention the remote control which simple to use, smart and effective. One button controls the heating, one the flame effect and between them is a third button that switches the stove in stand by mode.
In my opinion the Opti-Myst range whilst they are expensive are well worth the money . If you seek a simpler option with less faff and maintenance then you might want to look at the less expensive Opti-Flame models. Either way you will be pleased I am sure. Dimplex Opti-Myst Stove, Black
EDIT: I have owned my Opti Myst fire for almost one year and everything is still working perfectly indeed nothing has failed. I read a number of negative reviews here complaining about poor longevity of components; replacing the water tank, bulbs, or the transducer on a regular basis. I surmise this is the result of poor maintenance and/or not reading the instructions. You do need to take care of this fire and that can be a faff at times but it’s the price we pay for the realistic flame effect. So, don’t over tighten the water tank cap. Always use filtered water. Do clean the components every two weeks and never leave the transducer in standing water for an extended period. If the fire will not be used for a while, then drain down the water and leave the transducer dry. There was another negative review commenting that LED bulbs are not fitted. Whilst LED bulbs would indeed use less electricity, It is my understanding that the heat from the Halogen bulbs is required for the flame effect. If you don’t want all the maintenance, then consider the cheaper alternatives. Some look very good but none compare with the realism of the Optimyst fires.
Excellent fire. Heat output is fine but we purchased it for flame effect anyway, which is extremely realistic.. Remote has to be quite close to get it to work. The whole lot nearly went back as ‘not working correctly’ as I was originally convinced the remote only switched it off. Controls are not as intuitive as you might like. Condensation can be controlled by switching down flame effect but, all in all, I think we will get pleasure from this fire for many years to come!.
Excellent fire. Heat output is fine but we purchased it for flame effect anyway, which is extremely realistic.. Remote has to be quite close to get it to work. The whole lot nearly went back as ‘not working correctly’ as I was originally convinced the remote only switched it off. Controls are not as intuitive as you might like. Condensation can be controlled by switching down flame effect but, all in all, I think we will get pleasure from this fire for many years to come!.
If you run it all day it will drink its water reservoir in one day. Though very easy to top up.
Better than I expected. Visitors double take when they see it. The most realistic fire I’ve seen. A bit pricey, hope it lasts for a good few years. Overall very happy
First arrived broken but very quickly replaced and love it in our conservatory.
Not sure how expensive it is yet on the electric
Whilst we’ve only used this once due to holiday period, I have to say that it looks really authentic and sits lovely in the room. Easy to install and hopefully bulbs will have a good shelf life as I have to say they are very expensive.
This fire is so realistic it’s unbelievable, if I didn’t know it was electric I’d believe it was a real wood burner. We love it.
Very happy with the stove .
I would recommend it to anyone.
Even the flame effect has a gentle trickle of water sound which could be interpreted as a fire crackle.
A great product which could have been even better.
Early days on realibilty
Will report back.
Slight issue with condensation on the inside of the door but I just leave it open a little! Absolutely fabulous otherwise, I love sitting in front of it all evening!! Very realistic for an electric fire!!
Minor damage to “log fire” effect. Must have been done during packing. Log broken off. Stuck back on. No damage can been seen with fire on or off.
Really pleased with this, followed the advice not to have flames at highest setting… it looks surprisingly realistic
We have the flames on the lower setting and this avoids the condensation on the window. Great produc
Looks good bit of a pain putting it all together but worth i
It did the trick. Lacks sound and smell….but…it looks good, simple to maintain and …works for me. And thats what counts.
Easy to set up although take care to put the log tray on with the slit opening towards the back of the fire or the smoke cannot work. I found this out by experience.
Yes you can hear the fan heater when it’s on but it’s quite low and voices, music, tv, traffic etc will make it less than in a silent room.
Remote control a nice wee extra but manual controls very easy to operate.
I bought the Dimplex slate hearth pad and think the two go really well together.
Easy to set up although take care to put the log tray on with the slit opening towards the back of the fire or the smoke cannot work. I found this out by experience.
Yes you can hear the fan heater when it’s on but it’s quite low and voices, music, tv, traffic etc will make it less than in a silent room.
Remote control a nice wee extra but manual controls very easy to operate.
I bought the Dimplex slate hearth pad and think the two go really well together.
Gorgeous fire best I’ve had yet looks so real and doesn’t make a noise like some I’ve had in the pas
Great product would definitely recommend, in fact I already have! Thank you
Instead, we sent for this Dimplex stove.
The stove is quite heavy – as a log burner should be – and was easily assembled.
When the reservoir has been filled and the stove turned on, the effect is very realistic. Visitors are mesmerised by the flames as they would have been with a real stove.
The advantage of the Dimplex stove is that, besides filling the reservoir with filtered water, it has no requirement for maintenance. It can also be turned on, and off, in an instant using the remote control.
The stove itself is really excellent, but it does lack credibility in two areas: it needs a hearth, and it needs a chimney.
Both are available from Dimplex and they are absolutely worth the money.
Even the family dog gets fooled – and there’s no chance of her burning her nose on the glass.
Instead, we sent for this Dimplex stove.
The stove is quite heavy – as a log burner should be – and was easily assembled.
When the reservoir has been filled and the stove turned on, the effect is very realistic. Visitors are mesmerised by the flames as they would have been with a real stove.
The advantage of the Dimplex stove is that, besides filling the reservoir with filtered water, it has no requirement for maintenance. It can also be turned on, and off, in an instant using the remote control.
The stove itself is really excellent, but it does lack credibility in two areas: it needs a hearth, and it needs a chimney.
Both are available from Dimplex and they are absolutely worth the money.
Even the family dog gets fooled – and there’s no chance of her burning her nose on the glass.
Only had it a few days so can’t tell you the long term functionality but another customer in the store said he had one and he had to replace parts but that’s because he didn’t clean the water tank. Instructions say to clean out every 2 weeks and in his case it was accurate. It lasted 2 years but the limescale build up clogged systems up. But I believe Dimplex were good about replacing it.
Anyway – we love this. Definitely worth the money and so easy to set up!
This fire exceeded expectations. It really is realistic and very quiet when the heat is switched on. Easy to operate and maintain I would definitely recommend it.
Yes I am pleased with my stove,tho I feel it was rather overpriced. Clever tho how it works.
Value for money with quality product,would do business again!
I love this fire,, it looks so good,and is very rialistic and as far as we can see there is no cosmetic damage,(as it was bought at a reduced price), so very happy with the value and the price we paid.
Very pleased, looks quite natural. Would recommend as an alternative if a real stove is not possible.
Ordered this stove from France as not available here. First stove didn’t arrive, I contacted Amazon after the date that it should have been delivered and they immediately sent out a replacement which arrived within four days – thanks Amazon.
Stove not yet in situe but tried it out to make sure it works. Found the bulbs a bit difficult to insert but otherwise the assembly was OK.
Flame effect is as expected, we would prefer it if we could use the fan heater independently of the flame effect, but the fire will make a cleaner replacement for a log insert. Did notice a slight noise with the fan, and a dripping sound, but still quieter than the turbo fans on existing fire.
Seen various complaints on reviews regarding condensation, we have had no issues although we keep the flame on the lowest level as it looks more realistic on that setting.
Also seen complaints regarding the routine cleaning, again this has been no problem and takes a couple of minutes every couple of weeks. This is an expensive fire but is a fantastic focal point in any living room and is worth every penny, I haven’t even mentioned the thermostat controlled heater element of this fire, very warm and quickly heats up our living room although we usually only use the flame effect.
Brilliant fooled everyone thought it was a real wood burning stove!!