Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire

Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire - Customisable, High-Performance Heating for New Zealand Homes

Upgrade your winter comfort with the Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire, a premium home heating solution designed for those who want to make a real design statement. Breaking away from traditional freestanding layouts, the Kent Forbes is engineered to be fitted to any regulation non-combustible benchtop (such as concrete, steel, or stone). This unique benchtop design gives homeowners, architects, and trade builders the ultimate flexibility to customise their fireplace installation to match modern Kiwi interiors.

Whether you are managing a new architectural build, a home renovation, or upgrading an outdated heating system, this wood burner delivers trade-quality reliability. It comfortably heats open-plan living spaces up to 210m² (typically up to four standard NZ rooms) with a powerful 18kW maximum heat output. Clean air approved and highly efficient, the Kent Forbes combines traditional radiant warmth with convection technology to distribute heat evenly throughout your home.

Why Choose the Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire?

• Versatile Installation Options: Can be safely mounted on any regulation non-combustible bench (steel, concrete, stone, or masonry) to create a bespoke, architectural focal point.
• Clean Air Approved: Fully compliant with strict NZ environmental and local council clean air standards, featuring an eco-friendly average emission rate of 0.98g/kg.
• Robust Trade-Quality Construction: Crafted from heavy-duty 6mm steel with a traditional matt black finish designed to stand the test of time.
• High-Efficiency Firebox: Lined with vermiculite bricks for superior heat retention, alongside a multi-burn system that keeps the ceramic viewing glass clear.
• Integrated Cooktop: Features a solid steel plate top, providing a practical cooking surface for emergency use, boiling a kettle, or slow-cooking winter stews.
• Guaranteed Longevity: Comes backed by an exceptional 15-year firebox warranty, offering ultimate peace of mind.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Estimated Maximum Heat Output: 18kW
• Heating Capacity: Heats areas up to 210m² (typically up to four standard rooms)
• Average Emission Rate: 0.98g/kg
• Overall Average Efficiency: 66%
• Pricing: From $2,649 (fire only)

Get a Professional Installation Quote from Pratts

At Pratts, we are your premier New Zealand plumbing, heating, and trade supply specialists. Choosing the right wood fire requires careful planning, compliance checks, and professional installation to meet NZ building codes. Whether you are a trade professional sourcing for a client or a homeowner planning a cozy winter upgrade, our team is here to help. Contact the Pratts team today to request a custom installation quote, purchase your woodburner, or discuss flue and benchtop compliance requirements for your project.