Hi Gabriel, based on your review and others I was convinced this was the stove for me. I had been researching wood stoves for 6 months or more, and I have just moved house and my new Ambition 8 has been up and running for over a month now. I had the Defra lock taken out, am using kiln dried oak and it has performed flawlessly and surpassed my expectations. In cold spells I am easily keeping it going 24 hours a day and it is heating my small cottage at 1400ft above sea level in the North Pennines both down and upstairs. Never had any issues lighting. Overnight I can always keep it in, but now and then the glass does goes black, that is a fine balance on the air control between going out and staying in. The tar always disappears during the day as the heat ramps up. Lately in milder weather I've let it go out at night as I was too warm! Best big wedge of money I've ever spent. The only downside is I am going through a lot of logs, but next winter I will be better prepared.
Hi Gabriel, i just wanted to thank you so much for your review on the Heta ambition 5, because of this i had one fitted a month ago, it absolutley perfect as you say, and the heat and wonderful flame pattern, is fabulous, i have followed your way of lighting the stove, and succeeded every time, no problems what so ever. The glass is perfectly clean and clear next morning, I would never have considered a Heta stove, but because of you and your channel, i have got perfection. I cant thank you enough, your a star, 5 star *****
My final verdict, i put three lumps on there tonight, i wasnt putting enough logs in before, now it can be turned right down and stays clear, kiln dryed, Gabriels review is absolutly spot on, i recon it well worth working it out, and persevering , its brilliant now. Except the handle which is just unlucky, i,ll get it swapped. Cheers mate, nice one.
I love your videos. I have returned to this one many times. Mine being fitted in 2-3 weeks. A couple of things I would add. 1 show the stove after an overnight burn, to get an idea of how messy or ash spillage there is. 2 show more of your beautiful lady. She could sell me anything. Keep up the good work.
Just watched over and over again rewievs on Heta inspire 45 multi fuel, just ammazing... I am stove first time buyer, hoping is a good choice?!?!? 🤔 🤔 🤔
Hi, you are talking about this stove needing the prefect fuel, and in the comments refer to 'kiln dried'. I am a chainsaw and trailer kind of user who seasons his own wood and it might be pine sometimes, is this not a good choice? My main reason for looking at it is 1 you say its good 2 heta give extremely clear clearance to combustibles meaning I can use it with my period wooden surround 3 it appears to only require a 5 inch liner which makes the fitter happy 4 as it has not ash pan, it looks like theres way more room for logs to go in it? If normal wood is not enough for this, what would you recommend looking at? I am really not that fussed about a few % on efficiency as I have enough wood.
I think you’d get on fine. This stove won’t put up with someone taking short cuts (particularly when lighting), but if you’re seasoning the wood and not burning it green, then you’d get on fine. And pine, or really any wood will be fine, the key thing is dryness. Biggest problem is 5” liner. This stove is vastly improved on a 6” flue for a number of reasons: You can remove the DEFRA kit (as long as you’re not in a smokeless zone) It’s easier to light And generally it will solve smoke spillage issues.
I’m a little confused what separates somebody that’s going to work it well from somebody that isn’t going to work it well are you saying it’s very particular about the fuel as well?
The Ambition 8 is more forgiving, but they need dry fuel, good lighting technique, and a bit of time to get used to them. Other than you’ll get on fine. Less experienced users work them out quickly, petiole who are used to other stoves tend to struggle more as they behave differently to many others.
Hi Gabriel Thanks for the videos. Im about to install either the ambition, or blithfield, ivar 5 you see where i'm going. Im following your advice and fitting a 6" liner then im presuming it then fits onto a 5" flue. Im also going to be useing brickettes to be long burning when necesarry but not using coal. Im even using overnight brickettes which are made of wood bark and burn for 4-8 hours. I used to put two on my open fire and get it to burn overnight. Peat is also very slow burning This is good if you are going out and leaving the fire unattended. My question is if I buy a stove with No Ashpan and evn though bark briquettes produce 1%ash if your running the stove 24/7 how do you clean out excess ash?
My experience with peat and all the manufactured logs is that they produce way more ash than normal wood, but I haven’t used them all to be fair. When emptying the stove, I do it in the morning. I push all the embers to one side (two or three times a month normally) and then I take half the ash out. Then I push everything back to the middle and carry on. My longest burn to date roughly 3 months. But I would often have had stuff running all the time for 6-7 months of the year. Nowadays I change my stoves too regularly, so I don’t do this anymore.
Hi Gabriel. This stove is on my shortlist, but I would please like to ask how it compares with the Clearview Vision 500 in terms of build quality and performance (notwithstanding the Vision 500 has a riddling grate)? Thank you so much for making these videos, which I find incredibly informative, helpful and interesting.
Those 2 appliances are VERY different (similar to comparing a diesel Bentley from the 90’s to a modern Bentley running on petrol), but I’ll give it a go 😬. The Clearview is more powerful. The Heta is more controllable. The Clearview is British built and designed. The Heta will burn for longer on a load of logs. The Clearview has a traditional style which you may prefer. The Heta is more efficient, cleaner and better at driving heat forward. The Clearview will burn coal efficiently. The Heta has a stay cool handle and a single control so is more practical. They are both very roughly built, will last a very long time and both are built for very serious use. I hope that sort of helps?
Hi, thanks I’ve enjoyed watching your TH-cam clips and have ordered my Heta Ambition 5, a newbie to Log burners please may I ask your opinion on logs?Which is the perfect fuel for this stove, kiln dried or seasoned hard wood? Thanks
Definitely kiln dried, it wants the best but it will certainly give you the best back (once you’ve learned how to use it). Also if you’re not in a smoke controlled area, it is strongly advised that the DEFRA bolt is removed from the stove.
@@IAlternateMyCapitals it blocks the air vent slightly open, which forces the stove to burn hotter. This reduces particulates in built up areas (DEFRA Approval is a requirement for built up areas, mostly in City centres), if it’s not required in your area then I would remove it.
Hi Gabriel, thank you for this video, particularly the start up procedure. I had been trying to get mine up to temp using the manual which suggests two small logs and some kindling rows and it was having none of it! Only problem I have now is that it is more at the lower end of optimal temperature when I turn the controls down much and can soot again. Would you suggest more fuel then turning down after reload? Thank you 🙏
If you’re still getting sooting then it’s definitely still getting up to temperature. The flue heats up relatively quickly, but there is a lot of stove to heat, so keep it open and allow it right up to 250°C. Add fuel and only use the control to stop the stove from increasing in temperature, leave it for 30-60min and you can then exercise full control (once you’ve got the hang of this you can then start cutting corners to find the easiest way to get the required results). Also… You’ll find that fuel when added still has moisture, resins etc to burn out of it. Wait for the fuel to be properly lit and burning all over before you exercise any of the stoves control. This’ll also help to prevent any blackening on the glass!
