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Hwam Stove Smart Control App

Hwam Smart Control

Hwam have a range of stoves that are designed for you to use from your phone or tablet, so you can control the temperature in the room from the comfort of your sofa.  It’s not just a gadget (but let’s face it, it is a pretty good gadget too).

HWAM’s SmartControl™ electronic air regulation gives you a sublime level of comfort and goes easy on the environment and on your pocket. But it’s not just that – at the price of a wood-burning stove, you also get an engineer a personal firing aid right in the middle of your living room!

Hwam Smart Control
Hwam Smart Control stove at our showroom in Colney Heath

The “HWAM® SmartControl™” app allows you to easily set up your desired room temperature on a mobile telephone or tablet – and the app even reminds you when it’s time to fill up with firewood again. The only thing you have to do yourself is light the fire and close the door.

The system will take care of the rest for you, so you can relax, kick back and relish the flames and the cosy heat.

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Visit the Hwam site to find out more about the clever technology behind the app.

There’s a  Smart Control stove on display in our showroom in Colney Heath, pop in to see it for yourself!

 

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Ortal

Ortal

Ortal contemporary gas fires are state-of-the art, room sealed, live fuel effect appliances which are available in a wide range of spectacular formats for use on natural gas or LPG.

Ortal space creator gas fire
Ortal space creator gas fire

Ortal format styles include front facing, corner, three sided, space creator (peninsular), tunnel, standalone, island. Custom versions are also available.

Special features include reflective interiors to enhance the flame picture, dual line burners allowing control of output without loss of flame effect and protective mesh or double glazing options for added safety.

Ortal tunnel
Ortal tunnel

The concentric natural draught balanced flue systems can terminate vertically or horizontally and can accommodate a wide range of configurations.

Fan assistance is also available to further increase the range of flue options and make the fires ideal for installation in apartments for example.

ortal fireplaceControl is via a convenient remote handset which also incorporates timer and thermostat.

The product range comprises 77 different standard formats but in addition to this, they are able to produce custom-made fires to incredible bespoke specifications (up to 5 metres long).

Architects and interior designers in particular are appreciating the benefits of large format gas and the fact that it is possible to design rooms around an impressive feature fire.

In the showroom we have:

Tunnel 200 (live display)

Visit their website for more information or pop into the showroom to see our models in action.

Multifuel Stoves, Stoves, Woodburning Inserts, Woodburning Stoves

Jotul

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Jøtul is one of the world’s oldest producers of stoves, inserts and fireplaces. Building on a proud Norwegian heritage, they  have combined fine craftsmanship with the art of coping with the cold for 160 years.

Visit our showroom in Colney Heath to see our Jotul stoves first hand. With a stunning range of contemporary and traditional models they are built to last with Norwegian accuracy and they guarantee all external cast iron parts for 25 years.

Jøtul has produced fireplaces from cast iron since 1853. This is an extremely suitable material that endures high temperatures and rapid changes in temperature. That’s why Jøtul chooses cast iron for their fireplaces, just like car manufacturers use cast iron for their engines.

In the showroom:

F100 in black

F105 short leg (live display)

F163 in white enamel

F135 (live display)

F361 Advance

Visit the manufacturers website here.

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Do I need a fireguard?

DO I NEED A FIREGUARD

As most stoves are designed to burn behind the glass window, risks of errant sparks are very low unless the door is left open.  Fire guards or screens are useful, however, to keep pets and young children away from the hot stove.  Available in a wide variety of sizes, styles and finishes, even “child-proof” barriers are available if your child is particularly adventurous.

Pets are often drawn to the warmth of a stove, snuggling up in front of the fire to sleep.  To avoid burnt whiskers or other more serious injuries a fireguard will give you peace of mind when you leave the room.

Even with a fireguard young children should still be supervised around fireplaces. A fireguard could resemble a climbing frame to a toddler and small children love exploring areas that are out of bounds!

It’s obvious but don’t forget to keep matches, firelighters and lighters well away from fireplaces and small children. During the winter months when the fire is being regularly lit it’s easy to leave firelighting equipment within reach of small hands. A small fireproof lockable box could be useful if you don’t have a handy high shelf nearby.

Do I need a fireguard

J DAY STONEWORKS EXPERTS RATING – 5/5 if you have small children.  Children may not realise that the entire stove is hot as the glass.

… 2/5 if you don’t have small children or animals.

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Why do I need a log carrier?

WHY DO I NEED A LOG CARRIER?

Usually in the form of a canvas bag or sling, a log carrier can make the chore of getting in the logs quicker and cleaner.

If you don’t want to buy a sling you could try using heavy duty large carrier bags, or even re-use the plastic bags from kiln dried logs.

J DAY STONEWORKS EXPERTS RATING – 2/5 – Useful but not essential for most stove users.

A log basket or holder near a fireplace is always a good idea. Some stoves have integral log holders, which are very handy.

It’s not a good idea to stack wood directly next to a stove if it’s not in a properly designed holder; wood is combustable, and that process is unpredictable. The outside surfaces of stoves are too hot to touch with your hands, so avoid stacking next to them. Smoldering logs could ignite at any time.