New Year, New Courses at Mr Soot
There’s no standing still at Mr Soot!
With the New Year now here, Mr Soot is launching a series of courses to help YOU grow your knowledge and business in 2024.
Alongside their core HETAS courses, they’re delivering a series of business masterclasses as well as in-depth chimney-related courses.
Hunter Stoves’ Herald Range – Tradition Reinvented for the Modern Era
In the realm of stove manufacturing, the Hunter Stoves brand has long stood as a beacon of quality and heritage. This year, the industry watches with keen interest as Hunter Stoves embarks on a transformative journey, rebranding their much-acclaimed Herald Range. This move isn’t just a facelift; it’s a significant stride towards amalgamating the charm of traditional stoves with the advancements of modern technology and design. For over four decades, the Herald Range has been a mainstay of Hunter Stoves’ portfolio, revered for its dependability and quintessential design. The rebranding of this iconic range marks a pivotal moment, reflecting the company’s dedication to evolving with the times while preserving the core attributes that have cemented its place in many UK homes. This reimagined Herald Range stands as a testament to Hunter Stoves’ commitment to innovation. Incorporating Eco Design technology, these stoves not only adhere to but surpass contemporary environmental standards. This development aligns with the increasing consumer emphasis on sustainability, offering the classic warmth of a Hunter stove, now coupled with eco-conscious peace of mind. Aesthetically, the rebranded range strikes a harmonious balance between traditional and contemporary. While retaining the classic cast iron accents – a homage to the craftsmanship of yore – the stoves now sport a refreshed, more streamlined design that resonates with modern tastes. The result is a collection that is both nostalgically familiar and excitingly new. The integration of CLEANBURN technology is a highlight of this rebranding. This feature significantly enhances the stoves’ efficiency, ensuring optimal fuel usage and reduced emissions. It’s a move that not only elevates the stoves’ functionality but also positions them at the forefront of the environmentally friendly heating solutions market. The rebranded Herald Range maintains its versatility, offering both single and double door options to suit various interiors and preferences. The redesign of the inbuilt grate and ashpan underscores Hunter Stoves’ focus on user-friendly maintenance and efficient performance. Another innovative feature in this rebrand is the upgraded AIRWASH system, designed to keep the glass doors of the stoves clear, thereby enriching the visual enjoyment of the flames and lessening the need for frequent cleaning. This system exemplifies Hunter Stoves’ knack for marrying practicality with aesthetic appeal. Accompanying these technical and aesthetic updates is a renewed commitment to customer satisfaction. The extended 10-year conditional warranty on wood-burning stoves in the range reflects Hunter Stoves’ confidence in their products and dedication to customer assurance. As Hunter Stoves unveils its rebranded Herald Range, it invites both long-time enthusiasts and new customers to experience how the brand continues to honour its legacy while embracing future possibilities. This blend of tradition and modernity, quality and sustainability, places the new Herald Range in a class of its own. For more information about the range, visit www.hunterstoves.co.uk
Percy Doughty launches new brand – The Qudos Collection
Percy Doughty is excited to announce the latest addition to their product portfolio, the Qudos Collection. The Qudos Collection presents a distinctive range of beautiful, cutting edge and innovative designs, born out of the vast experience that comes with developing and manufacturing the world’s finest quality fireplaces for over 70 years. The Collection brings together a range of quality stoves that deliver in both form and function. Every Qudos appliance is designed with our forward-thinking approach and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. So, if you are looking for an extraordinary Eco Design Ready Stove or a gas appliance, you will recognise the difference our design and details make. Launching January 