7kw Multi Fuel Stove
Depending on the size of your room and the amount of heat needed there is a broad range of 7kw multi fuel stove options. Certain models can be paired with a boiler for complete home heating solutions. This can reduce energy consumption.
This model is DEFRA certified, which means that it can be used to burn smokeless and wood fuels in zones of smoke control. It has a large viewing window and is covered by a five-year warranty.
1. Portway Rochester
The Rochester Multi Fuel stove is a modern day classic crafted using high-quality castings and the door features stunning curved designs. The Rochester comes with a choice of polished silver or plain-black finish for the cast-in trim. This stove is rated A. Rochester stove is suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas as recommended by DEFRA and has an output of maximum of 7kW. This stove is able to be fitted with optional Output Reducing bricks, which reduce its maximum heat output down to 5kW, which is ideal for larger rooms.
This Rochester Multi-Fuel Stove is packed with the most cutting-edge features that are designed to improve combustion and ensure control. With both air controls situated at the front of the appliance it is simple to adjust the burn rate of the fire to match the conditions of your room and fuel. The large viewing window displays vibrant flames on the wood or other smokeless materials, while a fully-active airwash system helps keep it free of any deposits. The Rochester can accept logs up to a maximum of 250mm (10") in length. It comes with an externally controlled riddling mechanism, making it ideal for burning wood and smokeless fuels.
The Rochester is SIA Eco Design 2022 Ready and is compatible with a variety of woods and smokeless fuels including anthracite. Eco-design stoves produce significantly less emissions than older appliances or open fires. They are also 3 times more efficient and less expensive to run than open flames. The Rochester comes with a five-year guarantee.
2. Ash
The Ecosy+ range is equipped with a Clean Burn Technology that ensures the highest heat and durability from your fuel. This feature is able to re-burn gasses and smoke generated by your logs and then sprays air onto the glass and your fire in order to keep it clean. The result is that you won't need to refill your stove frequently, making it one of the most cost effective multifuel stoves you can find.
Other features that make the Ash an excellent choice include an ash pan that is large and removable for easy maintenance, a multi fuel grates that lets you burn wood and smokeless coal together, and a tertiary air inlet to increase the efficiency of combustion. It is a DEFRA approved and Ecodesign-compliant stove, with clearSkies Level Five credentials. This means that it emits 90% less carbon dioxide than a traditional open fire, and 80% less than a stove that's not exempt from DEFRA.
The contemporary design with its clean, straight lines is suitable for any fireplace or home. It can be installed in a recessed firebox, or you could fit it into an existing chimney opening. Its clean lines make it a great option for a modern wall or area where you would like the stove to blend in with the design of your room.
To calculate the power consumption you require for your room, simply determine the volume in cubic metres and then divide by 14 for a well-insulated room 12 for a standard insulated room or 10 for poor insulation. Add another 20% for central heating and an additional 25 percent for hot water usage.
4. Chilli Penguin 4.7
The Welsh stove manufacturer Chilli Penguin have built a solid reputation for their small multi-fuel stoves that can be used for all kinds of tasks and have low flue requirements for draught. The company also makes stoves for yurts, houseboats and other small spaces. The company is dedicated to creating eco-friendly products and has worked hard to achieve high levels of environmental performance.
This model is an upgraded version of the Go Eco stove. It has a widescreen glass window that provides a large flame view as well as an airwash system that keeps the glass clean. The stove is DEFRA approved and meets the Ecodesign requirements to be classified as an 'Energy Saving Stove'. It also comes with level five ClearSkies credentials, achieving significantly lower emissions than traditional open fires (see the table below for the technology).
It's a top loading stove that has a spacious flat glass window that is perfect for boiling a kettle on. 8kw multi fuel stove means it can be used in a contemporary modern setting, but it's equally at home in a cozy, traditional room. The stove comes with one air knob that allows you to boost the air volume when fully open, and control it more precisely when closed.
It sparked up effortlessly and quickly began to throw warm air into the room even in the middle of a cold winter evening. It was a pleasure to light and it only took about 30 minutes to get the temperature up to a point where we felt comfortable in a lounge. The combustion process was safe and there was not any smoke. The stove is very simple to operate and the huge capacity of logs means it will easily heat a medium to larger size room.
5. Esse 700 Vista
This multi-fuel stove is the largest of ESSE's Vista range. It is ideal for larger fireplaces, or as an accent piece. It can be used to heat rooms with a power of up to 5kW. The body of steel is stylish and durable. It comes with a wide-screen view glass to showcase the flames. This model comes with an airwash that has been heated to assist in keeping the glass clean, and it can be upgraded to Autoblaze which allows it to light automatically by using an air jet.
The stove features an angled combustion system, as well as an adjustable riddling grate that provides a more effective burn. It can take a large amount of wood and is designed to be eco sustainable with its low emissions and energy efficiency of up to 80.3 per cent. It's also easy to maintain using simple controls and a convenient shaker grates.
This ESSE wood burning stove has been constructed with a traditional English cottage charm and a large glass view of the flames. It can be used as a front-flue or a back-flue wood burning stove. To ensure airtight homes it can be fitted with an External Air Intake Kit. This add-on creates a airtight flue system that enables the stove to draw in outdoor air to reach its maximum efficiency.
This British-made stove is among the top of its kind and offers a fantastic flame pattern and excellent heating performance. It can be used with logs, pellets and solid fuel and can be operated using the remote control. It's a DEFRA approved stove and comes in a black or enamel finish.