Innovative master stove and cooker maker ESSE has launched a new high-tech fire-lighting system that is set to revolutionise the industry.
Its wood-burning stoves, created by more than 160 years of British manufacturing experience, will be the first in the world to use the AutoBlaze system.
The combustion unit ignites the fire inside a wood-burning stove with the flick of a switch or remote control and means an end to kindling and matches.
The ingenious British invented and designed electronic ignition system is simple to use – load your dry logs in front of the air jet, close the door, press the remote and the five to eight minute lighting cycle begins.
As well as being clean and safe it is also a great solution for ‘cold flue’ or poor draught installations.
Lancashire-based manufacturer ESSE is offering AutoBlaze in its ESSE 100 SE model from next month.
Mark Blewitt, sales director at ESSE, said: “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, we are continually looking to improve and develop the products that we offer our customers.
“The AutoBlaze system is clean and eco-friendly and we will be the first manufacturer to bring it to market.
“The technology has been invented in Britain and as a proud British manufacturer we are delighted to be launching it.
“It delivers great benefits to stove owners, making lighting much easier and cleaner and its particularly good for the elderly, who may not be able to get on their hands and knees to get their fire started.
“The AutoBlaze system also works to prepare the chimney by warming it, which helps improve the draw. It’s great user-friendly technology.”
AutoBlaze has been developed by a company in the West Midlands. The unit places an element that can be heated to 500 plus degrees Celsius inside the wood-burner and, at the flick of a switch, blows hot air onto the wood to the point of combustion.
It is the brainchild of engineer and entrepreneur Matthew Statham. He said: “I have been through seven different prototypes, carried out huge amounts of testing, and had many conversations with stove installers, manufacturers and users to get to this stage.
“I’m delighted that ESSE, with its record of innovation and manufacturing, is the first stove maker to adopt the AutoBlaze system and I look forward to a long and successful working relationship.”
Find your local ESSE retailer by visiting dealer locator or calling 01282 813235.