Thank you for your reply its really appreciated. I dont think i can get it as high as 250c. About 180-190c is the hottest i have had it. I will persevere and get there. You are definitely right on it barrelling heat out though! Thank you again and for all you and your Wife do. Its a Godsend your channel mate.
No worries at all, thanks a lot. I think we’ve found the issue, definitely temperature related. Give it a go, reach 250° and you should find that everything starts working properly!
Hi, are you implying this is difficult to operate? I struggle to understand that considering there’s one lever. Would love your opinion please. Any thoughts on this vs the clock Sudbury wood burner ( I don’t want multi fuel). Thanks
This stove is purely difficult to light. Once lit it is perhaps the best I’ve ever encountered, but the initial learning can be frustrating. Once you’ve learned how to use it well though, I’ve never heard of anyone not thinking it was the best stove they’d ever seen. I haven’t used the Sudbury, but I am hopefully at some point this year, so it’ll be fun to make the comparison!
Great video but you should make it clear you have removed the defra stop,I think the 5 kw is set at 35 % and 8 at 40% ,really looking forward to installing my 8kw
Hi, Thanks for the comment, good luck with your Ambition 8. Between the 2, the 8 is definitely the easier one to use, it works beautifully! Particularly if you’re not in a smokeless zone 😜
Hi Gabriel, you mention in this video that the wood is 'bone dry', I always thought that below 20% moisture content was recommended for a wood burner. The wood in my garage is coming out with a moisture reading of about 10% - 15% and seems to burn OK. Are you saying that for this stove (and other wood burning only stoves) the moisture content should be close to zero? As I have my stove on a bench I can store wood either below the bench or in an adjacent log basket. So I do have the option to store the wood underneath the stove to prior to use to reduce the moisture content further if it helps when burning.
10-20% is ideal. The Ambition 5 is always best with the lower end, particularly when lighting the stove. Once it’s hot, anything up to around 20% will work fine! My fuel is kiln dried ash, which tends to be 10-15%
Thanks Gabriel, I wonder if you could advise on Stove size? I have run my room dimensions through the various online calculators and arrived at a figure of about 7.5kw The Heta Inspire 5 quotes an output of 3kw - 7 kw so technically slightly on the small size, whilst the 8 version has a much wider output figure of 4kw - 12kw. So, as a general rule, is it better to go lower sized and push the stove closer to its higher output figure, or buy bigger and just let it tick over on the lower of its output range? For information we use our current log burner for background heat from say 5.00 in the evening until 11.00 and need a reasonable sized unit to fill the fireplace without looking lost! But with these modern stoves seemingly able to burn for longer on a smaller number of logs, I am keen to see if these times can be extended as our logs are free but the oil for the C/H certainly is not!!
Hi Gabriel, i,ve had the ambition 8 for a two weeks, its hard to light compaired to a multifuel, lets face it, if the woods not bone dry , it smokes up if its not up highish , when you open it , it normally lets out smoke, but them its amazing, the handle loose as well now. I,m in two minds to send it back. What would you do? I love it, the flames amazing , control is amazing, but my othe stove was 30 years old, a woodwarm clearview ....... its was rusty when i got it but it worked for 15 years after and still does. I do love the stove but i,m not sure, if theres something better i should have got, another woodwarm? But then i just looked at it , and the flame picture is totally amazingly beautiful , stunning , what a dilema. Its the smoke escaping that bothers me mainly, my flue is fine , draws great, no worries there, but everytime a little bit of smoke gets out. Is the trade for that picture some anoyances, are the others not as good looking but easier ? Help me out please. Cheers.
Your new stove is a very very different beast to what you had. The issue is that you have all the habits and skills of working with a steam engine, but now your working with a McLaren. I would stick with it, because all the issues with lighting, the glass and smoke etc are almost certainly all about technique. The handle being loose is strange as I have not encountered this being a problem, obviously just do it up tight and this shouldn’t be an ongoing issue. This stove in order to be as good as it is, does rely on you and your fuel being on it’s A game, but once you’ve got that down it will never stop impressing. I can run that stove closed down overnight and get up everyday with the glass still clean and the stove still lit, but again this is simply all experience and technique. I’m certain you will get there with it, but all expectations and experience with your last stove do certainly need putting to one side, otherwise you’ll get nowhere (steam engine, Vs a McLaren).
@@TheTortoise Th e handle is loose on its pivot, i cant tighten it up , i tried but i think its pressed on, and even when hot , after burning just kindling on high and letting it go orange , then opening it, i still get a smell that requires me to open the bloody window.... and LET THe HEAT OUT !!! GREAT. but like you say , it really requires a bit of learning. I STILL LOVE IT THOUGH !! When it going, its better than doing magic mushrooms visually. LOL... cheers Gabriel.
Hi Gabriel just a bit of advice if you could please? Im looking at getting either the Ambition, Inspire or Ivar 5. Id love the Ambition over the others but noticed in another question you answered you say the Ambition would be better suited to a 2 storey house where as i live in a bungalow. Do you think a shorter chimney would be an issue with the Ambition at all? Also, great channel. Its like finding a new series on Netflix. I've binge watched every video 😂
Thanks for all your watching 😆. The Ambition is definitely suited to a good draw. My suggestion is fit a 6” with any of them and if you’re wanting to use it a lot the best is the Ivar, then the Ambition if you can face the tricky lighting and then the Inspire. They’re all superb, so there isn’t a bad choice, but the Ambition will be tricky to light.
Thanks Gabriel really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me. So fit a 6" liner rather than the standard 5"? It will he getting used approx 6-7 hours mon- Fri and all day on weekends so a bit of use. I've always had open fires but this will be my first stove. I'm prepared to put the work in perfecting lighting whichever one I get. Could I just ask if you dont mind, what issues with initial lighting I'd be likely to face wirh the Ambition? Thanks again for your advice 👍
@@GrantNixon-v9n it just requires perfect technique. If you follow the video you’ll be fine, but it’s the days when you’ve run out of kindling or dry fuel and suddenly it’s a complete nightmare. Like anything at peak performance it’s a nightmare in the wrong hands or in the wrong situation (an F1 car in a field with me or you driving). Once you’ve lit it, the stove is superb and even that is easy with the right technique and fuel, it’s just its unforgiving nature when it’s not perfect.
Just an update if this might help anyone getting a stove on a shorter flue. We went with the Heta inspire 45 which got fitted over a year ago now and it's been absolutely flawless. It lights very easily, the glass stays crystal clear, kicks out loads of heat and is very economical on wood. It's very well engineered and is a pleasure to use. Actually looking forward to winter so we can use it every day again.
