No flueneeded
- No Flue NeededPlug-in electric
- Realistic FlamesGlowing logs & embers
- Remote ControlHeat & flame by remote
- Heat OptionalEnjoy with or without heat
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British Fires Hinton Electric Stove
Classic stove styling in cast iron, with rear dark glass and Deluxe Real Logs: the Hinton gives you the traditional fireside feel with modern control.
- Cast iron body for a solid, traditional stove feel
- Can be recessed or used freestanding depending on the room
- Back lighting, remote control and flame-only mode give flexible ambience
British Fires RRP. Carl confirms the supplied price; the full fit is quoted after the home survey.
- Local installer
- Free home survey
- No-obligation quote
Key features
- Cast iron body
- Rear dark glass
- Deluxe Real Logs
- Optional anti-reflective glass upgrade
- Orange, blue and purple back lighting
- Discreet hidden heater
- Remote control included
- Can be recessed or freestanding
Specification
Hinton
- Width
- 595mm
- Height
- 628mm
- Depth
- 372mm
- Heat output
- 1.5kW
- Supply voltage
- 220-240 V AC
- Fuse rating
- 13 Amp
- Lighting
- LED
- Remote
- Yes
- Installation
- Recessed or freestanding
- Finish
- Cast iron
What's included in the fit
Every Carl Finnell installation is handled start to finish and agreed on your home survey. A typical electric fire fit includes:
- The electric fire and its integrated frame
- Slot-in, suite or media-wall fitting
- Connection to a fused spur, by a qualified electrician where needed
- Remote control set up and paired
- A full demonstration and handover of the controls
Technical documents
Is it right for you?
Who the British Fires Hinton Electric Stove suits best
The Hinton is for the room that wants a traditional stove without the flue: real cast iron, classic proportions and the Deluxe Real Logs bed glowing behind the glass. Period living rooms, cottages and anywhere a modern cube would jar are its natural home, and it can sit recessed into an existing fireplace or freestanding.
From the survey
Installation notes for the British Fires Hinton Electric Stove
Two ways to place it: freestanding on the hearth of an existing fireplace, the five-minute option, or recessed into the opening for the built-in look, which we measure and make good properly. It runs from a standard 13 amp supply, so in most rooms there is no electrical work at all.
An honest steer
How it compares with similar models
The Cube is its modern opposite; the Ashurst and Bramshaw are lighter-weight contemporary alternatives with 2kW heaters. Against a real cast stove like the ACR Oakdale, the Hinton offers the look without the liner, sweep or fuel, the honest trade being flame authenticity for convenience. In an unused fireplace it is often the most sensible answer in the range.
Fitting it locally
Fitting the British Fires Hinton Electric Stove in Yorkshire homes
Made for the corridor: a cast iron stove shape in a period fireplace is the most Yorkshire look there is, and the Hinton delivers it in bedrooms, second receptions and rentals where a real woodburner is impractical. No smoke control questions, no sweep, no certificate needed.
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HETAS Registration Number 2087
HETAS registered
Installed with care, certified with confidence
Carl self-certifies every installation and notifies Building Control on your behalf, so the work is signed off properly and your certificate of compliance is issued for your records.
- HETAS-registered installer
- Certificate of compliance issued
- Meets your home insurance
Common questions
British Fires Hinton Electric Stove FAQs
Is the British Fires Hinton real cast iron?
Yes, the body is genuine cast iron, which is where its authentic weight and detail come from. The fire inside is LED with the hand-finished Deluxe Real Logs bed.
Can the Hinton sit in my existing fireplace?
Yes, either freestanding on the hearth, which needs no building work at all, or recessed into the opening for the fitted look. We advise which suits your fireplace on the survey.
Does the Hinton need an electrician?
Usually not: it runs from a standard 13 amp socket. If you want the cable concealed or a new spur in the fireplace, we arrange a qualified electrician as part of the job.
Why choose the Hinton over a real woodburner?
Convenience and constraints: no liner, no sweeping, no fuel store, and it works where a flue route is impossible. If your chimney is sound and you want real flames, we will say so, and quote the woodburner too.