The MI-Fire Tinderbox Small 4.9kW Ecodesign Wood Burning Stove is a compact British-designed wood burner created to deliver high efficiency, low emissions and practical everyday heating in a smaller format. With its 4.9kW output, 82.7% efficiency, A+ energy rating, Ecodesign 2022 compliance and Smoke Control Area Exempt status, it is an excellent choice for customers wanting a cleaner-burning wood stove that does not compromise on performance.
The Small Tinderbox Wood Stove is especially well suited to rooms where space is more limited but strong stove performance is still important. Its more compact proportions make it easier to accommodate in smaller fireplace openings, cottage settings and snug-style living areas, while the near-5kW output keeps it highly usable for day-to-day heating. This makes it a particularly practical option for homes wanting a real wood burner without moving into a larger stove footprint than the room needs.
Built from a steel body with a cast iron door, the stove combines efficient modern construction with a more traditional fireside character. The steel body supports strong heat performance and durability, while the cast iron door gives the front of the stove a reassuring visual weight and classic appearance. The result is a stove that feels robust and versatile enough for both traditional and more contemporary interiors.
One of the main strengths of the MI-Fire Tinderbox Small is its efficiency and low-emission performance. With 82.7% efficiency, A+ energy rating and low 18% dust emissions, it is positioned as one of the most efficient stoves of its size in the UK, while also offering some of the lowest particulate emissions available in its category. For customers who want the atmosphere of a real wood fire alongside modern environmental performance, that is a significant advantage.
The stove also offers practical installation flexibility, with both top and rear flue outlet positions available. It is suitable for a 12mm hearth, which can be an especially useful benefit in the right setting. Clearances to combustibles and non-combustibles, along with hearth and furniture projection requirements, are clearly stated to support installation planning.
Key Features
- 4.9kW wood burning stove
- 82.7% efficiency
- A+ energy rating
- Ecodesign 2022 compliant
- Smoke Control Area Exempt
- Low 18% dust emissions
- Designed in the UK
- Steel body construction
- Cast iron door
- Top or rear flue outlet
- Suitable for 12mm hearth
- Compact high-performance design
Expert Insight
A compact stove with this level of efficiency can be especially valuable in smaller rooms, because it allows you to keep the appliance size sensible without giving up strong performance. The combination of A+ efficiency and 12mm hearth suitability also makes it one of the more practical choices for many modern installations.
Suitability
The MI-Fire Tinderbox Small 4.9kW Ecodesign Wood Burning Stove is well suited to snugs, cottages, smaller living rooms, and homes wanting a compact wood burner with high efficiency and low-emission credentials.
Installation / Technical Notes
The MI-Fire Tinderbox Small offers 4.9kW output, 82.7% efficiency, and an A+ energy rating. It is Ecodesign 2022 compliant, Smoke Control Area Exempt, and built from a steel body with a cast iron door. It weighs 65kg. The top spigot outlet sits 140mm from the rear of the stove, while the rear spigot outlet is 400mm from the floor. Distance to combustibles is Side: 400mm, Back: 300mm, and distance to non-combustibles is Side: 75mm, Back: 50mm. Hearth projection is Front: 400mm, Side: 150mm, and distance to furniture is Front: 1075mm. This stove is suitable for a 12mm hearth.
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