The SF-OD55 from SimpliFire
The SimpliFire Forum 55" (SF-OD55) is an indoor/outdoor linear electric fireplace with a 55-3/4" W x 15-3/8" H view: UV-resistant driftwood logs over black embers and clear crystal media, four flame colors, and 13 ember-bed colors. It produces no heat, so it runs on a covered patio in any season, and its weather-resistant components and attached GFCI cord are built for the outdoors. from $2,579.
Choose it for a covered patio, porch, or three-season room where you want the look of a fire without the heat — built to shed weather and run on a GFCI circuit.
It is not a heater — the Forum makes no heat at all — and it is not waterproof: it must be installed in a framed, sealed wall with a drainage path, not left fully exposed to standing water.
Specifications
The SF-OD55 frames into a 18-1/2" H x 58-1/4" W x 9" D opening with zero clearance to combustibles on all sides. It draws just 36 W on a 120V GFCI circuit, and excess water drains through weep holes in the base — build a drain path, or add the optional drain pan.
How the SF-OD55 compares
The Forum comes in 43" (from $2,259) and 55". Same weatherproof build and no-heat flame — size it to your wall.
Features
- A 55-3/4" W x 15-3/8" H view with UV-resistant driftwood logs, black embers, and clear crystal media built for the outdoors
- Flame effect only, so it runs in spring, summer, or fall without adding heat to a covered patio
- Four flame colors and 13 ember-bed colors from push buttons or the included remote
- Weather-resistant components with a GFCI power cord; installs into a framed exterior wall with a built-in drainage path
- Built-in for a frameless look or recessed with the included self-trimming front
Answers to common questions
Can the Forum go outside?
Yes — it's designed for indoor/outdoor use with weather-resistant components and UV-resistant logs. It installs into a framed exterior wall or bump-out with sealed joints and a drainage path, and runs on a GFCI circuit. It sheds moderate water but isn't waterproof, so it shouldn't sit fully exposed.
Does it put out any heat?
No. The Forum is a flame-only appliance — 36 W, no heater — so it looks like a fire without warming a covered patio. That's by design for outdoor and three-season spaces.
How does it handle rain and drainage?
Excess water drains through weep holes in the base. The builder provides a path for that water to exit the structure; an optional drain pan (SF-OD**-DP) can be added for extra protection. All joints must be sealed during installation.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: The SF-OD55 Forum firebox with UV-resistant driftwood logs, black embers, clear crystal media, self-trimming front, GFCI power cord, and multi-function remote (2 AAA).
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: A GFCI-protected 120V circuit at the opening (plug the attached cord in, or hardwire); A framed exterior wall or bump-out with sealed joints and a drainage path per the manual.
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Optional: A matching drain pan and ShadowGlo birch or timber log sets are available — the Forum runs complete without them.
Does buying online affect my SimpliFire warranty?
No.
Simplifire Optional Drain Pan for SF-OD55
$199.001 × $199.00