2024, the new Qudos Collection is the perfect range for those who wish to create the ultimate luxury fireplace and deliver extraordinary heating performance to their home. Responsible for transforming the humble stove into the prestigious focal point of the home. From the outset of every stove concept, before pencil touches paper, one of the driving goals of our design team is to ensure an enjoyable user experience. From the ergonomic consideration of handles and control knobs to easy to operate remote control systems, we want our appliances to be a joy to use, intuitive to interact with, all without fuss or frustration. Andrew Mulligan Managing Director said “We are excited about the launch of the Qudos Collection. Our design and technical teams have done an outstanding job developing a range of new premium stoves. The new range of stove products includes balanced flued gas stoves, and EcoDesign Ready stoves. Work has already commenced on the development of the next additions. Graeme Tombs Design manager added “The Qudos Collection was created by our inhouse team of artisan designers who all share a passion for innovative design. From the outset of every stove concept, one of the driving goals of our design team was to ensure an enjoyable user experience. Our designs pioneer an inspirational new way of living with contemporary appliances for any room in the home.” For more information on the Qudos Collection please visit www.qudoscollection.co.uk, call 01204 868550 or email info@qudoscollection.co.uk
The Churchill 5 Multi-Fuel Stove from Mendip
When you want to create a cosy interior with a clean, efficient burn that complies with all the new rules on Ecodesign 2022, the Churchill 5 from Mendip Stoves, which comes in three different configurations all at 5kW, is the perfect choice. The impressive curved door, which is made from cast iron, features a large viewing window and dual air control. This gives users even greater control over the primary and secondary air intake. Ideal for making a focal point in any space, the Churchill 5 can fit into an inglenook fireplace or stand alone in the room to make a lasting first impression. A+ rated for energy efficiency, it offers multi-fuel burning, closed combustion for better efficiency and a contemporary freestanding design that complements all decors and property styles. The floor standing model measures H614mm x W505mm x D388mm and is suitable for smoke control areas too, making it ideal for city dwelling. With its clean-lined contemporary design, which suits both modern and traditional interiors, the stove comes with or without a log store for convenience. It’s also 12mm floor plate compatible and has a convection top plate. The Churchill 5 Convection Dual Control features contemporary curved convection panels which lower the distance to combustibles to the sides of the stove to 150mm, making it perfect for open-plan living. Chris Baines, MD of Eurostove, comments: “Mendip Stoves has a wide range of Ecodesign and Defra approved models that meet the emissions and minimum efficiency criteria of the new legislation, reducing particle matter emissions by burning wood more efficiently. Burning fuel more efficiently gives a clean environment in which to spend time in. We are proud to do our part in helping the planet and help consumers make the right choice for both their home and the environment.” An Ecodesign compliant wood burner produces up to 90% fewer emissions than an open fire and up to 80% less than a stove manufactured over 10 years ago. “When choosing a new stove,” adds Chris, “it must ‘fit’ the room in terms of heat output. As a general rule, work out the cubic metre capacity of the room and divide by 14. This gives the ideal minimum heat output required in kW. However, for modern and well-insulated homes it is probably more accurate to divide by 20. One must also make sure that the distance to combustibles is observed, as individual stoves may have very different space requirements around the stove itself. Finally, do ensure that the stove is professionally installed by a HETAS registered engineer. Not only is this the safe choice but your home insurance may be invalid if not.” The Churchill 5 from Mendip Stoves is priced from £1,557, the logstore from £1,765 and the convection model is from £1,627.
