{"product_id":"dimplex-optimyst-e-matrix-35-electric-firebox-fef3226l1","title":"Dimplex Optimyst e-MatriX 35\" Electric Firebox, Front-Facing - FEF3226L1","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimplex Optimyst e-MatriX 35\" Electric Firebox, Front-Facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDimplex Optimyst e-MatriX\u003c\/strong\u003e (model \u003cstrong\u003eFEF3226L1\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dimplex order number \u003cstrong\u003eX-FEF3226L1\u003c\/strong\u003e) is the most convincing electric fire Dimplex builds, and it works on a completely different principle from the rest of the range. Ultrasonic transducers atomise water into an ultra-fine mist; LEDs light that mist from below. What rises off the log set is real three-dimensional vapour that rolls and curls the way smoke does, because it is behaving like smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003efront-facing, single-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration — the one for a conventional chimney breast or a flat feature wall. The same firebox is available as a two-sided \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimplex-optimyst-e-matrix-37-electric-firebox-fef3226l2l\"\u003eleft-facing\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimplex-optimyst-e-matrix-37-electric-firebox-fef3226l2r\"\u003eright-facing\u003c\/a\u003e unit for a corner, and as a three-sided \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dimplex-optimyst-e-matrix-39-electric-firebox-fef3226l3\"\u003ebay\u003c\/a\u003e for a peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b3261e;\"\u003eRead This First: It Is a Fire, Not a Heater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe e-MatriX draws \u003cstrong\u003e270 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the same as three old light bulbs. Dimplex's technical sheet records the heat output as \u003cstrong\u003enone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the owner's guide puts it this way: \u003cem\u003e\"The heat output is minimal and should not be considered a source of supplemental heat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not a shortcoming, it is the design. The flame is cool water vapour, so the glass is cool, there is nothing to burn and nothing to vent. But if you are buying a fireplace to warm a room, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is the wrong product\u003c\/strong\u003e and we would rather tell you now than after it is built into your wall. Talk to us about the Ignite or BF lines instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you buy the e-MatriX for is the fire itself, in a room that is already warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit? Rough Opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFramed opening width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36\" (91.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFramed opening height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 1\/8\" (96.8 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFramed opening depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21\" (53.3 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFirebox width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35\" (89.1 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFirebox height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37\" to 37 3\/4\" (94.0 to 96.0 cm), adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFirebox depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 1\/4\" to 22 1\/4\" (51.4 to 56.4 cm), adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease call us before you frame this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are being straight with you: Dimplex has three current documents for the e-MatriX and they do not agree on the rough opening. The figures above come from the technical specification sheet, and they are the only set that is geometrically possible — the owner's guide prints a rough opening \u003cem\u003enarrower than the firebox itself\u003c\/em\u003e, which cannot be right, and the 2026 price list gives overall widths for the multi-sided models that do not reconcile with either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a built-in at this price, in a wall that has to be opened up, we are not willing to let you cut to a number we cannot stand behind. Ring us with your drawings and we will get the opening confirmed with Dimplex in writing before anyone picks up a saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Supply: This Fireplace Has to Be Plumbed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flame is made of water, so the unit needs a permanent supply. Unlike the Opti-Myst Linear range there is no refillable-tank option here — the e-MatriX is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ea direct connection to the mains\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" water line, or 3\/4\" female\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eWater pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 to 110 psi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eWater quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal tap water. In hard-water areas use softened or filtered water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the plumber in at the same time as the electrician. Running a water line to a wall you have already closed up is an expensive afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFresh Air Inlet: Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure has to breathe, and the opening goes \u003cstrong\u003ebelow\u003c\/strong\u003e the fireplace so air reaches the underside of the unit. Here too Dimplex's documents disagree, so we will give you both figures and a recommendation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003eOwner's guide and sell sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum 40 in² (258 cm²)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003eTechnical specification sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 in² (516 cm²) required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003eWhat we would build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 in² — it satisfies both\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilation is the one requirement where over-delivering costs nothing and under-delivering voids the warranty. Build to the larger number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120 V, 60 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.25 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eHeat output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone usable — see above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2.25 A this is the lightest electrical load of any fireplace we sell, and it does not need a dedicated high-current circuit the way a 1,500 W electric fire does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an indoor appliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The owner's guide states \"Do not use outdoors.\" The water system rules out anywhere that can freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEF3226L1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimplex order number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-FEF3226L1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimplex Optimyst® e-MatriX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-facing, single-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimyst® water vapour with LED illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone — the glass is cool to the touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric and water — no venting, gas line or chimney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in, recessed; requires a plumbed water supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 1.5 V AA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 years limited on electrical components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/optimyst-ematrix-FEF3226L1-technical-specifications-en.pdf?v=1789384623\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Specifications — FEF3226L1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/optimyst-ematrix-owners-manual-en-fr-sp.pdf?v=1789384625\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Manual (7216170100R01, English \/ French \/ Spanish) — all four e-MatriX models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/optimyst-ematrix-service-manual-en.pdf?v=1789384624\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eService Manual — Optimyst e-MatriX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/optimyst-ematrix-sell-sheet-en.pdf?v=1789384624\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSell Sheet (SE-696-R00, February 2024) — all four configurations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/Dimplex-2026-Flame-Catalog-en.pdf?v=1784907823\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDimplex 2026 Electric Fireplace Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY\u003c\/strong\u003e on electrical components, from the date of first purchase. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/Dimplex_2_year_warranty.pdf?v=1695690975\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Dimplex warranty document\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more disagreement to flag, because you will see it yourself: the owner's guide packed with the unit refers to a \u003cstrong\u003efive year\u003c\/strong\u003e limited warranty, while the technical specification sheet and the sell sheet both say \u003cstrong\u003etwo years\u003c\/strong\u003e on electrical components. We have published the shorter term because two of the three current documents give it. If the longer term matters to your decision, call us and we will get it confirmed by Dimplex in writing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimplex excludes Hawaii, Alaska, Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories from warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dimplex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55593596813603,"sku":"FEF3226L1","price":7034.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/35_fef3226l1-front-2-IDAywLiB.jpg?v=1789384827","url":"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/dimplex-optimyst-e-matrix-35-electric-firebox-fef3226l1","provider":"Dreamwood Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}