Charnwood stove dimensions
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Charnwood Stove Dimensions

Compare Charnwood stove sizes, outputs, flue outlets, log lengths, weights and clearance requirements before ordering.

Charnwood stove dimensions matter before you buy online or book an installation. This technical guide brings together useful model data for popular Charnwood Aire, Arc, Bay, Bembridge and C-Series appliances so you can measure your fireplace, check flue size, compare output and understand clearance requirements.

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Measure Before Ordering

Check appliance height, width, depth, flue outlet, log length and clearance requirements before buying a Charnwood stove online.

Installation-Led Advice

Dimensions alone are not enough. Hot Box can advise on fireplace openings, hearths, flue liners, twin wall flue and ventilation.

Range Comparison

Compare Aire, Arc, Bay, Bembridge and C-Series technical data, then link through to the main Charnwood buying pages.

Technical Buying Guide

Will a Charnwood stove fit your fireplace?

Before ordering a Charnwood stove, it is worth checking more than the headline heat output. The appliance must fit the fireplace or hearth, connect safely to the flue, maintain the required distance from combustible materials and provide enough heat for the room without being oversized.

This guide is designed to support customers comparing Charnwood stoves, especially where online ordering, supply-only delivery or installation planning is required.

Use this page to check:

  • Rated output and heat range
  • Net efficiency
  • Flue outlet diameter and position
  • Maximum log length
  • Appliance weight
  • Low stand, store stand and leg options
  • Minimum distance to combustible materials
  • Whether a heat shield or insulated flue may reduce clearances

Important: this page is a practical guide only. Always confirm the latest Charnwood technical documents and site conditions before ordering or installing any appliance.

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Technical Comparison

Charnwood stove dimensions and specification table

The table below compares useful technical information for selected Charnwood models. It is designed to help you shortlist appliances before checking the full model page, current price and installation requirements.

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Model Rated output Net efficiency Flue outlet Max log length Weight Minimum distance to combustibles
Aire 3 3.7kW to room
Range 1.5–5kW
86% Top or rear
125mm / 5″
250mm / 10″ 62kg low
71kg store stand
Side 310mm
Rear 250mm
With insulated flue and heat shield: side 310mm, rear 100mm
Aire 5 5kW to room
Range 2–7kW
84% Top or rear
150mm / 6″
300mm / 12″ 109kg low
123kg store stand
Side 350mm
Rear 350mm
With insulated flue and heat shield: side 350mm, rear 100mm
Aire 7 7kW to room
Range 5–11kW
82% Top or rear
150mm / 6″
390mm / 15″ 117kg low
135kg store stand
Side 420mm
Rear 360mm
With heat shield and insulated flue: side 390mm, rear 110mm
Aire 300 3.6kW to room Refer to current data 125mm / 5″ 244mm 69kg low
77kg store stand
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Aire 500 5kW to room 87% 150mm / 6″ 340mm 102kg low
115kg store stand
With insulated flue: side 350mm, rear 150mm
Aire 700 6.6kW to room 88% 150mm / 6″ 400mm 107kg low
120kg store stand
With insulated flue: side 350mm, rear 150mm
Arc 5 5kW to room
Range 2–7kW
81% wood
82% solid fuel
Top or rear
125mm / 5″
290mm / 11.5″ 130kg low
150kg store stand
Side 300mm
Rear 200mm
With insulated flue: side 270mm, rear 80mm
Arc 7 7kW to room
Range 5–11kW
81% wood
79% solid fuel
Top or rear
150mm / 6″
325mm / 12.5″ 150kg low
170kg store stand
Side 270mm
Rear 150mm
Bay BX 5kW to room
Range 2–7kW
81% Top
150mm / 6″
463mm / 18″ 103kg freestanding
126kg store stand
136kg centre stand
139kg bench stand
Side 150mm
Rear 270mm
With insulated flue: side 100mm, rear 130mm
Bay VL 5kW to room
Range 2–7kW
81% Top
150mm / 6″
463mm / 18″ 94.3kg Side 190mm
Top 350mm
Bembridge 5kW to room
Range 2–5.5kW
82% Top or rear
125mm / 5″
300mm / 12″ 80kg low legs
89kg store stand
83.5kg high legs
Side 500mm
Rear 400mm
C-Eight Blu 8kW to room
Range 7–9kW
81% Top or rear
150mm / 6″
366mm / 14″ 119kg low legs
127kg store stand
122.5kg high legs
Side 600mm
Rear 650mm
With heat shield: rear 250mm
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Charnwood Aire Dimensions

Charnwood Aire stove dimensions

The Aire range is one of the most popular Charnwood families and includes compact, 5kW-class and larger room models. It is a strong choice for customers wanting a clean-lined wood burning stove with a large view of the fire.

Aire 3, Aire 5 and Aire 7

The Aire 3 is suited to smaller rooms, snugs and cottages. The Aire 5 is the popular middle option for many UK living rooms, while the Aire 7 suits larger spaces and open-plan areas.

  • Aire 3: 3.7kW, 125mm flue, 250mm max log length
  • Aire 5: 5kW, 150mm flue, 300mm max log length
  • Aire 7: 7kW, 150mm flue, 390mm max log length
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Aire 300, Aire 500 and Aire 700

The wider-format Aire models provide a broader flame picture and can suit contemporary interiors where the appliance is intended to sit as a feature stove.

