£699.00 (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!
The standard Firewire is also available and can be found here
Priced a little less as has a flat 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.
After a stove or brand but not seen it on our site? We have a lot more than what is on the website - give us a call :-)
This stove can burn wood without any modification. No multifuel kit available.
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS AT FOOT OF PAGE
We were originally looking at a far more expensive stove until the fitter pointed us towards Stove Fitters Warehouse. What a great stove the FireWire is. It would look good in any setting, modern or traditional. It is so quick and easy to light and is warming the room in minutes. It is efficient and economical and heats through the house far more than our old stove. With the large window it feels as cosy as an open fire but without all the dust. We would recommend it unreservedly.
Order no 10448
We have just installed the firewire curve 400 wood burner. Really pleased with the stove and it looks great. As a first time owner of a wood burner I've been impressed by how easy it's been to light and control the heat using a single control. I would definitely recommend this wood burner to anyone who is looking for a great looking, simple to use wood burner!
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.
Distance to combustibles SIDE: 250mm (300mm for the 450 model)
Distance to combustibles REAR: 400mm
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.
Distances & heat shield advice
Technical info pages and manual (distance to combustible materials and non-combustible materials on page 84/85 of Installation manual).
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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Boarded surface: Fireproof board (usually 10-20mm thick) for lining fireplace recesses or sealing off bottom of chimney. Available builder's merchants or specialist stove stores. Example is Hardiebacker see here: http://www.stovefittersmanual.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/hardiebacker-multifuel-leaflet.pdf
Lining a fireplace: https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/lining-a-fireplace
Capacity: A Stovefitter's figure, in cm2, as to the useable inside area of the stove with regard to fuel load.
Chimney liner: A stainless steel tube, slides down a brick/stone chimney to provide a smooth and safe route for smoke.
https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/products/duraflue-316-904-grade-chimney-flue-liner
See also "Fitting Pack". If no chimney then see here: https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/products/chimney-design-to-building-regulations
Chimney plate: Seals off bottom of chimney above stove. If fitting a chimney liner will be made of metal or fireproof board (see boarded surface).
Collar: The place on the stove where the first section of chimney pipe inserts.
Cowl: Sits on top of chimney pot and stops rain/birds getting into chimney.
DEFRA: Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (UK).
Firebox: The inside of the stove where the fuel sits. The bigger this is the more fuel and therefore the more heat.
https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/what-size-wood-burning-stove-for-my-room
Fitting pack: Purchased with stove and chimney liner (stove+liner+fitting pack and off you go!). Includes all you need from stove to cowl and we can choose the correct pack for you depending on your liner and stove. Fitting Pack does not include chimney plate or CO detector - these items can be purchased separately or are often available as a free gift with our stoves. Use our SEARCH button, top right of website to search for "fitting pack" for more detailed info. See infographic here: https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/choosing-your-fitting-pack
Flue: If a polo mint is the chimney, the flue is the hole.
Hearth: The area underneath the stove.
https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/hearth-regulations
Internal firebox: See also "Firebox".
kW: Kilowatts per hour. See also "Firebox".
Liner: See Chimney liner.
Log store: An area under a stove for storage of logs. May be a separate part (can be retrofitted) or may be part of the actual stove design (cannot be retrofitted).
Max. output: Stovefitter's deduction of maximum output using a reasonably full fuel load.
https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/pages/what-size-wood-burning-stove-for-my-room
Multi-fuel: Can burn wood, smokeless fuel or coal.
Nominal: "about" or "approx."
Renewable energy: is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat
Smoke Control Area: A smoke control area is a legally defined area where only approved solid fuels or exempted appliances (eg wood burning stoves) can be used within buildings. You could face a fine of up to £1,000 if you break the law.
Useable height: A Stovefitter's term that helps determine how much fuel can be stacked in a stove - equal to 15cm above the point at which fuel can fall out of the firebox when the stove door is opened. Any higher than this and opening the door increases chance of fuel falling onto hearth.
Wood burning stove: Can burn only wood. Some stoves can be retrofitted with a multifuel-kit (usually just a grate that is fitted into the bottom of the stove, a five-minute task).
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