When a company such as ACR decides to invest significant time, money and effort in creating a full range of new stoves, you know they are worth looking at. This is certainly the case with the ACR NEO range of multifuel stoves which are extremely easy on the eye and also hide the latest in combustion technology. So, what does the ACR NEO range have to offer and which one best suits your requirements?
ACR NEO1F multifuel stove
One of the first things which strike you about the ACR NEO1F multifuel stove is the four short cylindrical legs which are very different to the norm. This ensures that this particular stove can rest easy in a fireplace recess on a freestanding basis. Obviously, the significantly extended glass viewing area compared to more traditional models is a very big attraction for many. The ability to watch the flickering flames and the burning embers from a distance, feel the heat from the 5 kW output is perfect for that moment of relaxation at the end of a long day.
This machine has dimensions of height 820 mm, width 490 mm with a depth of 397 mm and the machine weighs in at just 90 kg. The efficiency rating is a gross 74.4% rising to a net 81.8% and it is worth noting that it is DEFRA approved for wood-burning in smoke controlled areas. There is so much to the ACR NEO1F multifuel stove that it is difficult to know where to start but once you see the machine in real life you will know exactly what we mean.
ACR NEO3F multifuel stove
The ACR NEO3F multifuel stove also offers the four short cylindrical legs which ensure this model will fit snugly into a fire recess and will also look the part on a stand-alone basis. At first glance it is difficult to see the difference between the ACR NEO1F multifuel stove and the ACR NEO3F multifuel stove but check the side of the stove. Not only are you now able to watch the flickering flames and the burning embers from head-on but they are also visible through the side glass panels. This is a subtle but extremely eye-catching design which has gone down extremely well with stove enthusiasts.
Like all of the ACR NEO multifuel stoves the ACR NEO3F multifuel stove is able to burn wood and solid fuel and is DEFRA so that you can burn wood in smoke controlled areas. The dimensions of this particular model are height 820 mm, width 490 mm with a depth of 397 mm. The heat output is between 3.5 kW and 8.5 kW creating a 5 kW nominal machine which weighs in at just 90 kg. The flue diameter is 125 mm and the ACR NEO3F multifuel stove is able to accommodate logs up to a length of 40 cm. It is not difficult to see why this type of machine is proving to be extremely popular, the additional viewing windows, the airwash system to ensure the glass is clean at all times not to mention the efficiency ratings at 74.4% gross and 81.8% net. It is easy to forget, while the additional two side windows offer the opportunity to watch the flickering flames from a distance, this also creates additional light for your room and a specific ambience.
ACR NEO1C multifuel stove
It is not difficult to see why the ACR NEO1C multifuel stove is proving popular, the look, the shape and the efficiency of this eye-catching multifuel stove. There is no doubt that fashion has dictated that those with a lower storage facility are in great demand and when you look at them in a room setting, they do take over your eye line. This particular model has an extended glass viewing area which allows you to watch the burning embers and drift off to sleep in the relaxing ambience the stove creates.
This machine is slightly larger than the previous models, height 1040 mm, width 490 mm and a depth of 390 mm. The ACR NEO1C multifuel stove weighs 125 kg, has a 125 mm flue diameter with heat output of between 3.5 kW and 8.5 kW creating a 5 kW nominal output machine. This is just perfect for a small to medium sized room and with the efficiency ratings of 74.4% gross and 81.8% net it is not difficult to see that the latest combustion technology is in use. Thankfully there is also an airwash system which ensures the glass viewing area is always clean allowing you to watch the burning embers and the flickering flames. The ACR NEO1C multifuel stove is also DEFRA approved so that you can burn wood in smoke controlled areas without feeling the wrath of the authorities.
It is not difficult to see why the ACR NEO1C multifuel stove is proving popular with the look, the efficiency and the latest combustion technology hidden under the surface. While some companies follow fashion, ACR has in many ways created a fashion with the introduction of the larger-than-life ACR NEO1C multifuel stove.
ACR NEO3C multifuel stove
Those who follow the ACR range of stoves will be well aware the company is cutting edge, both in terms of design and the latest combustion technology. Well, the ACR NEO3C multifuel stove certainly continues this very interesting trend with the now very popular side viewing areas which allow you to enjoy the flames and the ambience from any angle. Many people fail to realise until they see the ACR NEO3C multifuel stove in its full glory, but these added side viewing areas also create an excess of light (as well as heat) creating an extremely relaxing and gentle atmosphere.
As with all of the ACR NEO stoves, the ACR NEO3C multifuel stove can burn wood and solid fuel and is also DEFRA approved which allows you to burn wood in smoke controlled areas. The dimensions of this stove are height 1065 mm, width 490 mm with a depth of 390 mm and weighing in at 110 kg. The heat output is a nominal 5 kW with a minimum 3.5 kW and a maximum 8.5 kW creating an efficiency rating of 74.4% gross and 81.8% net. As you will see, the storage facility directly below the stove of allows you to store kindling, wood or any equipment you use with your machine. It may be larger-than-life, it may demand attention when you walk into the room but while the ACR NEO3C multifuel stove is extremely easy on the eye, let’s not forget it does contain the latest in combustion technology.
