Description
Do not let the name fool you. The Northern Flame Snug is small on the outside but packs a strong 10kW of heat, which is why it is one of the most popular stoves we install in Cape Town homes. It is a clean burning multi fuel stove with a large window and polished steel handle and levers.
Northern Flame Snug Multi Fuel Stove Features
Compact size, strong output
At 38.8 x 47 x 61.9 cm and 80 kg, the Snug fits into tight spots and smaller hearths. Its output range runs from about 4.7 to 10.2 kW, so you can keep a gentle fire in autumn and turn it right up in July.
Wood or smokeless coal
For wood, the left lever shuts off air from below so the logs burn on a flat bed, while air keeps flowing over the top. For smokeless coal, you open the bottom air to feed the fire through the grate. The firebox has a removable galvanised ash pan for easy cleaning.
A cleaner, more efficient burn
The Snug is a true closed combustion fireplace with an eco-design firebox. Preheated air burns off smoke inside the stove, and an air wash keeps the glass clear. That gives you 80.80% efficiency, less wood used and less smoke from the chimney, making it a smokeless indoor fireplace in daily use.
Is the Snug right for your home?
Northern Flame rates it for about 96 m2, which suits a medium to large lounge or a modest open-plan area. If your room is very small, the smaller Hampton may suit better. Compare models in our freestanding fireplaces range or read our Northern Flame fireplaces review.
Installation in Cape Town
We fit the Snug with a 125 mm flue from the top or the rear, a wind-rated cowl and a sealed flashing, then issue the certificate. Adjustable legs help us level it on older floors. See our fireplace installation in Cape Town or the full Northern Flame line.
Northern Flame Snug FAQs
Is the Snug a slow combustion fireplace?
Yes. With the air turned down it burns slowly and evenly, holding heat for hours. That is the same thing most people mean by a slow combustion fireplace.
Can I get the Snug with a stand?
The standard Snug sits on adjustable legs. If you want a raised look with log storage, ask us about the Azar with stand or the Hampton Vista 500.
Does it need an outside air supply?
Not usually, but there is an option to connect an external air intake, which helps in very airtight modern homes.
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