Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire

Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire - Premium NZ Home Heating Solution

Make a bold design statement while securing efficient heating for your home with the Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire. Unlike traditional freestanding fireplaces, this innovative wood burner is designed to be fitted directly onto any regulation non-combustible benchtop--including steel, concrete, stone, or granite. This unique feature gives homeowners, architects, and trade professionals the ultimate creative freedom to customize hearth layouts for modern New Zealand homes.

Engineered for NZ's demanding winter conditions, the Kent Forbes is a clean-air approved, mid-size radiant and convection wood fire. With a powerful 18kW maximum heat output, it easily warms areas up to 210m² (typically up to four standard-sized rooms). Whether you are managing a new home build, a heating upgrade, or a professional trade installation, the Kent Forbes delivers trade-quality reliability and architectural appeal.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Bespoke Bench-Top Installation: Designed to fit any regulation non-combustible bench, allowing you to create a customized fireplace feature that suits your interior style.
• Clean Air Approved: Meets strict New Zealand environmental and emission standards, making it suitable for transition zones and clean-air sheds.
• Robust NZ Construction: Built from durable 6mm steel with a traditional matt black finish designed to withstand years of intense heat.
• High-Efficiency Heating: Combining radiant and convection technology for rapid, even heat distribution throughout your living spaces.
• Clear View Glass: The integrated multi-burn firebox design circulates air to keep the ceramic glass clear, ensuring an unobstructed view of the flames.
• Cooktop Versatility: Features a solid steel plate top, providing a practical cooking surface during power outages or for slow-cooking winter stews.
• Long-Term Peace of Mind: Backed by a generous 15-year firebox warranty, representing true Kiwi durability.

Technical Specifications:

• Estimated Maximum Heat Output: 18kW
• Heating Capacity: Up to 210m² (typically four standard rooms)
• Average Emission Rate: 0.98g/kg
• Overall Average Efficiency: 66%
• Firebox Lining: Vermiculite brick-lined for maximum heat retention

Get Professional Advice and Installation Support from Pratts

As New Zealand's trusted plumbing, heating, and trade specialists, Pratts is here to help you get the perfect fit for your project. Buy your Kent Forbes Bench Top Woodfire online today, or contact our expert team for trade pricing, installation compliance advice, and custom flue and hearth packages to complete your home heating upgrade.