Stuv 30 Compact Panel Inset Wood Burning Fire

Description

The Stûv 30 Compact Inset Panels Wood Burning Stove is a built-in compact wood burning stove that combines the core Stûv 30 Compact inset fire with finished metal front panels, giving the installation a more resolved architectural look while reducing the amount of surrounding building work required. It is designed for customers who want the performance and flexibility of the inset stove, but with a cleaner, more finished presence created by factory front panels rather than a fully bespoke built surround.

What makes this version distinct is the front panel system. The panels give the stove a more deliberate visual presence within the wall and help create a higher-quality finished appearance with less site work. The supplied data also states that the façade is adaptable, with various widths and finishes available, and that cladding can also be made in stone. In addition to the standard panel options, there is also a special corner front version for corner installations. This gives the stove more design flexibility than a plain inset fire, while still retaining the compact proportions of the underlying appliance. The front panels are available in 19 shades of temperature-resistant powder-coated paint, as well as a rust finish, allowing the final appearance to be matched more closely to the room design.

Behind the front panels is the same distinctive Stûv operating concept. The stove uses the rotating 3-door system, allowing you to switch between glass door, solid door and open-fire mode. The glass door gives a broad and safe flame view with excellent output. The solid door supports slower running and conceals the combustion chamber when the stove is not in use. The open-fire mode provides a more immediate fireside feel and can also be used for barbecue cooking where applicable. This makes the stove much more adaptable than a standard inset model with a single fixed front.

In performance terms, the Stûv 30 Compact Inset Panels Wood Burning Stove has a 6 kW nominal output, a 3 to 8 kW usage range, 81% efficiency, CO emissions of 0.06%, fine particle emissions of 27 mg/Nm³, and an A+ energy efficiency class. The cast iron combustion chamber, multiple air distribution points and high airtightness are all highlighted as part of the stove’s high-quality combustion system. It supports direct outside air connection, accepts vertical logs up to 40 cm, and includes a built-in ashtray. Warm air can be distributed naturally or with an optional fan, which can help improve temperature balance in the room.

Key Features:

• Compact built-in wood burning stove with front panels
• Finished metal front panel system
• Various panel widths and finishes available
• Stone cladding option available
• Corner front version available
• Rotating 3-door system
• Glass door, solid door and open-fire mode
• 6 kW nominal output
• Usage range from 3 to 8 kW
• 81% efficiency
• Energy efficiency class A+
• Direct outside air connection
• Built-in ashtray
• Accepts logs up to 40 cm
• 150 mm flue outlet above
• 150 mm hot-air outlets
• Optional fan
• 19 powder-coated colour finishes
• Rust finish available
• Optional barbecue
• Optional Mobilobox
• Optional log rack
• Optional ground plate

Front Panel/ Cladding Examples:

Expert Insight

The key advantage of this version is that it sits between a completely raw inset and a fully bespoke masonry solution. The front panel system reduces the amount of finishing work needed on site, while still allowing the final fireplace to feel deliberate and design-led. That can be especially useful in projects where the customer wants a cleaner architectural result but does not want the time, cost or variability of a fully site-built surround.

The availability of different panel widths, multiple finishes and a corner version also makes this much more than a simple trim option. It allows the same compact firebox to be adapted visually to different room layouts and design directions without changing the core stove performance.

Suitability

The Stûv 30 Compact Inset Panels Wood Burning Stove is well suited to built-in fireplace projects, modern renovations, energy-efficient homes and interiors where a cleaner finished inset look is needed without extensive custom building work. It is a strong choice for customers who want a premium compact inset stove with flexible operating modes, strong combustion performance and broader design choice through front panels and finishes.

Installation / Technical Notes

The stove is made from steel and cast iron and finished in Stûv grey. It has a stove weight of 125 kg, a 150 mm flue outlet above, 150 mm hot-air outlets and a 63 mm outside air inlet. The stated minimum draw is 12 Pa, smoke mass flow is 5.5 g/s, and average smoke temperature is 332°C. Minimum insulation thickness between the stove and combustible materials is listed as 0 cm at the back, 3 cm at the sides and 3 cm above.