The Hergom E-30 family from Eurostove is designed for longevity and comfort
Hergom E-30 S With autumn/winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to reassess heating within the home. As energy bills continue to rise, a woodburning stove is the perfect solution to saving money while giving any interior a warm, cosy glow and a focal point feature at the same time. There’s nothing like coming home after a chilly walk and relaxing in front of a roaring fire or enjoying a weekend with the family in the comfort and warmth that a Eurostove woodburner provides. Suitable for compact living rooms through to large, open-plan spaces, the Hergom E-30 stove is available in three sizes – small, medium and large – making it the perfect choice for everything from a country cottage to a spacious and modern new-build. All sizes comply with the Ecodesign directive, and feature a balanced design with optimised combustion system with a built-in air wash to keep the glass clean and maintain an optimised view of the flames within. The Hergom E-30 S is the smallest of the three, offering a contemporary look with a simple design, large viewing window and clean lines. Made from quality European solid cast iron for longevity, this compact yet highly efficient stove features white cast iron reflective panels on the inside. As well as being robust and durable, the panels have the added benefit of reflecting heat back into the room. Rated A for energy efficiency, the E-30 complies with all current regulations and specifications for new Clear Air legislation, and is also DEFRA approved so it can be used in Smoke Control Areas. Hergom E-30 M The Hergom E-30 M is the medium sized model, which is also A rated and DEFRA approved and combines a balanced design with optimised combustion technology to create a high quality and efficient stove. Thanks to the white internal plates, heat is slowly and gently reflected back into the room, ensuring the space remains warm and cosy long after the fire has gone out. Hergom E-30 L As the largest of the Hergom E-30 family, the A-rated E-30 L has a wide 52cm viewing window for a great view of the flames within. With a high heat output of 11kW, it’s perfect for larger spaces and open-plan living and can take awkwardly-shaped logs as well as those up to 60cm in length. The Hergom E-30 small stove is priced from £1,842; the medium, from £2,241 and the large, £2,690. As part of the Eurostove family, Hergom is one of Europe’s largest and most established manufacturers of cast iron stoves. Made in its own state-of-the-art foundry in Santander, northern Spain, they use only the finest materials to produce durable, efficient, thermally effective heating solutions. Image courtesy of Eurostove.
Solution Fires Expands Luxury Electric Fire Range
Leading fireplace manufacturer Solution Fires has significantly expanded its desirable, sophisticated electric fire range with the addition of five new models. Complementing the brand’s existing collection of highly efficient, authentic electric fires and fireplaces is the Blackthorn, a stylish electric stove designed to mimic a traditional log burner. With a choice of premium real log or hand decorated ceramic log fuel beds, the Blackthorn offers the user a choice of 16 flame effect colours and four brightness settings to evoke the desired mood. This model also features Solution Fires’ signature etronic flame effect technology, which produces an ultra-realistic, relaxing flame effect. This versatile stove, like the brand’s highly popular SLE42s cylindrical electric stove, offers complete flexibility as it can be placed almost anywhere in the home, without the need for a chimney or flue. For customers seeking more compact models, Solution Fires have introduced three sleek new inset fires;the SLE41i, the SLE55i and the SLE60i, offering more choice and flexibility. Mirrored glass is a new key feature which has been cleverly positioned behind the flame display to produce a deeper flame effect, and a new slimline heater has been neatly disguised at the top of the flame screen meaning that there is no need for a canopy. The new design provides an uninterrupted view of the flame pattern, whilst still delivering 1-2kW of heat. To complement these new inset fires, Solution Fires have launched new premium contemporary fascia’s in a variety of styles and finishes. The latest in the brand’s line of impressive electric fire suites is the Sheringham, which can be custom made to individual requirements and paired with a choice of fires in differing sizes to create a truly bespoke solution for each individual customer. Customers can choose from six colour options, or opt for a primed only finish so they can decorate the Sheringham suite to match their existing décor. Andy Hitchman, Managing Director at Solution Fires, commented: “We are delighted to launch the latest additions in the Solution Fires range to market, providing customers with even more choice. Our continual investment in new product development and application of pioneering flame technology means we have an unparalleled offering – and an electric fire for every customer and every home within our portfolio.” Solution Fires, based in Bedfordshire, launched in 2020 in response to a growing demand for modern electric fires and media walls, and its range is sold exclusively in the UK and Ireland with the help of its carefully selected retailers. Solution Fires have been designed and manufactured with optimal controllability of heat, light and sound as the critical elements. Controllable from your handset, via Alexa or through the app on your smart phone or watch, you can customise your fireplace to suit your individual taste. No electric fire, currently on the market, has the level of product features or attention to detail that Solution Fires have as standard, supported by a high level of genuine customer service. For more information about Solution Fires visit: https://solutionfires.co.uk Images courtesy of Solution Fires.
