£599.00 (including VAT)
During the winter of 2018/19 Stovefitter's went in search of a modern, large screen, Ecodesign stove that we could retail between £599 and £799. We tested numerous models and it was the Firewire range that you now see that came out on top. The Firewire is a wood-only stove with a large viewing window and simple yet effective single control.
When we tested the Firewire we were particularly impressed by how clear and clean the glass remained - like new after five full working-days of heating our office in North Wales. A cleaner glass during testing we have yet to find even amongst £1000+ models.
Firewire is only available from Stovefitter's - a range of high-quality products at a very reasonable price point.
Following our five weeks of testing (five days a week, eight hours per day) we are confident in our verdict: there is no finer stove at this price point on the market today. Arran (Stovefitter's Sales Manager) has just installed the Firewire in his new house in North Wales (he has been without fire for a while so is super excited). Due to this Arran is your man for a detailed analysis!
Note that the Firewire stoves require 40cm of hearth in front of the stove (big glass and high heat output).
The Fire wire Curve is also available. The Curve has a curved door (hence the name) and can be found here
Priced a little higher (£100) for the curved door (glass not curved, just door).
This stove is certified as Ecodesign compliant (has passed the new and stringent 2022 regulations).
This stove can burn wood in a Smoke Control Area (most towns and cities are Smoke Control Areas).
There are a few stoves on the market worth buying at this price point and the Firewire is certainly fighting it out at the top of the list. An excellent stove.
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One control automatically adjusts output and airwash (airwash keeps glass clean). Very user-friendly (and therefore perfect for holiday homes.).
Control slides in and out.
Wood only.
Nominal 5kW.
Max.
400: 6.17kW
450: 6.95kW
500: 7.71kW.
This stove will run happily at 2-7.71kW depending on model and fuel load.
This stove can burn wood without any modification. No multifuel kit available.
What size stove to choose? Advice here
This stove meets and exceeds the new 2022 Ecodesign regulations.
This stove is approved by DEFRA to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area.
85%
Don't overthink efficiency. 75%-85% is fine.
Stoves with 90%+ efficiency may not work so well on shorter chimneys.
Height
400: 530mm
450: 494mm
500: 590mm
Height with log store: no log store available this model
Width
400: 410mm
450: 446mm
500: 490mm
Depth
400: 332mm
450: 353mm
500: 353mm
Front of pipe to rear of stove
All models: 185mm
Which fitting pack for my liner? Advice here
Viewing area (from outside stove looking in) width x height.
400: 30cm x 34cm
450: 34cm x 30cm
500: 38cm x 38cm
5" (125mm) collar top or rear
Can be installed with a 5" or 6" chimney liner.
No, this stove cannot be fitted with an external air kit. Usually this option is not relevant unless an air vent is required and the property owners are aiming for an airtight space.
Steel stove (5-year body guarantee) with cast-iron door.
What to buy steel or cast-iron? Do not overthink. Steel heats fast. Cast-iron takes a little longer but retains heat longer as fire dies.
Note that 400mm of hearth is required in front of the glass of this stove (as opposed to the usual 225mm as stated in Building regs)
This stove can, if sited outside of a fireplace recess, be sited on a 12mm thick hearth.
If in a fireplace recess, a full 125mm thickness constructional hearth is required. This will usually be in place as part of the recess design.
400 Model Distance to combustibles SIDE: 400mm
400 Model Distance to combustibles REAR: 250mm
450 Model Distance to combustibles SIDE: 400mm
450 Model Distance to combustibles REAR: 300mm
500 Model Distance to combustibles SIDE: 400mm
500 Model Distance to combustibles REAR: 250mm
To non-combustibles there are no hard rules but, around the stove, a 50mm minimum air gap is recommended to brick/stone. This to be increased to 100mm for rendered or boarded surfaces. Prior to purchasing any stove download the installation manual to check that manufacturers do not have any additional requirements.
There are a few stoves on the market worth buying at this price point and the Firewire is certainly fighting it out at the top of the list. An excellent stove.
The others worth looking at under £700? Flavel Arundel, Hamlet 5 SC, Peanut 5, Saltfire ST-X5.
400 Model
width: 320mm
depth: 220mm
useable height: 250mm
Capacity: 17,600cm3
Max. output: 6.17kW
450 Model
width: 360mm
depth: 220mm
useable height: 250mm
Capacity: 19,800cm3
Max. output: 6.95kW
500 Model
width: 400mm
depth: 220mm
useable height: 250mm
Capacity: 22,000cm3
Max. output: 7.71kW
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