ACR NEO1P multifuel stove
There is something about a stove with a pedestal base. It looks different, it certainly gives very different vibes but wherever in the room it is placed it looks very much at home. While the design of the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove is contemporary it does pump out enough heat to create a very traditional relaxing and warm atmosphere. We often forget that while stoves such as the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove offer the latest in popular designs, they are also hiding the latest in combustion technology and airwash systems.
The airwash system in particular is vital for the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove because it ensures that the expanded class viewing area is clean at all times. Watching the flames flicker, the embers burn and enjoying the ambience it creates offers the perfect end to a hard day at work. The machine itself is DEFRA approved which means that you can burn wood in smoke controlled areas. There are various additions such as the ash pan which slides towards you (allowing you to cover it for safety) together with the choice of wood or multifuel grate. The dimensions of the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove come in at height 1065 mm, width 490 mm with a depth of 390 mm. The machine weighs in at a surprisingly light 125 kg offers 5 kW nominal output (3.5 kW minimum up to 8.5 kW maximum) and has an efficiency rating of 74.4% gross and 81.8% net. Even the quickest of glimpses at a picture of the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove will show you why it is so much in demand, the look and the feel it offers to a small to medium sized room. While pedestals may not be to everybody’s taste, there is no doubt they fit perfectly with the modern day contemporary multifuel stove.
ACR NEO3P multifuel stove
The ACR NEO3P multifuel stove is to all intents and purposes a copy of the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove except it also offers two side viewing areas. That said, when you check out the technical aspects of the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove you can’t argue with what this particular range has to offer. For many people it is the pedestal stand which makes the difference, the large viewing area at the front and as we touched on above, the two side viewing areas. Thankfully, the latest in airwash technology ensures each viewing area is clean and clear at all times. There is no point creating the ambience, flickering flames and burning the embers but not being able to see them!
The ACR NEO3P multifuel stove has dimensions of height 1065 mm, width 490 mm with a depth of 390 mm. Surprisingly, the ACR NEO3P multifuel stove is a little lighter than the ACR NEO1P multifuel stove, coming in at 105 kg. The heat output is exactly the same with a 5 kW nominal rating (3.5 kW minimum and 8.5 kW maximum) as well as efficiency ratings of 74.4% gross and 81.8% net. We have seen it all before in relation to ACR Stoves and the quest for perfection in terms of design and technology. The look, the design, the shape and the ambience that the ACR NEO3P multifuel stove creates is very different to any other stove. Like so many of the high-tech well-designed stoves of the day, you are strongly advised to see one in full working order to appreciate exactly what is on offer.
ACR NEO1W multifuel stove
While not all rooms will be able to accommodate a wall mounted contemporary stove, there is no doubt that the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove looks the part. In some ways it gives a space age effect to this extremely eye-catching multifuel stove. The body appears to hover above the ground, even though we know it is attached to the wall, reducing any impact on floor space and bring the stove more towards your eye level. There is also an array of useful design extras such as the easy to empty ash pan with slides towards you, allowing you to place a lid over the hot ashes before removal. In many ways it is this attention to detail which makes the likes of the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove stand out.
The dimensions of the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove come in at height 698 mm, width 490 mm and depth of 397 mm, while it weighs just 90 kg. The heat output is between 3.5 kW and 8.5 kW creating a 5 kW nominal machine with 74.4% gross efficiency rating and an 81.8 net figure. It is good to see that the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove is also DEFRA approved which allows you to burn wood in smoke controlled areas. The 10 year warranty on stove castings reflects the confidence the company has in the quality of the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove which is manufactured to the highest standards. So, we have a stove which appears to float above the ground and we have an extended viewing area, all hiding the latest in combustion technology. What more could you ask for?
ACR NEO3W multifuel stove
We can see a pattern starting to emerge between the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove and the ACR NEO3W multifuel stove, the three referring to the number of viewing areas around the stove. Obviously, the enlarged front viewing area is to be expected but the two elongated side viewing areas offer something different. It means that the full benefits of the ACR NEO3W multifuel stove can be enjoyed from all corners of the room and light is now emitted from the front and the side areas – we can only imagine what kind of ambience this would create on those long cold dark winter evenings. Then, we need to focus on the design of the ACR NEO3W multifuel which is slightly squarer in shape than the ACR NEO1W multifuel stove but still has that same “hovering” effect above the ground. It is the fact the stove is much closer towards your eye level that makes it stand out, become even more of a central piece in your room and an automatic conversation starter.
If we take a look at the technical specifications of the ACR NEO3W multifuel stove you will see that the height is 698 mm, width 490 mm and it has a depth of 397 mm, weighing in at 90 kg. The heat output is between 3.5 kW and 8.5 kW which equates to a 5 kW nominal rating and efficiency figures of 74.4% gross and 81.8% net. It is also worth mentioning, in tandem with the rest of the ACR NEO range, that this model is also DEFRA approved allowing you to burn wood in smoke controlled areas. The ability to bring together the latest in combustion technology, perfect the latest trends in design not to mention the enlarged and increased number of viewing areas, make the ACR NEO3W multifuel stove stand out from the rest. Well, when we say stand out, perhaps we should say hover above the rest?