This installation was in Osbourne Road BN1 in Brighton not far from Fiveways.

The Saltfire ST1 Vision was chosen for its viewing window, efficiency, price and its DEFRA approval as Osbourne Road lies within Brighton and Hove City Council's Smoke Control Area.

All the Saltfire ST range (except the ST4) are suitable for 12mm hearths and the ST1 and ST1 Vision have a remarkable efficiency of 83.9%. Coming soon in August 2015 are the first coloured ST stoves and the 7.5kW multi-fuel ST4.

The ST1 Vision is the same body as the ST1 but with a modified door and larger window of 280 x 260mm (11 x 10¼").

An existing fireplace was removed and the fireback dug out. The back hearth was repaired and Sean Wilson the Brighton Chimney Sweep swept and pressure tested the flue. Shaun Jenkins plastered and the customer selected the tiles.

The floor was cut open to facilitate a full tile width being used and the recess decorated.

Stove installation took a long morning and was fired the same day. With the total cost of stove and installation coming to £1139 there really is little excuse for not having a wood burner that can be expected to cut your heating bill by a third and can be fuelled for about £88 per annum.

The ST1 Vision is £829 supplied and fitted.

July 2015