This weeks feature stove is the hugely popular Salamander Hobbit. This British built cast iron stove is small and compact, ideal for the boating and caravan community. However, the Salamander Hobbit’s cute and compact traditional looks have also won it a place in many homes. The Hobbit is compact in size with a nominal heat…
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Few people can resist the charm and appeal of a wood burning stove. Who doesn’t like the idea of snuggling up on a cold winter night with a hot chocolate and a DVD? But what if you don’t have a chimney? Can you still have your dream stove? In today’s post, we look at twin…
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No stove spotlight series would be complete without an entry from the hugely popular Burley range. The Burley Hollywell, model 9005, is a 5kW nominal stove that is flanked by the more powerful 8kW Burley Brampton (9108) and the less powerful 4kW Burley Debdale (9104). All three stoves share a similar family appearance and Burley’s…
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Modern and efficient wood burning stoves are a relatively new trend. However, the act of burning wood for heat dates back hundreds of thousands of years. Most of us have lived in or spent time at a home with an open fire where the attitude is often if it burns it goes on. Chucking all…
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Most people accept that there is an order in which to do certain things. So, what about choosing a wood burning stove? When in the ‘stove shopping’ process should you fall in love with a particular make and model? The Common Mistake When Choosing a Wood Burning Stove Choosing a wood burning stove prior to a…
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Under the spotlight today we have the hugely popular Stovax View 5. Available as a wood only or multi-fuel stove in standard, mid-line and tall configurations there is a View 5 to suit any home. If an alternative nominal output is required, the View 3 (3kW) and View 8 (8kW) variants have the bases covered.…
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Do I need to line my chimney? This is a very popular question and the technical answer is usually, no. However, we highly recommend that you do line your chimney for the following reasons: Carbon Monoxide Kills Carbon Monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer. A colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas,…
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This workhorse of a stove is popular with homeowners seeking a more traditional looking stove. The Stovax Stockton 5 has a classic stove form factor and is available with a range of options including, multi-fuel configuration, low, mid and high-line legs, different colours, and a canopy in place of the flat top. Approved for a 12mm…
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A wood burning stove is no different to any other home appliance or equipment you buy in that it takes a little time to learn how to get the best from your purchase. No two stove installations are the same so there may be some trial and error in the first few days to understand what works…
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Under the spotlight today we have the stunning contemporary Nordpeis Bergen 5kW Stove. This model is one of our most popular stoves and features a large glass screen offering excellent views of the firebox and flames. All the features would expect at this price level are represented including, DEFRA Exemption for Smoke Control Areas, a…
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