Bio-Ethanol Kit — Saltfire ST-X5 / ST-X Wide
Description
Converts an existing wood ST-X5 or ST-X Wide to bio-ethanol. For customers who already own the standard wood version.
- Genuine manufacturer part, supplied by Saltfire Stoves
- Ships with your stove on the same pallet — no second delivery charge
- Ordered on its own, it comes by parcel carrier
Can I install this where I live?
Three questions, answered before you buy
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Do you live in a smoke control area?
Most UK cities are one, and burning wood there is legal only in a DEFRA-exempt appliance. The manufacturer does not publish an exemption for this model, so we do not claim one. If you are in a smoke control area, confirm with your installer before ordering.
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Do you have a chimney, or room for a twin-wall flue?
An existing chimney usually needs a stainless liner. No chimney is not a blocker — a twin-wall system can be run through a wall or roof. Either way it is the installer's call.
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Who signs it off?
A HETAS-registered installer self-certifies and issues the certificate. Any other route means notifying building control before work starts. You need that paperwork when you sell the house.
What a compliant install looks like
- Flue liner — a stainless liner up the chimney. Without a chimney, a twin-wall system runs up a wall or through the roof.
- Register plate — closes off the old chimney opening around the liner, so heat and debris stay where they should.
- Hearth — non-combustible, sized to Building Regulations Document J and extending in front of the door.
- Carbon monoxide alarm — required in the same room. Your installer fits and tests it.
- Clearance to combustibles — as specified by the manufacturer for this model.
Illustrative only — your installer works to the manufacturer instructions and Building Regulations Document J.
Questions people ask before they buy
Wood burning stoves need a flue, a hearth and an installer. These are the questions people actually ask before ordering one — answered straight, including the ones that might stop the sale.
I live in a city — can I legally burn wood?
Yes, if the stove is a DEFRA-exempt appliance — the certification block on this page says whether this model is. Most UK cities are smoke control areas, where burning wood in a non-exempt stove is an offence. Check your postcode with your council.
Do I need a chimney?
No. An existing chimney is usually lined with a stainless flexible liner. Without one, a twin-wall insulated flue can be run up an outside wall or through the roof. Your installer will advise which suits the property.
Can I fit it myself?
Legally you may, but the installation must then be notified to building control and inspected. Using a HETAS-registered installer avoids that — they self-certify and issue the certificate you'll need when selling the house. It also protects the guarantee.
What does delivery actually involve?
The stove ships on a pallet on a two-day service to mainland England and Wales. The courier calls to agree a weekday, so someone needs to be in. It is a kerbside delivery and stoves are heavy, so arrange help to move it. For the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland and the islands, contact us for a quote before ordering.
Wood only or multi-fuel — which should I choose?
Wood only if you'll burn logs, which is what most people do and what suits these stoves best. Multi-fuel adds a grate and ashpan for smokeless fuel. In a smoke control area, only approved smokeless fuels — or wood in an exempt appliance — are permitted.
How long before it’s fitted?
The stove leaves the manufacturer the same working day if you order before 11am, and delivers on a two-day service. Installer lead times are the longer part — book that first, especially between September and December.
Something not covered here? Message us before you order. If it is a question only the manufacturer can answer, we will ask them and come back to you.
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