Thanks for the overview. You highlight the perfection of the stove requiring a perfect owner and fuel. Does this mean it is a fiddly or awkward stove to use?
It depends who you are. If you enjoy perfection and trying to achieve it, then you will love it, it is very rewarding. But if you’re looking for a normal everyday stove, then look at something else, because this will require at the very least an interested and keen hand.
Thank you for the advice - you have mentioned that you got the glass black at some point - we got this stove recently and are getting it black all the time! Can you please advise how to avoid that? Thank you
Hi, If you got it recently then 90% of the time the issue is not getting the stove hot enough when lighting. Until this stove is right up to temperature it will misbehave. I wouldn’t worry too much about cleaning the glass, instead focus on the lighting process. A good indicator of temperature is the bricks inside going back to a Sandy colour. Whilst the bricks are black the stove isn’t hot, once you achieve operating temperature you can then bring the stove under control, but closing the door or the vents to soon will completely destroy the lighting progress. Let me know how you get on, and bear in mind it took me over half an hour to get the stove up to temperature whilst I was getting used to it.
Hi great video I have the Ambition 8 but when I close the air dampener down to the left the flame does not go down like yours does plus the dampener stops before getting to the end of the slot So there’s no big difference in the flames between fully open and fully closed is it because I have the 8 and only 5 reduces the flames more ? Or is there a restrictor on the 8 ? Thanks
There is a restricter on the 8, so that it can be used in a smokeless zone. If you’re not in a smokeless zone, then as long as it has been fitted properly you can remove the block. But do be careful, it is an incredibly controllable stove and shutting it down fully can cause flue explosions (I have a video about these being released next Friday). As long as you don’t fully shut it, the stove works superbly, it’s even better than the 5.
@@TheTortoise Thank you sir, that information is really appreciated and has now put my mind at rest I thought we had a faulty stove, a tad smaller block restricter would have been better to reduce the flames just a bit smaller so not as to rip through the wood but it gives so much heat out it’s amazing in that sense and the flames look amazing through the big glass panel It’s a lovely quality unit
@@TheTortoise Brilliant that looks easy and you can adjust the nuts so the restricter does not completely close , fantastic Thank you so much for your prompt replies top man 👏👍
I love this stove BUT it is probably too much for my room. Would there be sooting problems if I had to burn it at a lower temperature? Also Gabriel - what a brilliant source of information you are! Thanks for providing so much information on such a wide range of stoves.
This one is quite a beast. A slightly smaller yet similar stove is the DG Ivar 5, with both of these you can run them between 4-7kw so they are pretty flexible. The key thing is dry fuel, if the fuel is dry you can get away with quite a lot.
Gabriel thanks for making these videos, they have been very useful in making a decision on a log burner. I was looking at the Ambition 5 before seeing your video . It seems to be a little bigger than other stoves I was looking at. I am replacing a jotul 3 gas burning stove which is in the region of 50 mm taller than the Ambition. The fireplace opening I have is quite large so I did not want the stove to look lost in the space! although I think to some extent it is inevitable, also did not want to go up to a bigger 8 kw stove. Anyway after watching your review video I made the purchase of the Ambition 5, however since reading the comments I sense that the stove may be a bit tricksy at first, should this be a huge concern? Incidentally I have also checked out your comments on defeating the Defra control as I am in a non smokeless area, This is different on the Aspire 5 to the inspire 45 as per your other video. If anything simpler. Thanks again for making the videoed and any further advise on getting started with this stove would be appreciated. Jack
Thanks for the message. This stove is quite tricky to light, but you will learn quickly. Just follow the method in the video and make sure you leave the door adjust for at least 15 minutes whilst the stove establishes a draw. Let me know if you struggle.
@@TheTortoise Gabriel, stove has arrived and on reading the instructions there seem to be specific caveats related to running overnight, I assume these are fairly standard across most manufacturers ? I will be running the stove on a 5” flue so am wondering if you would still recommend removing the Defra stop ? Cheers
@@rkrbar if a stove is fitted on a 5” liner they have to be DEFEA approved unless the manufacturer says otherwise. Overnight running is commonly not encouraged because if it is done badly you will soot things up and in extreme cases cause chimney fires. If done well with dry fuel on an efficient stove then I would recommend it to almost everyone. It will be trickier to do with a DEFRA kit in place however.
@@TheTortoise I assume the same stove supplied and fitted in Denmark would not have the Defra control. Clearly closing the control fully will starve the fire completely, but using a degree of care I would hope to be able to reduce the airflow into the stove to below the Defra setting. Given I only sleep for about 6 or 7 hours at best I don’t anticipate an issue in reviving the fire in the morning in any case 😁😁
@@rkrbar I imagine Denmark is similar that in built up areas there could well be similar restrictions to DEFRA approval, but as you say I doubt running for 7 hours will be difficult anyway.
I noted your comment about you got it wrong initially . I’m assuming this was about operating technique , could you advise what you did that needed changing ?
Thanks for troubling to reply .You suggested you had some issues with it originally and I assume had to develop a different technique in usage , you mentioned there was an issue but never elaborated .
Oh that would be the lighting of it from memory. Lighting this stove is definitely something that you need to learn. Once you’ve got there, it is as superb as stoves get, but lighting this stove can be very unforgiving. The key things are: Very dry fuel Kindling Top down lighting technique And patience!
Stainless steel pipes aren’t magnetic so you have to fix with a screw. Most fitters don’t use stainless steel (S/S) so I doubt it will be an issue for you.
The inspire has the grate and ash pan in it, which is the reason for the change in performance. If you’re burning wood seriously then the Ambition is the one to buy. Otherwise I would focus on what I liked most, because they’re both excellent.
@@TheTortoise I use mostly wood and wood briquettes. I just like them both so I'm asking and your enthusiasm for both didn't help me decide because I just want them both 😂
I’m not aware of that. I must admit that I wouldn’t bother buying that from Heta, because they make the baffle plates from flat vermiculite board. This is very cheaply available in stove shops everywhere, and then I would simply cut one out. Baffle bricks can last a long time, but they are often broken prematurely by someone trying to put large or too many logs into the stove. Basically if you are bumping the baffle then you will eventually break it, and in theory you could break it on day one 😬. I had an Heta Inspire fitted for 3 years once and I never broke the brick, so it’s not been a problem in my case.
Another question Gabriel - we have had the ambition 5 installed now (we have a direct air kit installed with it). We have found when we drop it down to low control sometimes it literally “explodes”. This seems weird > any idea why and how we rectify this issue ?
The requirements in England are 50mm from non combustible surfaces, so roughly 2ftx2ft (610x610mm). Or have I got the wrong end of the stick with your question?
@@monikakusnierova120 sadly my opinion is of little use on this, the decision will lie entirely with the installer. But ordinarily as long as the fireplace does not have any combustible materials in it, then this sounds like plenty of space.
