Woodburners
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Firenzo
Bronte AG Top Outlet
score
Avg price
$3240
Test results
- 60Emissions
- 93Efficiency
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Good points
- NES (clean air) approved for urban areas.
- Excellent efficiency (significantly above average for a NES compliant woodburner).
- Can be installed in Hastings Zone 1.
Bad points
- Below average emissions performance for a NES compliant woodburner.
- Can't be installed in Otago Air Zone 1 (Alexandra, Cromwell, Clyde, Arrowtown) or in Milton.
- Can't be installed in Canterbury clean air zones.
- Can't be installed in some parts of the Nelson Urban Area.
How we test
Testing for emissions, efficiency and power output using AS/NZS 4012/4013 was carried out by an independent lab in New Zealand.
We analyse data from National Environmental Standards (NES) testing to generate scores out of 10 for emissions and efficiency, along with an overall score. This gives us a clear picture of the performance, features and specifications for almost every model on the market.
Where available, we've also included the NZHHA output results. These results reflect the absolute maximum heat output you could achieve in your home.
Price is from the manufacturers’ survey and is without a flue kit unless stated otherwise.
Overall score includes:
Efficiency (60%)
Emissions (40%)
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Model
- Type
Freestanding
- Avg price
$3240
Specifications
- Emissions (g/kg)
1
- Heating efficiency (%)
76
- Power output (kW)
8
- Meets NES standards
- NZHHA test power output (kW)
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- Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
610 x 660 x 465
- Radiant or convector
Both
Features
- Wetback
- CM1 Emissions (g/kg)
n/a
- CM1 Efficiency (%)
n/a
- ULEB
- LEB
- Hastings
- Central Otago
- Special features
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More info
- Notes
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Great woodburner
Pros
I have had my Bronte 19 years and have only had to replace the fire bricks once. The cast iron top means that it continues to warm the room after the wood has burned away, so gives all night heat. I have the wetback version and can turn off electric water-heating for most of winter
Cons
Fire bricks were difficult to install
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Judy W.
Used 6 months or more