7kw Multi Fuel Stove
There are a variety of options for multi-fuel stoves with 7kw according to the size of the room as well as the amount of heat required. Certain models can be combined with a boiler to provide complete home heating solutions. This can lower the cost of energy.
This model is DEFRA approved, which means that it can be used to burn wood and smokeless fuels in zones of smoke control. It comes with a five year warranty and a large viewing glass.
1. Portway Rochester
The Rochester Multi Fuel Stove is an elegant classic that is made of high-quality castings. Its door features an elegant curve design. The Rochester comes with a choice of polished silver or plain black finish for the trim that is cast-in. This 'A' rated Rochester stove is suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, as suggested by DEFRA and operates at a maximum heat output of 7kW. The stove can be equipped with Output Reducing bricks, which reduce its maximum heat output to 5kW, making it perfect for larger rooms.
This Rochester Multi-Fuel Stove comes with the latest and innovative features that are designed to improve combustion and controllability. With primary and secondary air controls at the front of the stove it is simple to adjust the burn rate of the fire to suit your fuel and room conditions. The large viewing window shows vibrant flames in the fuels, either smokeless or logs whilst a fully active Airwash system ensures that the glass is free of any traces of. The Rochester can take logs up to 250mm (10") in length and is equipped with an externally controlled riddling mechanism, making it ideal for burning wood and smokeless fuels.
The Rochester is SIA Eco Design 2022 Ready and can be used with a range of fuels, including smokeless and logs including anthracite. Eco-design stoves produce significantly less emissions than older appliances and open fires, and are 3 times more efficient than open fires which means they cost much less to run. click to find out more comes with a five-year warranty.
2. Ash
The Ecosy+ range comes with a Clean Burn Technology that ensures maximum heat and durability from your fuel. This feature re-burns the initial smoke and gasses that are produced from your logs, creating the second combustion stage and sprays air over your fire and glass to help keep it clean (Air Wash system). This means that you will not need to replenish your stove frequently, making it one of the most cost-effective multifuel stoves on the market.
The Ash is also a great option due to its large ashpan that is removable for easy maintenance. It also has an ash grate with multiple fuels that allows you to burn smokeless or wood coal simultaneously and a tertiary inlet to increase the efficiency of combustion. It is a DEFRA certified and Ecodesign compliant stove with level five clearSkies credentials, meaning that it produces 90 per cent less emissions than an open fire and 80 per cent less than a stove that isn't exempt from DEFRA.
The contemporary design with its sleek straight lines is perfect for any fireplace or home. It can be fitted into a recessed fireplace or an existing chimney opening. The sleek lines make it a perfect fit for an ultra-modern flat wall or a space where you want to incorporate the stove into your home's design.
Calculate the power output for your room by measuring the volume in cubic meters, and then dividing it by 14 for rooms with good insulation 12 for rooms with standard insulation or 10 for rooms with poor insulation. Then add 20 percent to central heating systems and an additional 25 percent for hot water usage.
4. Chilli Penguin 4.7
The Welsh stove company Chilli Penguin have built a good reputation for 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 houseboats, yurts, and other smaller spaces. The company is dedicated to making 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. The stove comes with an enormous glass window that allows you to be able to see clearly the flames and an airwash system that keeps the glass clear. The stove is approved by DEFRA and is in compliance with the Ecodesign requirement to be classified as an 'Energy Saving' stove. It also has ClearSkies level five credentials, achieving lower emissions than open fires. (See the table of tech below).
It's a top-loading stove with a generous glass window that is perfect for boiling a kettle on. Its minimalist design makes it suitable for both a modern and cozy room. The stove has one air knob that lets you increase the air volume when fully open, and manage it more precisely when it is closed.
It lit with ease and quickly started to throw heat into the room, even in the middle of a cold winter evening. It was easy to light and only took half an hour to reach the temperature we wanted in the lounge. The combustion process was very and clean, with a noticeable absence of smoke. The stove is very user-friendly and the huge capacity of logs ensures it can easily heat a medium or larger size room.
5. Esse 700 Vista
This multi-fuel stove is one of the largest of ESSE's Vista range. It is perfect for large fireplaces or as a focal point. It can be used to heat rooms with a power of up to 5kW. The steel body is stylish and long-lasting. It also comes with a gorgeous, widescreen viewing window to display the flames within. This model comes with an airwash that is heated for keeping the glass clear, and it is also upgradeable to Autoblaze which allows it to light automatically by using an air jet.
The stove features an angled combustion system as well as a dual-position riddling grate to ensure an efficient burn. It is eco-friendly with a low emission and an energy efficiency of 80.3 percent. It is easy to maintain, with simple controls and an easily accessible shaker grate.
This ESSE wood-burning stove has the classic English cottage style and a large view of the flames through the glass. It can be set up as a front-flue or back-flue wood burning stove. For airtight homes it can be fitted with an External Air Intake Kit. This add-on creates a sealed flue system that allows the stove to draw in air from outside to help it reach its highest efficiency.
This British-made stove has excellent heat performance as well as an attractive flame pattern. It can be utilized with pellets, logs and solid fuel, and can be controlled with an electronic remote control. It's a DEFRA approved stove and is available in a black or enamel finish.