Hi.i have a Harmony 13 and am looking to upgrade to a cleaner glass stove.wd burn smokless coal most of the time.which stove could you recommend. We only need 5 k heating max. We would still like the option to burn logs as well so multifuel Regards Kev. Love your videos.
Well if you intend to use it seriously then I’d have to go for my stove of the year: The Pioneer 400 But if it is for more occasional use then I think I’d favour things like: Morsø Ø4 Dru cast 44 Woodford Turing Arada Farringdon Saltfire STx5 Hope that helps 👍
@The Tortoise Hi.we use ours most of the winter .day and night have used around 50 10k bags of coal which we purchased back in June last year before price went up. As our stove is around £2700 for a new one it might be worth having the back plates replaced and the vermiculite slab at the top. Regards kev.
The shape of the stove and baffle design assist flue gases up the chimney more easily. The tricky part with the 5 is lighting it, and the 8 is noticeably easier. Other than that, (with the DEFRA kit removed) these are 2 of the most controllable, accurate and most rewarding stoves I’ve ever used.
@@TheTortoiseperhaps a silly question but I’ll ask anyway. Finally, our ambition is being fitted a week today. We have been offered a tonne of kiln dried Pine of all things for £50. I know pine has low BTU’s and the burner would rip through it but ultimately it’s pretty cheap and I’m assured it’s moisture content is below 20%. Would you avoid?
@@TerryJamesCole interestingly no, I’d buy it. In Scandinavia they use a lot of softwood, because there’s a lot of it. One of the advantages of a very controlled stove like the Ambition is that it can burn softwood with relatively good results. It works best without the DEFRA kit fitted, but even with the DEFRA kit it will work. Just don’t over fill the stove with it. I would generally think the softwood is most useful for lighting and getting it going again in the morning. You can then switch to hardwood for longer burns. 1 tonne is loads for £50 I’d grab it with both hands!
Just got the 8 installed after a long wait. First burn was so impassive, because we followed the instructions to the letter. Next 2 burns, disasters. You have to get it right first time, you can't open the door and throw in another firelighter, you'll get a room full of smoke!!!! Unless you have the flue and stove very hot, don't open the door 😂😂😂 it's as if the flue is blocked. So back to following the instructions 🤔🤔🤔 will keep you posted
The first 2 weeks of use are a learning curve, once you got it you’ll find it easy. It’s just like the clutch on a car, you’ll get there!!! Glad the first burn went beautifully though!
@@TheTortoise thankyou i bought a charwood arc 5 on your recomendation store stand model,its in my kitchen dinning area,very good on logs,not so good on antracite but i dont mind,heta 45 comming for sittingroom so i will have best of both world 👍
Depends what you’re using it for. If it will be used very seriously and is in a normal 2 storey house, then get the Ambition. If it won’t be used quite so seriously, or if it is in a short building, or you don’t have a chimney. In that case get the Inspire. Hope that helps.
@@TheTortoise Just an update. After the survey it was apparent that both the hetas were going to come into the room too far with the hearth.... i had to change my order to the slimmer Dunsley Avance 500.....theres a bit of a wait but i managed to save about 12 cm of floor space. I hope its a good stove!
@graemeclark6671 Its the mutts nuts pal i love the wide slim screen, its the avance 500 ...the dimensons fit my existong chinmey without coming too far into the room...it looks ace when the flames afterburn the smoke through the holes. You wont go far wrong....my only mistake was getting the shorter legs as its low to get down to at my age..good luck and get a recoheat it is fantastic
It being your first stove, you may find the Inspire 45 easiest. I’m less familiar with the Nordpeis, but my impression is that similar to the Ambition 5 they can need a bit of a practiced hand when lighting them. Certainly the Inspire is relatively forgiving, but it depends what you want it for. All of these are very nice bits of kit, but certainly when comparing the Heta stoves, the Ambition is a serious tool for people who want long burn times and to use it all day. The Inspire is easier to light and use, but that flexibility does mean it’s less focused on perfect performance during overnight running for example. As I say the Nordpeis from what I’ve read and heard from users is it may be more similar to the Ambition when lighting, but I really need to get my hands on one so I can say for sure!
@@TheTortoise Thanks for your promt reply and advice. Stove will be heavily used over a Scottish winter in our bungalow. Will be looking at these in more detail before making a decision. Will let you know how we get on. Thanks again for your reply and I really enjoy the stove videos 👍
Hi Gabriel, based on your review and others I was convinced this was the stove for me. I had been researching wood stoves for 6 months or more, and I have just moved house and my new Ambition 8 has been up and running for over a month now. I had the Defra lock taken out, am using kiln dried oak and it has performed flawlessly and surpassed my expectations. In cold spells I am easily keeping it going 24 hours a day and it is heating my small cottage at 1400ft above sea level in the North Pennines both down and upstairs. Never had any issues lighting. Overnight I can always keep it in, but now and then the glass does goes black, that is a fine balance on the air control between going out and staying in. The tar always disappears during the day as the heat ramps up. Lately in milder weather I've let it go out at night as I was too warm! Best big wedge of money I've ever spent. The only downside is I am going through a lot of logs, but next winter I will be better prepared.
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad it’s working well!
Hi Gabriel, i just wanted to thank you so much for your review on the Heta ambition 5, because of this i had one fitted a month ago, it absolutley perfect as you say, and the heat and wonderful flame pattern, is fabulous, i have followed your way of lighting the stove, and succeeded every time, no problems what so ever. The glass is perfectly clean and clear next morning, I would never have considered a Heta stove, but because of you and your channel, i have got perfection. I cant thank you enough, your a star, 5 star *****
Glad to hear it, thanks a lot. Really glad to hear it’s working well!
My final verdict, i put three lumps on there tonight, i wasnt putting enough logs in before, now it can be turned right down and stays clear, kiln dryed, Gabriels review is absolutly spot on, i recon it well worth working it out, and persevering , its brilliant now. Except the handle which is just unlucky, i,ll get it swapped. Cheers mate, nice one.
Thanks a lot, glad it’s working well!
I love your videos. I have returned to this one many times. Mine being fitted in 2-3 weeks. A couple of things I would add. 1 show the stove after an overnight burn, to get an idea of how messy or ash spillage there is.
2 show more of your beautiful lady. She could sell me anything. Keep up the good work.