The Bronpi range of woodburning stoves
Bronpi stoves have become popular in recent years as so many of their models are well suited to the British market. Firepower have now been asked if they would take over the UK marketing of Bronpi and have been very pleased to accept. The classic stove that Bronpi is known for is the Huelva, the magnificant four sided freestanding model that is a ‘must have’ for customers wanting a focal point in a large open plan design, and today it is even available in a ceiling hung version. The backbone of Bronpi’s range for this market, however, are the beautifully designed traditional cast iron stoves with large viewing windows and generous outputs like the Derby, the Preston and the extraordinary three windowed Bury. Their clean-lined steel models such as the Sena Plus and Gijon are perfect examples of modern-style box stoves and Bronpi’s highly contemporary Bombay range, with their uniquely square vertical design with one, two, or three windows, are stunning in a modern setting. Equally up to date and elegant are the Cairo range of inserts, going from a 70 cm width to over a metre wide and with single and double sided options. As the energy price-rises bit last winter there was a big increase in demand for stoves with an oven and hotplates and the Monza, Suiza and Tudela models started flying off the shelves. The other big want was for Ecodesign boiler stoves and Bronpi’s 80E Vision insert boiler hit the spot with its 22.5kW to water and 4.5kW to the room. To meet the increasing demand for Bronpi stoves Firepower are now taking on more dealers and increasing the opportunities for showroom displays so you are welcome to contact Martin on 01803 712721 or martin@firepower.co.uk to see if you would be eligible. For more information see www.firepower.co.uk/bronpi
DRU Fires contemporary gas stove collection now with five models
DRU Fires, based in The Netherlands, is one of Europe’s leading fireplace companies with a large portfolio of contemporary gas, electric and wood burning fires and stoves. DRU Fires has reported an upsurge in the sales of gas stoves due to several factors. This includes people switching from wood burning due to the convenience of gas, the expectation that gas prices will stabilise this winter and the flexibility of the balanced flue system, which means that gas stoves can be installed in many locations around the home. The DRU Fires gas stove collection now includes five models: Convexo Convexo is a curvaceous, one-metre-high stove with a 3-sided fire view and a sleek black colour finish. It has an A rated energy label, is 91% energy efficient and can be run on mains gas or LPG Trio Trio has a 3-window fire view, with a fashionable new black finish. The mirrored Ceraglass interior adds greater depth to the flame picture and has a B rated energy label with 85% energy efficiency. Circo Circo is an elegant gas stove with an oval design and an expansive viewing window, revealing a classic log fire with high, dramatic flames and generous warmth. It has an A energy rating and 92% efficiency Passo Passo is a sleek, cylindrical gas stove with a large, wrap-around viewing window framing a gorgeous log fire bed. As well as an A energy rating and high efficiency, it is also available in five external colour finishes to compliment almost any décor. Polo Polo is a robust and stylish rectangular shaped gas stove, suitable for traditional or modern homes. Its 4-kw heat output makes it suitable for smaller living spaces and it has a convenient remote control with room temperature setting. All the stoves are balanced flue appliances and, apart from the Polo, have the exclusive DRU Eco Wave operating system. This enables the user to control the flame pattern, flame height and room temperature using the remote control or an app for smartphones and tablets. For further information email: info@drufire.co.uk or visit the DRU Fires website: www.drufire.com Subscribe to Fireplace Specialist Magazine to receive all the latest news and information from within the fireplace industry.
Colt Cowls launch 2024 Catalogue!
