The Defra Approved Hampton 5 is one of the most up to date and cleanest wood burning stoves sold in the UK. It has been tested and approved to meet the new Ecodesign requirements, making this a stove for now and for the future.
This model not only meets but exceeds the government’s tough requirements by some distance; many stoves do not pass the test at all. All test results have been carried out by Kiwa Gastec in Cheltenham, UK – a leader in their field. Find out more about the Ecodesign scheme at stoveindustryalliance.com.
The Technology
The Hampton 5 boasts some of the lowest combined readings of NOx, CO and dust of any wood burning stove sold in the UK. In response to the government’s initiatives to lower such emissions from wood burning stoves, you can rest assured that you have one of the cleanest stoves for sale in the UK. This unrivalled clean burn has been achieved by the quality engineering exhibited in all Hampton models. All bodies are made from thick steel plate that is perfectly folded and welded together, ensuring no air can leak into the stove.
The hidden gem of this fire is its internal shell – effectively another stove inside the stove, where air is drawn in from the stove’s rear, fed between these two layer of steel and precisely dispersed over the fire at the rear, through a series of holes inside the chamber. Having the air introduced high up in chamber is an effective way of re burning the initial smoke and pollutants created by the fire. The air that is not dispersed through these holes speeds up as it rises over the fire and is released like a curtain of air over the glass. This heating effect speeds the air up and is the most effective way of keeping the glass clean. In our attached video you can see the curtain of air descend on the glass as the vent is opened. Practical and truly wonderful to watch.
The Hampton 5 is a wood burning only stove therefore does not require a multi-fuel grate or ash pan as wood loves to burn on the base. The stove is however lined with thick 30mm vermiculite boards that protect the stoves shell and its internal steel baffle is removable for sweeping. Under the stove is the simple push pull lever that gives an incredibly accurate degree of control over the fire as the vent plate is mechanically attached to the body. The Hampton has a 30mm thick virgin ore cast iron door that helps retain and slowly release the heat into the room in conjunction with the stove thick 10mm thick steel top and 5mm thick steel body. Going into the door is the stove’s unique handmade twist handle with wooden lever. As with all parts of the Hampton they are well designed and engineered but not over complicated. Too often stoves have over complicated system that do not stand the test of time and can be incredibly expensive and complicated to fix. Ecosy+ confidently offer a 7 year warranty on this product.
Crystal Clear Glass
As mentioned in the technology section the air is drawn into the fire low down at the stoves rear. The air races up and over the stoves chamber increasing in speed as it travels until it is unveiled and drops like a curtain over the stoves glass. This can be seen in action on the video attached at the start of this listing. This system is proven to be a very effective way of keeping the glass clean and clear of smoke stains providing the wood burnt is well seasoned.
Custom Burnt Grey Finish
This unique colour is a firm favourite of everyone at Stove World UK HQ. We find it looks different in the changing light and has hints of Brown and Copper as the sunlight hits it. A perfect fit for someone looking for a unit that is truly unique. This version will be hand-finished by stove professionals here at Stove World UK. The whole unit will be stripped and repainted with the highest quality Calfire paint. Calfire is well respected in the industry because their paints are not only great-looking but highly durable.
Optional Extras
This unit comes with three optional extras. The first being a heat shield that reduces the distances to combustibles from 375mm to 300mm, perfect for free standing installs. The second is a vertical rear flue box that makes certain installations a lot easier and also gives the user a perfectly flat top, perfect for cooking. The vertical rear flue box only protrudes 160mm whereas a 90 degree bend added to a stoves rear protrudes a minimum of 230mm, allowing the user to use the rear flue option without having the stove stick too far out in the room. The third and final option is the handle choice. The stove comes as standard with an offset wooden handle (as shown in main image) but is compatible with the Ecosy+ Classic range of handles in either brushed chrome, brass or black as shown in the gallery of images.
7 Year Guarantee
This covers the stove’s body and not the internal perishable parts like grates and fire bricks. Guarantee is activated when the stove is invoiced. 6 digit number on the top of each invoice is the warranty number.For stove to be covered it must be installed by a HETAS engineer or signed off by building control.
DEFRA Approved
The Hampton has been rigorously tested and approved to burn wood in a smoke controlled zones. Defra approved stoves with 5″ flue outlets, like this one, can also be installed with a 5″ liner.
Stove Construction
Body – 10mm thick steel top and 5mm thick steel plate sides.
Grate – No grate required – Wood burns on the vermiculite base
Fire brick – Vermiculite
Why Are We So Cheap?
People often ask us how are prices are so cheap, and we understand why. We design and make a large amount of our products, including the Ecosy+ brand, and they come direct from our factory to us, completely cutting out the middleman. This means we can effectively sell stoves at trade prices direct to the public. We can stock over 2,500 wood burning stoves at any one time and ship direct to the customer with no showrooms. If you’re thinking of purchasing a Hampton 5 stove, we suggest you take a look at our glowing feedback, with over 7,000 positive comments on our stoves and stove products.