Although we are still missing a crucial part for the Spartherm unit, we have taken the time to get the Firebelly stove that we bought a few months ago installed. It is a FB1 stove in pewter with a matching stove pipe. Other colours are available.
These stoves are made in Elland (just outside Halifax), so are very local to us. You will find more information here.
The stove is exceptionally well made and we are really pleased with it. The glass front provides a great view onto the logs inside. It burns very cleanly and the glass stays clean while in use, even when the air supply is turned down to slow the burn rate. It is easy to light and the combustion seems super efficient leaving the minimum of ash.
While we are still missing a crucial part of the Sparthem unit, we have installed the Firebelly stove in the snug. I am really impressed with this unit – it is easy to light, the glass keeps clean and it pumps out the heat. It is a big hit with the builders!