The new 2024 Colt Cowls Catalogue is out now and includes: The chimney cowl range is offered with FREE next day delivery in mainland UK. Flexiwall flue and stove pipe is available with next day delivery even if you order as late as 2.30pm! Many of the chimney cowls available through Colt Cowls also bear the BSI Kitemark emphasising the companies perennial approach to providing the market with the absolute best quality products possible. This approach to quality has been paramount to the success of the brand as it heads into its 93rd year of existence! This years Colt Cowls catalogue is white in colour with the eye-catching green statements on the front cover highlighting the fact that the company enjoys ISO14001 status. Colt Cowls takes its approach to environmental matters extremely seriously and the company is pleased to report it has now almost completely removed all plastics from packaging. Installers, Sweeps, Fireplace Shops, Builders merchants and distributors in both UK and on the continent now benefit from recyclable cardboard packaging. This new packaging is not only environmentally friendly, it provides more protection in transit and can easily be flat packed for disposal in recycling bins. If you are interested in getting your most up to date Colt Cowls Catalogue as well as other Catalogues such as Roccheggiani Black Twin Wall Flue and the Stainless Steel Kitemarked range of cowls simply call the sales office on 01243 781559 Images courtesy of Colt Cowls
Westfire Uniq 26 woodburning stoves from Eurostove
Keep it sleek and simple with Westfire Uniq 26 woodburning stoves from Eurostove. When planning new heating for a modern home, a clean-lined contemporary woodburning stove is the perfect choice. Sleek, minimal and fuss-free, it lets the heat do the talking. The Wesfire Uniq 26 collection from Eurostove is just the thing for adding a focal point to living spaces, combining effortless chic with plenty of heat output for blustery winter afternoons and cosy evenings in. This simple and stylish woodburner comes in three designs, each with an extra-large glass viewing window, smooth lines that conceal a handle and log store and an eco-friendly combustion system for a clean and efficient burn. Available in black steel, with or without a soapstone top plate to emit heat long after the fire has gone out, there’s something for every home. The A+ rated Westfire Uniq 26 Compact Ecodesign freestanding woodburning stove shown above is a sustainable choice, as it burns wood cleanly and efficiently for optimum heat output with minimal environmental impact. With an extra-large glass window to watch the flickering flames inside, it adds the perfect focal point to any modern interior. Design-wise, its slim profile includes a flush-fit stainless-steel handle and a short bottom section, allowing for installation in lower-level fireplaces. This 4-7kW compact design is also suitable for smoke control areas, making it ideal for city living as well as country homes. Also part of the Westfire Uniq 26 collection is the Uniq 26 Ecodesign, This woodburning stove has all the hallmarks of simple and elegant Danish design with its extra-large window and slimline size. Another sustainable and eco-friendly model, it burns wood cleanly and efficiently and also boasts advanced combustion technology for warmth and comfort with A+ energy efficiency and minimal emissions. Its flush-fit stainless-steel handle enhances the seamless look while the 4-7kW heat output will warm up rooms up to around 100 sq m. The third model in the Westfire Uniq 26 collection is the A+ rated Uniq 26 Ecodesign 100mm Soapstone. The soapstone top plate allows homeowners to benefit from the heat long after the fire has gone out. This is because soapstone is a natural material with excellent heat retention so even once the flames have subsided, the top plate still radiates a consistent and comfortable warmth, perfect for larger spaces that need a little extra help keeping cosy. This 4-7kW stove also has a built-in storage area for kindling or firelighters, as well as eco-friendly, clean and efficient combustion. “We are thrilled to add the Westfire Uniq 26 collection to our portfolio,” says Chris Baines, Managing Director of Eurostove. “Many homeowners want the warmth and comfort that a woodburning stove provides but without the traditional styling and bulky appearance. These designs are perfect for modern interiors and contemporary living spaces with their Danish influence, clean lines and fuss-free finish. Not only are they elegant and sleek but they are also eco-friendly, making them a great choice for anyone looking to make their home more sustainable.” The Westfire Uniq 26 Compact Ecodesign is priced from £2,809 the Uniq 26 Ecodesign, £2,873 and the Uniq 26 Ecodesign 100mm Soapstone, £3,435 Image courtesy of Eurostove