  • Aire 300: 3.6kW, 125mm flue, 244mm max log length
  • Aire 500: 5kW, 150mm flue, 340mm max log length
  • Aire 700: 6.6kW, 150mm flue, 400mm max log length
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Charnwood Arc Dimensions

Arc 5 and Arc 7 technical guide

The Charnwood Arc range is a contemporary curved stove family, often chosen for modern living spaces where the appliance needs to work as a visual centrepiece as well as a heat source.

The Arc 5 uses a 125mm flue outlet and provides a 5kW rated output, while the Arc 7 uses a 150mm flue outlet and is suited to larger rooms and open-plan areas.

Arc quick comparison

Model Output Flue Max log Weight
Arc 5 5kW 125mm 290mm 130kg low / 150kg store stand
Arc 7 7kW 150mm 325mm 150kg low / 170kg store stand
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Charnwood Bay Dimensions

Bay VL and Bay BX measuring guide

The Charnwood Bay range is ideal for customers looking for a wide landscape flame picture. Bay VL is an inset-style appliance with a clean-lined surround, while Bay BX uses the same firebox concept with an outer casing to create a freestanding stove.

Both Bay VL and Bay BX provide a 5kW rated output, 81% efficiency, a top 150mm flue outlet and a generous 463mm maximum log length.

Bay quick comparison

Model Format Output Flue Max log
Bay VL Inset / insert style 5kW Top 150mm 463mm
Bay BX Freestanding / stand options 5kW Top 150mm 463mm
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Bembridge Dimensions

Charnwood Bembridge technical guide

The Charnwood Bembridge is a 5kW-class stove with a 125mm flue outlet, 300mm maximum log length and a choice of low legs, store stand or high legs.

It is available in selected colour finishes and is often considered where customers want softer styling and a distinctive Country Living appearance.

  • 5kW rated output
  • 82% net efficiency
  • Top or rear 125mm flue outlet
  • 300mm maximum log length
  • Side 500mm and rear 400mm combustible clearances
C-Series Dimensions

Charnwood C-Eight Blu dimensions

The Charnwood C-Series includes some of the most commercially important stoves in the Charnwood range. The C-Eight Blu is the largest model in the C-Series and is designed for larger fireplaces and living spaces.

  • 8kW rated output
  • 81% net efficiency
  • Top or rear 150mm flue outlet
  • 366mm maximum log length
  • Side 600mm and rear 650mm combustible clearances
  • Rear clearance may reduce to 250mm with compatible heat shield
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Installation Interpretation

Why dimensions are only part of the installation

Checking the appliance size is important, but a compliant stove installation is not based on width, height and depth alone. The fireplace, chimney, hearth, flue route and surrounding materials must all be considered.

Flue outlet size

Some Charnwood models use a 125mm outlet, while larger models use a 150mm outlet. This affects liner selection, stove pipe, adaptor choice and whether the existing chimney route is suitable.

Clearances

Distance to combustible materials can determine whether a stove will work in a specific fireplace or against a specific wall. Heat shields and insulated flue can sometimes reduce clearances, but only where the model allows it.

Hearth and opening

The hearth must be suitable for the appliance and the fireplace opening must allow safe installation, access, air movement and maintenance. A stove that fits physically may still be unsuitable if clearances are not met.

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Ordering a Charnwood stove after checking dimensions

Once you have checked the likely appliance size, output and flue outlet, Hot Box can help you move from research to order. Some customers know exactly what they need and can order online. Others need a fitted package with stove, flue components, hearth preparation and installation.

Before ordering, consider:

  • Is the stove output suitable for the room?
  • Does the fireplace opening provide enough clearance?
  • Is the hearth suitable?
  • Does the chimney need lining?
  • Is a twin wall flue system required?
  • Is the property in a smoke control area?
  • Do you need external air, ventilation or a heat shield?
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Charnwood Aire

Compare Aire models, prices and installation options.

Charnwood Arc

Modern curved Charnwood stoves for contemporary homes.

Charnwood C-Series

Popular Charnwood stoves for classic room heating.

Lighting • Fuel • Maintenance

Light and maintain your Charnwood stove properly

Correct stove use starts with dry fuel, good airflow and a clean flue. Use logs with a moisture content of 20% or below, follow the appliance instructions and keep the stove, glass, rope seals and throat plate in good condition.

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Chimney sweeping and servicing

A stove installation should be maintained with regular chimney sweeping and servicing. For chimney sweeping support, visit The Stove Guys.

  • Use Ready to Burn logs
  • Do not burn wet wood, treated timber or waste
  • Check fuel with a moisture meter
  • Keep the flue and appliance clean
  • Arrange regular chimney sweeping
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Need help choosing the right Charnwood size?

Send Hot Box your room details, fireplace photos, chimney information and preferred model. We can help you check whether the stove is likely to fit, whether the flue size is suitable and whether a full installation quote is required.

Send us:

  • Property address and postcode
  • Photos of the fireplace and chimney breast
  • Photos of the outside chimney or proposed flue route
  • Room dimensions and ceiling height
  • Preferred Charnwood model
  • Whether you want supply-only or installation
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