😂 you made Amy’s day. I have got a video about overnight running coming soon where I show what to expect after an overnight burn. It’s a good idea 👍
Just watched over and over again rewievs on Heta inspire 45 multi fuel, just ammazing... I am stove first time buyer, hoping is a good choice?!?!? 🤔 🤔 🤔
Hi, you are talking about this stove needing the prefect fuel, and in the comments refer to 'kiln dried'. I am a chainsaw and trailer kind of user who seasons his own wood and it might be pine sometimes, is this not a good choice? My main reason for looking at it is
1 you say its good
2 heta give extremely clear clearance to combustibles meaning I can use it with my period wooden surround
3 it appears to only require a 5 inch liner which makes the fitter happy
4 as it has not ash pan, it looks like theres way more room for logs to go in it?
If normal wood is not enough for this, what would you recommend looking at? I am really not that fussed about a few % on efficiency as I have enough wood.
I think you’d get on fine. This stove won’t put up with someone taking short cuts (particularly when lighting), but if you’re seasoning the wood and not burning it green, then you’d get on fine. And pine, or really any wood will be fine, the key thing is dryness.
Biggest problem is 5” liner. This stove is vastly improved on a 6” flue for a number of reasons:
You can remove the DEFRA kit (as long as you’re not in a smokeless zone)
It’s easier to light
And generally it will solve smoke spillage issues.
I’m a little confused what separates somebody that’s going to work it well from somebody that isn’t going to work it well are you saying it’s very particular about the fuel as well?
The Ambition 8 is more forgiving, but they need dry fuel, good lighting technique, and a bit of time to get used to them. Other than you’ll get on fine. Less experienced users work them out quickly, petiole who are used to other stoves tend to struggle more as they behave differently to many others.
Hi Gabriel
Thanks for the videos. Im about to install either the ambition, or blithfield, ivar 5 you see where i'm going. Im following your advice and fitting a 6" liner then im presuming it then fits onto a 5" flue. Im also going to be useing brickettes to be long burning when necesarry but not using coal. Im even using overnight brickettes which are made of wood bark and burn for 4-8 hours. I used to put two on my open fire and get it to burn overnight. Peat is also very slow burning This is good if you are going out and leaving the fire unattended. My question is if I buy a stove with No Ashpan and evn though bark briquettes produce 1%ash if your running the stove 24/7 how do you clean out excess ash?
My experience with peat and all the manufactured logs is that they produce way more ash than normal wood, but I haven’t used them all to be fair. When emptying the stove, I do it in the morning. I push all the embers to one side (two or three times a month normally) and then I take half the ash out. Then I push everything back to the middle and carry on. My longest burn to date roughly 3 months. But I would often have had stuff running all the time for 6-7 months of the year. Nowadays I change my stoves too regularly, so I don’t do this anymore.
Hi Gabriel. This stove is on my shortlist, but I would please like to ask how it compares with the Clearview Vision 500 in terms of build quality and performance (notwithstanding the Vision 500 has a riddling grate)?
Thank you so much for making these videos, which I find incredibly informative, helpful and interesting.
Those 2 appliances are VERY different (similar to comparing a diesel Bentley from the 90’s to a modern Bentley running on petrol), but I’ll give it a go 😬.
The Clearview is more powerful.
The Heta is more controllable.
The Clearview is British built and designed.
The Heta will burn for longer on a load of logs.
The Clearview has a traditional style which you may prefer.
The Heta is more efficient, cleaner and better at driving heat forward.
The Clearview will burn coal efficiently.
The Heta has a stay cool handle and a single control so is more practical.
They are both very roughly built, will last a very long time and both are built for very serious use.
I hope that sort of helps?
@@TheTortoise thank you for your very informative and detailed reply and for conveying your knowledgeable view.
Hi, thanks I’ve enjoyed watching your TH-cam clips and have ordered my Heta Ambition 5, a newbie to Log burners please may I ask your opinion on logs?Which is the perfect fuel for this stove, kiln dried or seasoned hard wood? Thanks
Definitely kiln dried, it wants the best but it will certainly give you the best back (once you’ve learned how to use it). Also if you’re not in a smoke controlled area, it is strongly advised that the DEFRA bolt is removed from the stove.
@@TheTortoise what does the DEFRA bolt do? Thanks for your videos!
@@IAlternateMyCapitals it blocks the air vent slightly open, which forces the stove to burn hotter. This reduces particulates in built up areas (DEFRA Approval is a requirement for built up areas, mostly in City centres), if it’s not required in your area then I would remove it.
Hi Gabriel, thank you for this video, particularly the start up procedure. I had been trying to get mine up to temp using the manual which suggests two small logs and some kindling rows and it was having none of it!
Only problem I have now is that it is more at the lower end of optimal temperature when I turn the controls down much and can soot again. Would you suggest more fuel then turning down after reload? Thank you 🙏
If you’re still getting sooting then it’s definitely still getting up to temperature. The flue heats up relatively quickly, but there is a lot of stove to heat, so keep it open and allow it right up to 250°C. Add fuel and only use the control to stop the stove from increasing in temperature, leave it for 30-60min and you can then exercise full control (once you’ve got the hang of this you can then start cutting corners to find the easiest way to get the required results).
Also…
You’ll find that fuel when added still has moisture, resins etc to burn out of it. Wait for the fuel to be properly lit and burning all over before you exercise any of the stoves control. This’ll also help to prevent any blackening on the glass!
Thank you for your reply its really appreciated. I dont think i can get it as high as 250c. About 180-190c is the hottest i have had it. I will persevere and get there. You are definitely right on it barrelling heat out though!
Thank you again and for all you and your Wife do. Its a Godsend your channel mate.
No worries at all, thanks a lot.
I think we’ve found the issue, definitely temperature related. Give it a go, reach 250° and you should find that everything starts working properly!
Yep you were right. Perfect now! Thank you mate for saving our Winter 😂
Really glad to hear that. You’re not alone, it’s tricky one to get right!
Hi, are you implying this is difficult to operate? I struggle to understand that considering there’s one lever. Would love your opinion please. Any thoughts on this vs the clock Sudbury wood burner ( I don’t want multi fuel). Thanks
This stove is purely difficult to light. Once lit it is perhaps the best I’ve ever encountered, but the initial learning can be frustrating. Once you’ve learned how to use it well though, I’ve never heard of anyone not thinking it was the best stove they’d ever seen.
I haven’t used the Sudbury, but I am hopefully at some point this year, so it’ll be fun to make the comparison!
Great video but you should make it clear you have removed the defra stop,I think the 5 kw is set at 35 % and 8 at 40% ,really looking forward to installing my 8kw
Hi,
Thanks for the comment, good luck with your Ambition 8. Between the 2, the 8 is definitely the easier one to use, it works beautifully! Particularly if you’re not in a smokeless zone 😜
Hi Gabriel, you mention in this video that the wood is 'bone dry', I always thought that below 20% moisture content was recommended for a wood burner. The wood in my garage is coming out with a moisture reading of about 10% - 15% and seems to burn OK. Are you saying that for this stove (and other wood burning only stoves) the moisture content should be close to zero? As I have my stove on a bench I can store wood either below the bench or in an adjacent log basket. So I do have the option to store the wood underneath the stove to prior to use to reduce the moisture content further if it helps when burning.
