£799.00 (including VAT)
The Scout is designed to reside happily in small spaces: sheds, garages, snugs, home-offices, boats, vans or just any small room. Built-in rear heatshield means very low distance to combustibles at rear (100mm) 4").
We wanted a log burner for our summer house and a work colleague recommended Stove Fitters Warehouse.
We took a trip to the Warehouse and spoke to Aaron - we explained what we wanted and he was extremely helpful, took time to explain our options and answer all our questions. From his recommendations we chose the Saltfire Scout with the shed chimney kit.
The stove arrived on the first delivery with the chimney kit a few days later and both were well packaged and arrived undamaged.
I had a few questions that needed answering and so I txt messaged them and Eric always got back to me with the answers by the next day.
Fitting the stove was straight forward after reading the very helpful website they provide and I would highly recommend the chimney kit which basically clips together.
One really useful aspect of the Saltfire Scout is that it has a built in heatshield so it can be fitted closer to the wall than some of the other stoves available which was really handy when positioning it in the corner of our summer house.
We've now followed the instructions for tempering the paint etc and have been highly impressed and pleased with how warm the stove has made the house.
The stove is easy to light, the controls straight forward to use and it's easy to clean.
In summary I would have no hesitation in recommending The Stove Fitters Warehouse and the Saltfire Scout
Why perfect? It is 4kW so spot-on for the smaller space. It is based on the ST-X series by Saltfire and these stoves just work. It has a rear heat shield that allows it to be as close as 100mm to combustible materials. Well done Saltfire.
This stove can burn wood in a Smoke Control Area (most towns and cities are Smoke Control Areas).
This stove can burn wood in a Smoke Control Area (most towns and cities are Smoke Control Areas)
This stove is certified as Ecodesign compliant (has passed the new and stringent 2022 regulations).
This stove is certified as Ecodesign compliant (has passed the new and stringent 2022 regulations)
Material: Steel with a cast-iron door
Output: 4kW
(max approx: 5kW)
Material: Steel with a cast-iron door
Output: 4kW
(max approx: 5kW)
Body
Width: TBC
Height: TBC
Depth: TBC
Flue
5" (125mm)
Body
Width: 38cm
Height: 48.5cm
Depth: 32.9cm
Flue
5" (125mm)
Low distance to combustibles
Compact design
Low distance to combustibles
Compact design
aOne of the first brands of stoves I sold, way back in 2013 in my small shop "The Wood Stove Hut". I have met the owners (Dorset based) many times and find them to extremely knowledgeable and professional. You cannot go wrong with Ekol, or their other brand, Saltfire.
One of the first brands of stoves I sold, way back in 2013 in my small shop "The Wood Stove Hut". I have met the owners (Dorset based) many times and find them to extremely knowledgeable and professional. You cannot go wrong with Ekol, or their other brand, Saltfire.
The Scout comes with pre-fitted heat shields meaning a very low distance to combustibles at the rear (as low as 100mm), heat shield underneath so can go on a 12mm hearth, option for Direct-Air connection, it is DEFRA exempt, EcoDesign 2022 ready and on the clearSkies database highlighting it’s clean credentials and low emissions. Available in Low and Tall bodied versions.
Don't want to bother with a heat-shield? The 4kW Saltfire Scout has a supplied rear heat-shield and this ensures a very low distance to combustibles at the rear of the stove of just (100mm) 4").
Multifuel (can burn wood, smokeless fuel and coal)
Nominal 4.1kW. Max. 5kW
This stove will run happily at 2kW - 5kW depending on fuel load. Note that running the stove at a higher fuel level than that specified in the manufacturer's manual may cause degradation of stove innards (firebricks, baffle etc.) although these are replaceable (and repairable with beige fire cement).
This stove meets and exceeds the new 2022 Ecodesign regulations
This stove is approved by DEFRA to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area
75.4% (as a rough guide 75.4% of heat goes to the room with 24.6% going up the chimney).
Don't overthink efficiency. 75%-85% is fine and 90%+ efficiency may not work so well on shorter or difficult chimneys.
Yes, this stove can be fitted with an external air kit (draws air from outside via pipe direct to stove). Usually this option is not relevant unless a room air-vent is required and the property is airtight (by design or choice).
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.
Hearth thickness: minimum 12mm non-combustible material (can include floor thickness).
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.
Height: 48.5 cm
Width: 37.9 cm
Depth: 32.9 cm
Front of pipe to rear of stove: 16.7 cm
Flue outlet: 5" (125mm)
Which fitting pack for my liner? A fitting pack includes all you need except liner and chimney closure plate (also sometimes known as register plate)? Advice here
Viewing area (from outside stove looking in)
Width: 24.5cm
Height: 27.4cm
5" (125mm) collar top or rear (can be installed with a 5" or 6" chimney liner)
Top or rear connection
Distance to combustibles SIDE: TBC
Distance to combustibles REAR: 10cm
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.
Max log length: ?
We offer 14 days from delivery to report any courier damage to your stove. If a stove is damaged by the courier we will replace or refund as desired.
The manufacturer offers a 5 year body guarantee
Why do we sell glass insurance (pre-ticked box close to ADD TO CART button)? Because glass is classed, in the stoves industry, as a consumable item and not covered under ANY guarantee by any manufacture for any reason whatsoever. If it breaks or cracks on day one or day twenty it is not covered. If the inside of the glass goes cloudy or gets any kind of surface coating or etching then it is not covered (it will be to do with what you are burning according to manufacturers and glass makers). Glass usually costs £30-£60 plus postage but can be more on higher end models.
Defra-approved or/and Ecodesign stoves are designed and thoroughly tested before being allowed onto the market and every stove sold is identical. In the rare event a stove does not perform as well as expected it is always down to the installation, the chimney or circumstances unique to the property (pressure imbalances caused by local conditions, down drafts etc.). Here at Stovefitter's we have taken stoves back on a number of occasions for testing on our chimney and in every situation the stoves performed as expected (we may of course find a faulty stove one day but never as yet). We may, at our discretion, take a stove back once it has been used and in this situation a 50% refund would be provided (stove would be sold as second hand). We would, however, offer a 33% refund on a replacement stove.
Already have a chimney? You need 1. Stove 2. Liner 3. Fitting Pack 4. Chimney closure plate (Hardiebacker board from Builder's merchants or galvanised sheet).That's it!
No chimney? Check out our shed kits or let us design your clip-together chimney design - easy peasy.
Stovefitter's Warehouse is owned and managed by Julian Patrick, blogger and author of The Stove Fitter's Manual. Julian was previously a full-time installer of wood-burning stoves (including solid fuel heating systems). He laid down the tools in 2013 to write his stove manual and open a small shop in North Wales (the Wood Stove Hut, soon to grow into The Stovefitter's Warehouse).
