Arada Holborn 5 Multi-fuel/Wood Burning Stove

Arada Holborn 5 Multi-fuel/Wood Burning Stove

We recently posted details of the Arada Holborn 5 Wood Burning Stove and now we can announce the stove is available from today. It turns out there is also a multi-fuel version of the Arada Holborn 5 Stove which will further increase the potential market. So, as well as burning good old-fashioned wood you can now burn briquettes, anthracite and other solid fuels with your Arada Holborn 5 Multi-fuel Stove.

Characteristics of the Arada Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove

We already know that the Arada Holborn 5 Stove is compatible with small to medium sized rooms with an output which varies from 1.5 kW up to 7 kW reflected in the 4.9% nominal output rating. The efficiency rating for the wood burning stove is 79.8% and for the multi-fuel variety it stands at around 82.3%. The maximum log length is 300 mm which allows you to fill the combustion area with a good flow of fuel. As with any new wood-burning or multifuel stove, there is a need to appreciate the energy rating system and these two machines come in at A+ which is obvious very impressive.

The dimensions of the Arada Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove are 635 mm in height, 484 mm in width with a depth of 370 mm. The flue outlet is 125 mm. Safety distances from combustibles range from:-

Standard flue connection

•    Side wall 550 mm
•    Rear wall 700 mm

Twin wall insulated flue

•    Side wall 500 mm
•    Rear wall 75 mm

It is strongly recommended that you take advice from the installer as to the specific safety distances for your scenario and the type of stove. These are very important elements of the installation program and should not be ignored.

Should you choose the wood-burning or multifuel variation?

Whether you go for the Arada Holborn 5 Wood Burning Stove or Arada Holborn 5 Multifuel Burning Stove will depend on your specific situation and budget. It obviously goes without saying that you get a greater variety of potential fuel types using the multifuel stove. However, for many people the stereotypical experience relates to wood-burning stoves. Therefore, it is not difficult to see why the Arada Holborn 5 Wood Burning Stove is expected to be the best seller amongst the two.

There is also the issue of fuel availability, cost and how often you would expect to use your Arada Holborn 5 Stove. After considering all of these variables it should be fairly easy to come to a conclusion.

Summary

Many stove enthusiasts will be relieved to find that Arada have released both a wood-burning and multifuel variation for the new Arada Holborn 5  Stove. This will ensure that all parties are satisfied and gives a broader market range although many people still prefer the traditional wood-burning experience. We can only hope that the Arada Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove is the latest in a long line of quality stoves from the company going forward.