10-20% is ideal. The Ambition 5 is always best with the lower end, particularly when lighting the stove. Once it’s hot, anything up to around 20% will work fine!
My fuel is kiln dried ash, which tends to be 10-15%
Thanks Gabriel, I wonder if you could advise on Stove size? I have run my room dimensions through the various online calculators and arrived at a figure of about 7.5kw The Heta Inspire 5 quotes an output of 3kw - 7 kw so technically slightly on the small size, whilst the 8 version has a much wider output figure of 4kw - 12kw. So, as a general rule, is it better to go lower sized and push the stove closer to its higher output figure, or buy bigger and just let it tick over on the lower of its output range? For information we use our current log burner for background heat from say 5.00 in the evening until 11.00 and need a reasonable sized unit to fill the fireplace without looking lost! But with these modern stoves seemingly able to burn for longer on a smaller number of logs, I am keen to see if these times can be extended as our logs are free but the oil for the C/H certainly is not!!
Hi Gabriel, i,ve had the ambition 8 for a two weeks, its hard to light compaired to a multifuel, lets face it, if the woods not bone dry , it smokes up if its not up highish , when you open it , it normally lets out smoke, but them its amazing, the handle loose as well now. I,m in two minds to send it back. What would you do? I love it, the flames amazing , control is amazing, but my othe stove was 30 years old, a woodwarm clearview ....... its was rusty when i got it but it worked for 15 years after and still does. I do love the stove but i,m not sure, if theres something better i should have got, another woodwarm? But then i just looked at it , and the flame picture is totally amazingly beautiful , stunning , what a dilema. Its the smoke escaping that bothers me mainly, my flue is fine , draws great, no worries there, but everytime a little bit of smoke gets out. Is the trade for that picture some anoyances, are the others not as good looking but easier ? Help me out please. Cheers.
Your new stove is a very very different beast to what you had. The issue is that you have all the habits and skills of working with a steam engine, but now your working with a McLaren. I would stick with it, because all the issues with lighting, the glass and smoke etc are almost certainly all about technique. The handle being loose is strange as I have not encountered this being a problem, obviously just do it up tight and this shouldn’t be an ongoing issue.
This stove in order to be as good as it is, does rely on you and your fuel being on it’s A game, but once you’ve got that down it will never stop impressing. I can run that stove closed down overnight and get up everyday with the glass still clean and the stove still lit, but again this is simply all experience and technique. I’m certain you will get there with it, but all expectations and experience with your last stove do certainly need putting to one side, otherwise you’ll get nowhere (steam engine, Vs a McLaren).
@@TheTortoise Th e handle is loose on its pivot, i cant tighten it up , i tried but i think its pressed on, and even when hot , after burning just kindling on high and letting it go orange , then opening it, i still get a smell that requires me to open the bloody window.... and LET THe HEAT OUT !!! GREAT. but like you say , it really requires a bit of learning. I STILL LOVE IT THOUGH !! When it going, its better than doing magic mushrooms visually. LOL... cheers Gabriel.
@@droneliveUK you’ll get there with it, good to hear from you!
Hi Gabriel just a bit of advice if you could please? Im looking at getting either the Ambition, Inspire or Ivar 5. Id love the Ambition over the others but noticed in another question you answered you say the Ambition would be better suited to a 2 storey house where as i live in a bungalow. Do you think a shorter chimney would be an issue with the Ambition at all?
Also, great channel. Its like finding a new series on Netflix. I've binge watched every video 😂
Thanks for all your watching 😆. The Ambition is definitely suited to a good draw. My suggestion is fit a 6” with any of them and if you’re wanting to use it a lot the best is the Ivar, then the Ambition if you can face the tricky lighting and then the Inspire.
They’re all superb, so there isn’t a bad choice, but the Ambition will be tricky to light.
Thanks Gabriel really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me.
So fit a 6" liner rather than the standard 5"?
It will he getting used approx 6-7 hours mon- Fri and all day on weekends so a bit of use.
I've always had open fires but this will be my first stove. I'm prepared to put the work in perfecting lighting whichever one I get.
Could I just ask if you dont mind, what issues with initial lighting I'd be likely to face wirh the Ambition?
Thanks again for your advice 👍
@@GrantNixon-v9n it just requires perfect technique. If you follow the video you’ll be fine, but it’s the days when you’ve run out of kindling or dry fuel and suddenly it’s a complete nightmare. Like anything at peak performance it’s a nightmare in the wrong hands or in the wrong situation (an F1 car in a field with me or you driving).
Once you’ve lit it, the stove is superb and even that is easy with the right technique and fuel, it’s just its unforgiving nature when it’s not perfect.
Just an update if this might help anyone getting a stove on a shorter flue. We went with the Heta inspire 45 which got fitted over a year ago now and it's been absolutely flawless. It lights very easily, the glass stays crystal clear, kicks out loads of heat and is very economical on wood. It's very well engineered and is a pleasure to use. Actually looking forward to winter so we can use it every day again.
Thanks for the overview. You highlight the perfection of the stove requiring a perfect owner and fuel. Does this mean it is a fiddly or awkward stove to use?
It depends who you are. If you enjoy perfection and trying to achieve it, then you will love it, it is very rewarding. But if you’re looking for a normal everyday stove, then look at something else, because this will require at the very least an interested and keen hand.
Thank you for the advice - you have mentioned that you got the glass black at some point - we got this stove recently and are getting it black all the time! Can you please advise how to avoid that? Thank you
Hi,
If you got it recently then 90% of the time the issue is not getting the stove hot enough when lighting. Until this stove is right up to temperature it will misbehave. I wouldn’t worry too much about cleaning the glass, instead focus on the lighting process. A good indicator of temperature is the bricks inside going back to a Sandy colour. Whilst the bricks are black the stove isn’t hot, once you achieve operating temperature you can then bring the stove under control, but closing the door or the vents to soon will completely destroy the lighting progress.
Let me know how you get on, and bear in mind it took me over half an hour to get the stove up to temperature whilst I was getting used to it.
Hi great video
I have the Ambition 8 but when I close the air dampener down to the left the flame does not go down like yours does plus the dampener stops before getting to the end of the slot
So there’s no big difference in the flames between fully open and fully closed is it because I have the 8 and only 5 reduces the flames more ? Or is there a restrictor on the 8 ? Thanks
There is a restricter on the 8, so that it can be used in a smokeless zone. If you’re not in a smokeless zone, then as long as it has been fitted properly you can remove the block. But do be careful, it is an incredibly controllable stove and shutting it down fully can cause flue explosions (I have a video about these being released next Friday). As long as you don’t fully shut it, the stove works superbly, it’s even better than the 5.
