Review: Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove

Review: Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove

One of the criticisms of the stove industry, which we hear on numerous occasions, is a lack of innovation and willingness to go out on a limb to create something different. It is safe to say that the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove is one which has taken a subtle but very different path. Broseley, the manufacturers of this stove, decided that it was time to give their customers the best of both worlds. Creating a widescreen multifuel stove for smaller rooms is not easy so, the company decided to use the larger viewing window from the Hereford 7 Stove in the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove. Hey presto, the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove is converted from a simple 5 kW stove perfect for small rooms to one with an enlarged viewing area.

Features of the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove

After spending so much time and effort creating a widescreen multifuel stove, it was to be expected that the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove would make use of the latest technology. The Actiview system uses the latest air wash technology to ensure that the wider viewing area is clear at all times. Sit back, watch the flickering flames and the burning embers and just chill!

The stove itself has a steel body with a cast iron door together with the choice of a top or rear flue outlet. The opportunity to burn wood or solid fuel further enhances the attractions of this 5 kW stove. The efficiency rating is 79% which puts it in the higher echelons of the modern day wood-burning/multifuel stove sector. It is safe to say that Broseley have managed to maintain the look and feel of a relatively small 5 kW output stove while enhancing their customer’s experience. While they make it sound so simple, a lot of time and effort has gone into this particular stove.

Dimensions of the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove

As we touched on above, this is still a relatively small 5 kW machine with a width of 565 mm, height 608 mm and a depth of 366 mm. The flue outlet is 125 mm (5 inches) and the machine weighs in at a fairly modest 77 kg. Obviously, the main attraction of the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove is the enlarged viewing area which is certainly one of the modern day consumer trends in the industry.

Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove

Change the look of your room

We have certainly seen the emergence of a new trend in the stove industry in recent years, demand for widescreen stoves. It is not easy installing these larger screens while maintaining the look and feel of traditional stove with the latest combustion and emission reduction technology. The ability to burn fuel then burn again, ensures maximum heat output and minimum emissions. We live in an era where emissions are becoming a very important factor for new multifuel and wood-burning stoves. There is talk of less efficient stoves being possibly banned or replaced in due course, therefore it is imperative that modern day stove companies appreciate the changing market.

The Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove will instantly become the focal point of your room, a conversation starter and the go to subject. The machine looks and feels bigger than it actually is while creating the perfect 5 kW heat output. Need we say more?

Conclusion

There is no doubt that the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove perfectly reflects the growing trend for widescreen stoves. Maintaining the look and feel of an old world stove while utilising the latest in combustion technology is a skill many leading stove companies have developed. It is subtle, sometimes goes unnoticed but this is what makes the modern day stove industry so attractive to consumers. So, why not check out the Hereford 5 SE Widescreen Multifuel Stove and see what all the fuss is about?