As winter sets in, finding a stove that offers warmth without taking over your living space is more important than ever. The Thorma Skal II is designed with compact living in mind, making it perfect for smaller cottages, modern apartments, or secondary rooms that need efficient heating. Its slim footprint ensures it won’t dominate your space, while its understated design allows it to blend seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Despite its modest size, the Skal II delivers an impressive 10kW of nominal heat output, meaning it can comfortably heat a medium to large living area. With an efficiency rating of 79%, this stove gets the very best out of your firewood, producing maximum heat while keeping waste to a minimum. Compared to an open fire or older-style woodburners, the Skal II offers a dramatic improvement in both fuel savings and clean-burning performance.
At a retail price of £494 including VAT and delivery (correct as of February 2014), the Skal II stands out as one of the most accessible woodburners on the market. This combination of affordability and performance makes it an ideal choice for homeowners who want reliable heat without overspending. Whether you’re purchasing your first woodburner or adding one to a second living space, the Skal II is a cost-effective way to enjoy all the benefits of real fire.
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The Skal II isn’t just about affordability — it’s also engineered for a better burn. With its clean combustion system, it produces fewer emissions while maintaining excellent flame patterns and steady heat. Its air controls are simple and intuitive, giving you the ability to adjust the burn rate with ease. Whether you need quick warmth after coming in from the cold or a longer, slower burn to see you through the evening, the Skal II makes it easy to set the perfect fire.
There are plenty of small stoves on the market, but few balance price, performance, and practicality quite like the Thorma Skal II. Its combination of compact design, impressive heat output, and eco-conscious combustion make it a standout option for homeowners looking for dependable heating. Add in its competitive price point, and it’s easy to see why this stove is becoming a popular choice across the UK.
This Stove Spotlight was originally published on the Fireplace Products blog back in 2014. As part of our acquisition of the Fireplace Products YouTube Channel, we also gained access to these historic posts, which were written by myself and my team. To preserve the archive and maintain continuity with the videos, we’ve re-formatted and re-uploaded them here using their original post dates.
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