@@TheTortoise
Thank you sir, that information is really appreciated and has now put my mind at rest I thought we had a faulty stove, a tad smaller block restricter would have been better to reduce the flames just a bit smaller so not as to rip through the wood but it gives so much heat out it’s amazing in that sense and the flames look amazing through the big glass panel
It’s a lovely quality unit
@@TheTortoise
Just one more thing is there any instructions anywhere on how to remove the restricter ?
Thanks
This video at 3:30 is where I remove a restricter on a Heta Inspire which is the same set up as the Ambition:
th-cam.com/video/bhXMvBH-6No/w-d-xo.html
@@TheTortoise
Brilliant that looks easy and you can adjust the nuts so the restricter does not completely close , fantastic
Thank you so much for your prompt replies top man 👏👍
I love this stove BUT it is probably too much for my room. Would there be sooting problems if I had to burn it at a lower temperature? Also Gabriel - what a brilliant source of information you are! Thanks for providing so much information on such a wide range of stoves.
This one is quite a beast. A slightly smaller yet similar stove is the DG Ivar 5, with both of these you can run them between 4-7kw so they are pretty flexible. The key thing is dry fuel, if the fuel is dry you can get away with quite a lot.
@@TheTortoise Thanks - when I first looked at stoves, the DG Ivar 5 was my choice so I'll take another look. Thank you!
No worries.
Gabriel thanks for making these videos, they have been very useful in making a decision on a log burner. I was looking at the Ambition 5 before seeing your video . It seems to be a little bigger than other stoves I was looking at. I am replacing a jotul 3 gas burning stove which is in the region of 50 mm taller than the Ambition. The fireplace opening I have is quite large so I did not want the stove to look lost in the space! although I think to some extent it is inevitable, also did not want to go up to a bigger 8 kw stove. Anyway after watching your review video I made the purchase of the Ambition 5, however since reading the comments I sense that the stove may be a bit tricksy at first, should this be a huge concern? Incidentally I have also checked out your comments on defeating the Defra control as I am in a non smokeless area, This is different on the Aspire 5 to the inspire 45 as per your other video. If anything simpler. Thanks again for making the videoed and any further advise on getting started with this stove would be appreciated. Jack
Thanks for the message.
This stove is quite tricky to light, but you will learn quickly. Just follow the method in the video and make sure you leave the door adjust for at least 15 minutes whilst the stove establishes a draw.
Let me know if you struggle.
@@TheTortoise Gabriel, stove has arrived and on reading the instructions there seem to be specific caveats related to running overnight, I assume these are fairly standard across most manufacturers ? I will be running the stove on a 5” flue so am wondering if you would still recommend removing the Defra stop ? Cheers
@@rkrbar if a stove is fitted on a 5” liner they have to be DEFEA approved unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
Overnight running is commonly not encouraged because if it is done badly you will soot things up and in extreme cases cause chimney fires. If done well with dry fuel on an efficient stove then I would recommend it to almost everyone.
It will be trickier to do with a DEFRA kit in place however.
@@TheTortoise I assume the same stove supplied and fitted in Denmark would not have the Defra control. Clearly closing the control fully will starve the fire completely, but using a degree of care I would hope to be able to reduce the airflow into the stove to below the Defra setting.
Given I only sleep for about 6 or 7 hours at best I don’t anticipate an issue in reviving the fire in the morning in any case 😁😁
@@rkrbar I imagine Denmark is similar that in built up areas there could well be similar restrictions to DEFRA approval, but as you say I doubt running for 7 hours will be difficult anyway.
I noted your comment about you got it wrong initially .
I’m assuming this was about operating technique , could you advise what you did that needed changing ?
Remind me?
I made this video about 2 years ago, so I’m not sure.
Thanks for troubling to reply .You suggested you had some issues with it originally and I assume had to develop a different technique in usage , you mentioned there was an issue but never elaborated .
Oh that would be the lighting of it from memory. Lighting this stove is definitely something that you need to learn. Once you’ve got there, it is as superb as stoves get, but lighting this stove can be very unforgiving. The key things are:
Very dry fuel
Kindling
Top down lighting technique
And patience!
Looking at your starter kit, you mention fuxing the thermometer with a screw if yoy have an s/s pipe. What's that?
Stainless steel pipes aren’t magnetic so you have to fix with a screw. Most fitters don’t use stainless steel (S/S) so I doubt it will be an issue for you.
I'm thinking of buying this stove but can't decide between ambition and inspire. Is there any major difference, apart from performance?
The inspire has the grate and ash pan in it, which is the reason for the change in performance. If you’re burning wood seriously then the Ambition is the one to buy. Otherwise I would focus on what I liked most, because they’re both excellent.
@@TheTortoise I use mostly wood and wood briquettes. I just like them both so I'm asking and your enthusiasm for both didn't help me decide because I just want them both 😂
Fair enough. The Ambition is a pain to light, but it works so superbly I could t not have it in your position.
@@TheTortoise Awesome, thank you so much for the advice. I love your videos and watch each one even if the stove is different than I need.
Amazing, thanks a lot 😂👍
So what is the right fuel and the right way to keep the glass clean?
Keeping glass clean is part of “the right fuel”, if the fuel is under 15-20% moisture then it will work perfectly and very cleanly.
Following the way the stove is set up, as said, kiln dried logs, and set it up exactly as in video, and its perfect
@@steveturnbull7918 glad to hear it!
Thanks for the comment!
Hi Gabriel - are you aware of issues with getting spares with HETA? How long do baffle plates last?
I’m not aware of that. I must admit that I wouldn’t bother buying that from Heta, because they make the baffle plates from flat vermiculite board. This is very cheaply available in stove shops everywhere, and then I would simply cut one out. Baffle bricks can last a long time, but they are often broken prematurely by someone trying to put large or too many logs into the stove. Basically if you are bumping the baffle then you will eventually break it, and in theory you could break it on day one 😬.
I had an Heta Inspire fitted for 3 years once and I never broke the brick, so it’s not been a problem in my case.
Another question Gabriel - we have had the ambition 5 installed now (we have a direct air kit installed with it). We have found when we drop it down to low control sometimes it literally “explodes”. This seems weird > any idea why and how we rectify this issue ?
Gabriel, what fire opening I do need for Heta inspire 45 multi fuel stove please???
The requirements in England are 50mm from non combustible surfaces, so roughly 2ftx2ft (610x610mm).
Or have I got the wrong end of the stick with your question?
@@TheTortoise my opening is 85cm high x 80cm wide x 35cm deep. Would that be OK in your opinion???
