Hobbit wood burning sto...

Updated 2019: Very small log burners are the perfect choice for small fireplace recesses or small spaces such as sheds, offices, snugs, boats, caravans, yurts etc. One of my favourite small stoves is the cast iron 4kw Hobbit, by Salamander Stoves at approx. £500. Salamander are a small...

How to fit a cassette w...

How to fit a cassette wood burning stove This was actually two large cassette stoves back to back replacing a large open fireplace that could be viewed from two sides of a central column in the room. The original large open fireplace actually decanted its smoke into two brick flues. I...

How to install an inset...

How to fit an inset wood burning stove step by step  The stove collar is removable and in the pic above is set so as to keep the flue pipe vertical above the stove..  Front view  Note that on this model the stove collar can be rotated so that it aims backwards 30 degrees. This is...

Fitting a log burner: I...

Welcome to the original Stovefitter’s DIY Manual. My name is Julian Patrick and I have fitted hundreds of stoves. My aim is to assist you to safely and legally self-install. It is legal and is not, as the saying goes, rocket science. With a stove installation almost everything...

Ekol Clarity 5 Review

The Ekol Clarity 5 is a multifuel 5kw steel stove with a cast-iron door. This stove represents excellent value for money (£599 as of December 2014). As with many Ekol stoves the Clarity has an internal baffle designed to add preheated air to the combustion process. This assists the...