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Dimplex Revillusion 42" Built-In Electric Firebox, Neutral Brick - REV42-NB
Dimplex Revillusion 42" Built-In Electric Firebox, Neutral Brick
The Dimplex Revillusion 42" Built-In Electric Firebox, Neutral Brick (model REV42-NB, Dimplex order number 500005139) is the largest firebox in the Revillusion range. It uses the patented Revillusion® flame effect and a translucent panel to make the flames appear to rise from the logs themselves rather than from behind them, and at this size the effect has room to read properly across the whole opening.
The Revillusion accepts three supply voltages — 120 V, 208 V or 240 V — so the same firebox can be specified for a house or a commercial fit-out and its heat output sized to the room.
Key Features
- Revillusion® Patented Flame Technology — flames appear to rise from the logs rather than from behind them, which is what separates this from a conventional electric firebox.
- Handcrafted Realogs® with LED Illumination — logs cast from real wood, with integrated LEDs producing a warm pulsating glow.
- Enhanced Ember Bed — tumbled glass and black gravel lit from within for depth and movement.
- Neutral Brick Interior — a classic brick backer that reads as a traditional masonry firebox.
- Three Supply Voltages — 120 V, 208 V or 240 V, from 4,436 to 8,786 BTU/h.
- Flame-Only Operation — run the flame effect at just 40 W with the heater off, for ambiance year-round.
- Four Backer Finishes — Neutral Brick, Weathered Concrete, Herringbone and Black.
Will It Fit? Rough Opening
Frame to these dimensions. Dimplex is specific that the finished surround must be cut to the framing width and height precisely:
| Framing width | 42 5/8" (1,083 mm) |
| Framing height | 30 5/8" (778 mm) |
| Framing depth | 12 1/2" (318 mm) |
| Appliance dimensions (W x H x D) | 43 1/4" x 31" x 12 1/8" (109.8 x 78.8 x 30.7 cm) |
| Weight | 89.1 lb (40.5 kg) — 113.9 lb (51.8 kg) packaged |
At 89 lb this is a two-person lift into the opening — worth knowing before the delivery arrives.
The front of the firebox must not be recessed behind the finished wall. Setting it back blocks the airflow out of the heater. The flange sits proud of the framed opening by design.
Electrical Requirements
This is the decision to make with your electrician before the wall closes. The firebox is the same in all three cases; only the supply and the heat output change.
| Supply | Output | Current draw |
| 120 V 60 Hz (3-wire) | 1,300 W — 4,436 BTU/h | 10.8 A |
| 208 V 60 Hz (4-wire) | 1,975 W — 6,739 BTU/h | 9.5 A |
| 240 V 60 Hz (4-wire) | 2,575 W — 8,786 BTU/h | 10.7 A |
| Flame effect only, heater off | 40 W |
| Circuit | Dedicated, properly fused 15 A circuit, rated for the voltage used |
| Connection | Hardwired, or the supplied 72" power cord kit |
Going to 240 V nearly doubles the heat for the same firebox — worth knowing if this is meant to be a real heat source rather than an effect.
Clearances
| Insulation and vapour barrier, minimum distance from the firebox | 2" (5.1 cm) |
| Combustible materials in front (furniture, bedding, curtains, papers) | 3 ft (0.9 m) minimum |
The firebox must never be in direct contact with building insulation or a vapour barrier — that is the clearance that matters most on this model, and it is easy to miss when a framer is insulating around a firebox in an exterior wall.
This is an indoor appliance. Dimplex's guide states it is not to be used outdoors. In a bathroom it must be on a GFCI-protected circuit and sited where it cannot fall into a tub or basin.
Specifications
| Model | REV42-NB |
| Dimplex order number | 500005139 |
| Series | Dimplex Revillusion® |
| Size | 42" |
| Backer finish | Neutral Brick |
| Fuel | Electric — no venting, gas line or chimney required |
| Installation type | Built-in firebox, framed opening; zero-clearance design |
| Location | Indoor only |
| Flame effect | Revillusion®, with adjustable flame speed and brightness |
| Media | Handcrafted Realogs® over an illuminated ember bed of tumbled glass and black gravel |
| Heat source | Sheath element, front vent |
| Timer | Yes |
| Controls | On-appliance controls and remote |
| Remote battery | CR2032 3 V lithium |
| Lamp type | LED |
| Warranty | 2 years limited — in-home service in year one, parts only in year two |
Documents & Downloads
- Installation and User's Guide (R02) — REV30 / REV36 / REV36P / REV42
- Technical Specifications — REV42
- Dimplex 2026 Electric Fireplace Collection
Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Dimplex warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of first purchase. In-home warranty service is included for the first year; the second year is a replacement-of-parts warranty without in-home service. Proof of purchase is required.