Thank you, Monika
@@monikakusnierova120 sadly my opinion is of little use on this, the decision will lie entirely with the installer. But ordinarily as long as the fireplace does not have any combustible materials in it, then this sounds like plenty of space.
@@TheTortoise thank you Gabriel 🙏🙏🙏
Hi.i have a Harmony 13 and am looking to upgrade to a cleaner glass stove.wd burn smokless coal most of the time.which stove could you recommend. We only need 5 k heating max. We would still like the option to burn logs as well so multifuel
Regards Kev.
Love your videos.
Well if you intend to use it seriously then I’d have to go for my stove of the year:
The Pioneer 400
But if it is for more occasional use then I think I’d favour things like:
Morsø Ø4
Dru cast 44
Woodford Turing
Arada Farringdon
Saltfire STx5
Hope that helps 👍
@The Tortoise Hi.we use ours most of the winter .day and night have used around 50 10k bags of coal which we purchased back in June last year before price went up.
As our stove is around £2700 for a new one it might be worth having the back plates replaced and the vermiculite slab at the top.
Regards kev.
@@kevinjohn725 yes, those stoves are scary money nowadays. Given your use I’d perhaps focus on the:
Clearview Pioneer
Morsø Ø4
I think you mentioned the 8 was less tricky to run than the 5, why is that?
The shape of the stove and baffle design assist flue gases up the chimney more easily. The tricky part with the 5 is lighting it, and the 8 is noticeably easier. Other than that, (with the DEFRA kit removed) these are 2 of the most controllable, accurate and most rewarding stoves I’ve ever used.
Would you recommend only Kiln dried ash for this burner or would any kiln dried hardwood suffice?
Any kiln dried wood will be great. I’m a big fan of beech as well, but the best of the best is silver birch.
@@TheTortoiseperhaps a silly question but I’ll ask anyway. Finally, our ambition is being fitted a week today. We have been offered a tonne of kiln dried Pine of all things for £50. I know pine has low BTU’s and the burner would rip through it but ultimately it’s pretty cheap and I’m assured it’s moisture content is below 20%. Would you avoid?
@@TerryJamesCole interestingly no, I’d buy it. In Scandinavia they use a lot of softwood, because there’s a lot of it. One of the advantages of a very controlled stove like the Ambition is that it can burn softwood with relatively good results. It works best without the DEFRA kit fitted, but even with the DEFRA kit it will work. Just don’t over fill the stove with it. I would generally think the softwood is most useful for lighting and getting it going again in the morning. You can then switch to hardwood for longer burns.
1 tonne is loads for £50 I’d grab it with both hands!
@@TheTortoise that’s an ongoing offer if we want it. I guess I’ll take up the offer of a free net to see how it goes first.
@@TerryJamesCole sounds great. I’d just prefer to mix it with other woods.
Just got the 8 installed after a long wait. First burn was so impassive, because we followed the instructions to the letter. Next 2 burns, disasters. You have to get it right first time, you can't open the door and throw in another firelighter, you'll get a room full of smoke!!!! Unless you have the flue and stove very hot, don't open the door 😂😂😂 it's as if the flue is blocked. So back to following the instructions 🤔🤔🤔 will keep you posted
The first 2 weeks of use are a learning curve, once you got it you’ll find it easy. It’s just like the clutch on a car, you’ll get there!!!
Glad the first burn went beautifully though!
hi james im waiting to get my hetta inspire 45 fitted,is it similar in performance to this model?
It’s similar. I have done a review of the Inspire though:
th-cam.com/video/bhXMvBH-6No/w-d-xo.html
It works beautifully!
@@TheTortoise thankyou i bought a charwood arc 5 on your recomendation store stand model,its in my kitchen dinning area,very good on logs,not so good on antracite but i dont mind,heta 45 comming for sittingroom so i will have best of both world 👍
@@bigstones5710 the Arc looks like a lovely bit of kit, I’ve no doubt you’ll love the Heta too! You’ve definitely got a dream team.
@@TheTortoise the messi and ronaldo of stoves🙈
@@bigstones5710 haha, you’ll have to let me know which is which 👍
How do you run it overnight can you do a video?
Like this:
th-cam.com/users/shortsrTFB_plYBsc?feature=share
I can't budge the shaking gratehandle to empty the ash is there a knack to this
Which stove have you got? This particular stove has no grate.
Heta 45 inspire or this one?
Depends what you’re using it for.
If it will be used very seriously and is in a normal 2 storey house, then get the Ambition. If it won’t be used quite so seriously, or if it is in a short building, or you don’t have a chimney. In that case get the Inspire.
Hope that helps.
@@TheTortoise
Just an update.
After the survey it was apparent that both the hetas were going to come into the room too far with the hearth.... i had to change my order to the slimmer Dunsley Avance 500.....theres a bit of a wait but i managed to save about 12 cm of floor space. I hope its a good stove!
@@pooroldfred I hope so too, I’d love to hear your view once you’ve used it for a couple weeks.
@@pooroldfredwhat’s your opinion on the dunsley? I’m in the same position as you regarding a slimmer stove preference.
@graemeclark6671
Its the mutts nuts pal i love the wide slim screen, its the avance 500 ...the dimensons fit my existong chinmey without coming too far into the room...it looks ace when the flames afterburn the smoke through the holes. You wont go far wrong....my only mistake was getting the shorter legs as its low to get down to at my age..good luck and get a recoheat it is fantastic
instead of watching war, i,m gonna watch your video again.
Sounds much more edifying!
@@TheTortoise it was.
Great informative video.
Any thoughs on the Nordpeis Bergen/Glasgow stoves.Stuck between these and the Heta Ambition/Inspire for my first stove.
It being your first stove, you may find the Inspire 45 easiest. I’m less familiar with the Nordpeis, but my impression is that similar to the Ambition 5 they can need a bit of a practiced hand when lighting them. Certainly the Inspire is relatively forgiving, but it depends what you want it for. All of these are very nice bits of kit, but certainly when comparing the Heta stoves, the Ambition is a serious tool for people who want long burn times and to use it all day. The Inspire is easier to light and use, but that flexibility does mean it’s less focused on perfect performance during overnight running for example.
As I say the Nordpeis from what I’ve read and heard from users is it may be more similar to the Ambition when lighting, but I really need to get my hands on one so I can say for sure!
@@TheTortoise Thanks for your promt reply and advice.
Stove will be heavily used over a Scottish winter in our bungalow.
Will be looking at these in more detail before making a decision.
Will let you know how we get on.
Thanks again for your reply and I really enjoy the stove videos 👍
@@paullobster821 no problem. Great to hear it will be put through its paces. Perhaps the more finessed are the way to go!
@@TheTortoise th-cam.com/video/tuylvQLmb-w/w-d-xo.html
Hah! Gaybriel