Breckwell Solstice

The Breckwell Solstice revolutionises the design of the traditional, rather old fashioned looking American pellet stove, bringing to it an up to date modern look.

Available in metallic black or metallic brown and bright red, the Solstice is cylindrical in form with a large, rounded front and sides and stands on four cylindrical feet.

The Solstice features 'Tri-source' heat distribution, which means that it has a vent at each side as well as the front vent to distribute its heat laterally as well as the forwards only direction of a more traditional pellet stove.

Capable of producing up to 40,000 btu. an hour, and heating an area of 1,800 square feet, the Breckwell Solstice uses the tried and tested components of the existing range of Breckwell pellet stoves.

With its large 80 pound hopper and good sized ash pan, this stove can burn for up to 80 hours on the low heat setting without re-fuelling, (longer if using the optional thermostat).

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breckwell solstice p7000

Heating Area 1,800 sq.ft.

Max. Heat Output 40,000 btu.

Min. Heat Output 8,200 btu, zero with optional thermostat

Automatic Ignition Yes

Manual Ignition If necessary

Hopper Capacity 80 lbs.

Burn time Up to 80 hrs. on low heat setting

Fuel Type Premium grade wood pellets only recommended

Glass Air Wash Yes

Built in Blower Yes

Convection Blower Capacity 165 cfm.

Thermostat Compatible Yes, available as an option. See comments below

E.P.A. Approved Yes

Emissions 2.2 gm./hr.

Efficiency 80%

Dimensions

Height 43.2 in.
Width 22.25 in.
Depth 26 in.

Weight 277 lbs.

Window Size 14.5 in. by 8 in.

Flue Vent Size 3 or 4 in.

Top Vent No

Rear Vent Yes

Rear Vent Height 12.6 in.

Battery Backup No, See Stove Sentry

Surge Protector Recommended

Colours Black metallic, Rich brown metallic, and Designer shimmering red

Exhaust Temperature Sensor Yes

Low Draft Shutdown Yes

Construction Type Fabricated steel

Automatic Shutdown and Re-ignition Yes, with optional thermostat

Warranty

One year

Electrical components: Glass and burn pot for thermal damage.

Five years

Steel fabricated components.

10% discount on components after the warranty has expired. Original purchaser only.

Options

Colours: Black metallic, Rich brown metallic, and Designer shimmering red.
Ceramic Log Set
Wall Thermostat

Comments

The optional wall thermostat can only be used with heat settings from 1 to 3 because the damper must be adjusted manually for heat settings 4 and 5.

The Solstice needs a floor protector which extends 14 inches in front of the stove.

To avoid damage, the Solstice can only be used for from one to two hours on the highest heat setting.

Maintenance

Daily

Stir the burn pot, wipe the glass.

Weekly

Empty the burn pot, clean the glass, brush out the combustion chamber.

Annually, or for every ton of fuel.

Empty ashes, clean interior venting, clean the blades of the combustion and convection blowers, clean the vent system, inspect the gaskets, empty and vacuum the hopper.