The Cast Tec Cougar 5 Multi-Fuel Stove is a robust cast iron stove combining traditional proportions with a large viewing window and practical multi-fuel capability. With a 5kW nominal heat output, it is designed for small to medium-sized rooms and can burn either seasoned wood or suitable smokeless fuels.
The Cougar 5 features primary, secondary Airwash and tertiary combustion air, together with a multi-fuel grate and interchangeable top or rear 125mm flue connection. It is also DEFRA smoke control exempt and EcoDesign Ready.
5kW Multi-Fuel Stove
With a nominal heat output of 5kW, the Cougar provides a practical level of heat for many typical UK living spaces.
Its multi-fuel grate allows the stove to burn both seasoned wood and suitable smokeless fuels, giving greater flexibility over the fuel used.
Cast Iron Construction
The Cougar is constructed from cast iron, giving the stove a substantial feel and strong heat-retaining characteristics. Its Matt Black finish and balanced door design allow it to work within both traditional and more contemporary fireplace settings.
Large Viewing Window
A generous front glass window provides a clear view of the flames, while the firebox can accommodate logs up to approximately 340mm long.
Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Air
The Cougar uses three stages of combustion air to help manage the fire and support efficient burning.
- Primary Air: Controlled from the stove door
- Secondary Airwash: Helps maintain clearer glass
- Tertiary Air: Supports more complete combustion
Fuel Efficiency
Efficiency varies according to the fuel being burned. The supplied technical specification lists:
- Wood Efficiency: 74.7%
- Smokeless Fuel Efficiency: 77.4%
DEFRA Smoke Control Exempt
The Cougar 5 is DEFRA smoke control exempt, allowing wood to be burned in smoke control areas when the appliance is installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
EcoDesign Ready
The stove is listed as EcoDesign Ready, combining traditional solid-fuel heating with modern combustion performance.
Top Or Rear Flue Outlet
A 125mm / 5″ flue outlet can be connected from either the top or rear of the stove, providing flexibility when planning the flue arrangement.
Key Features
- 5kW nominal heat output
- Wood or smokeless fuel
- Robust cast iron construction
- Large viewing window
- 340mm maximum log length
- Multi-fuel grate
- Airwash secondary burn
- Tertiary air system
- DEFRA smoke control exempt
- EcoDesign Ready
- Top or rear flue
- 125mm / 5″ outlet
- Matt Black finish
Specifications
- Brand: Cast Tec
- Model: Cougar 5
- Stove Type: Multi-Fuel
- Nominal Heat Output: 5kW
- Efficiency – Wood: 74.7%
- Efficiency – Smokeless Fuel: 77.4%
- Fuel: Wood & Suitable Smokeless Fuel
- Construction: Cast Iron
- Overall Width: 450mm
- Overall Height: 640mm
- Overall Depth: 400mm
- Flue Diameter: 125mm / 5″
- Flue Position: Top or Rear
- Maximum Log Length: 340mm
- Weight: 99kg
- DEFRA Exempt: Yes
- EcoDesign Ready: Yes
- Finish: Matt Black
- Warranty: 5 Year Stove Body