Introducing the Wagener Sparky (Multi Fuel), born in January 2012 after a conversation that began in Blenheim for the need of a small practical fireplace to suit a mobile home that was good looking, compact and could provide all the kiwi values of reliability, strength, durability and performance.  After plenty of research and some careful thinking (normally with a couple of cold beers late Friday afternoons)  Sparky was designed to fill a gap in the market. 

Since then, Sparky has warmed the hearts of thousands of people and homes right across New Zealand. He has found his way into all sorts of places & spaces from holiday homes, mobile homes/busses, tiny homes, cottages, sleepouts and modern new builds. You'll find him in the hunting huts on Stewart Island, DOC huts across NZ and he's even made his way onto boats! Wherever he goes it seems everyone falls in love with him, a little bit of fun with a big personality.  

We can get the paint set out and add a dash of colour here and there. Think Log box bases, side panels, air controls and heat shield collars in stunning shimmering rose, Mojave Red, marine look metallic blue, sky blue or environmental metallic moss green.

Heat Output

Sparky generates a cosy 7-10kws (*estimated) heat output. A “Lion” wet back 1.2kw can be fitted to heat your hot water.

Wood Size - Depth maximum 285mm (Advised Max 250mm), Diameter maximum 175mm (Advised Max 150mm)

(* We say estimated as we do not have specific test results from the laboratory at the time of clearance testing to the NZ Standard. The 7-10kw was the labs estimate on the controlled burn of Radiata pine fuel based on 3kg with small logs at 100mm x 50mm x 250mm, 2 small logs added approximatly every 30-40 minutes. However in real life situations you may use a variety of fuels and load sizes in your Sparky and this could increase the output. Slowing the air intake could also increase the output as it allow the heat to radiate. Years of solid performance have not disappointed our customers)

Proudly New Zealand Made

In 2022 we have re-tested Sparky with extended side panels allowing the B side clearance to be reduced from 550mm to 350mm to a unprotected combustable to assist squeeze him into tight spots, we have updated our specifications both online and on our brochures. Wall Shielding can reduce this B clearance further.

Why choose a Multi-Fuel burner if I don’t intend to burn coal ??

• User gets 100% Control of Primary Air for long and slow burns.
• Fitted with a grate and ash pan for ease of cleaning out the ashes.
• Has an additional air control delivering air under the grate for better control and better combustion.
• Additional air introduced under the grate makes lighting your fire much easier.
• Additional air assists when the draw on your fire is compromised by still nights.
• Additional air will assist burning when your fuel is not so well seasoned.

NB remember if you are not burning coal to turn this lower air control off after around 30-40 minutes and just use the top air control to regulate your fire.