BACKGROUND
We stumbled into the Tiny Wood Stove business after trying to source a stove for our Tiny Home a 1966 Airstream Travel Trailer. We wanted a modest-sized wood burner for affordable off-grid dry heat. After searching the internet to find every possible solution we compiled a list of all the options. What we found was a bunch of stoves that were not ideal for our situation. They weren’t the right size, they didn’t have the right features or they were beyond our budget. So we set out to create the perfect stove for small spaces. The Dwarf is efficient, durable and affordable!
There has been a void in the market for a compact, fully-featured wood stove for spaces where size, weight, and efficiency are top priorities. The 3kw LITE is a chopped down version of our Dwarf line taking away all the bells and whistles but leaving you with a stove that is a fraction of the weight and price of our other line.
DWARF 3kw LITE FEATURES
- Cast Iron Door for Durability & Heat Retention
- Large Window for Monitoring & Enjoying the Fire
- Top Flue Exit
- Fire Grate for Even Burning & Ash Pan for Easy Cleanup
- Combined Primary and Secondary Air Control, and Separate Tertiary Air-Control
- Cool to the touch Spring Handle comes standard on all stoves!
- Add-on features:
- Tall Legs
- Wood Storage Stand
- Enameled Doors
- Not compatible with our Direct-Air
- Not compatible with our Heat Shields
THE DWARF SPECS
| Dimensions: | H17.25” x W10.5” x D8.75” – See detailed measurements drawings |
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| Heat Output: | 3kw How many BTU’s do you need? |
| Weight: | 55lbs |
| Flue Diameter: | 4” |
| Material: | Steel & Cast Iron |
| Fuels: | Wood, Charcoal, Pressed Logs |
| EPA Certified | No – Learn more |
| UL Listed | No – Learn more |
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The sturdy body is made of thick 3/16″ top a bottom plate & 1/8″ body construction.
DOOR
The door is made of high-quality cast iron which gives the face of the stove a classy look while providing optimal heat retention. (Cast iron remains hot much longer than steel)
FLUE OUTLET
The 3kw LITE uses a 4″ flue exit that exits out the top of the stove.
AIR CONTROL
The Dwarf gives you complete control over primary, secondary and tertiary air supplies. Primary and secondary air are controlled by a single slide lever at the bottom of the stove and the tertiary air wash is controlled by a small gate valve just above the door.
FIREBOX
The firebox of the Dwarf is made of a durable steel baffle, cast iron fire grate, and refractory firebrick. The fire bricks are made from 2 lightweight ceramic fiberboard which reflect heat back to the fire for hot, clean-burning and protects the stove body from damage.
ASH GRATE + ASH PAN
The bottom of the firebox is a simple cast iron grate that allows ash to fall away from the firebox. During a fire you can easily sift out ash by shifting the coals around with a long tool. Below the grate is a removable ash pan that catches ash for easy disposal.
CLEARANCES
16” sides, 18” rear, 36″ top to ceiling. You can reduce required clearances by up to 2/3 with a properly designed heat shield.
FUELS
The Dwarf 3kW LITE can safely burn: wood, charcoal, or compressed logs up to 8 inches long.
*Free shipping to the lower 48 US states on orders over $1,000. Use our flue parts calculator to build a complete parts list for your project, and order everything at the same time to meet the free shipping threshold. If you are outside the lower 48, please contact us with your postal code for a shipping quote.
⚠ Warning: California Proposition 65
Use of this product can expose you to chemicals including soot, creosote, wood dust, and wood smoke containing carbon monoxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
⚠ Warning
The factory coating applied to your Dwarf stove is not food grade. When using your stove for cooking, always place your food in appropriate cookware, and never directly on the stovetop.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
This unit is not a certified residential wood heater. For portable and temporary use only.
David Bird (verified owner) –
Dwarf Stove, gigantic appeal! This stove has surpassed all my expectations. We use the stove aboard our 50′ sailboat on cool nights, sitting under the stars. A small amount of wood goes a long way to help keep us warm and the glass door does amazing things for the ambiance. We use Dickinson stainless stove pipe to vent the smoke downwind. Our sailing friend has a Dwarf installed inside her boat and it keeps the cabin toasty warm. A small stove with big performance that we gladly recommend!!!
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Jessie Hatch (verified owner) –
I just want to say that if i was able to give more than 5 stars i would. I couldn’t be happier with this product. I have had my 3kw LITE for almost a year now and have had zero issues with it. It is very efficient and will burn all night if needed. It is very well built and looks good to. I have this is my 308sq ft tiny house (including lofts) and have no issues at all heating it. The customer service i received while buying this was great, they answered any questions i had and was willing to help in anyway. you can tell they stand behind their product which is hard to come by anymore. Thanks again for a great wood stove.
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Cody Hennigan –
Thank you for your message! The 3kW Lite does not have a rear exit option but the 3kW Standard does. Feel free to email us at support@tinywoodstove.com for more information!
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Mike (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? RV
Happened to be in stock when I purchased. It was shipped very quickly and got to me every quickly. Good instructions and works well in my 38 ft 5th wheel with 4 slides to keep it warm and enjoying the glow of the fire in the evenings. Good service and quality and have recommended to several friends.
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Angela Reed –
Where was the stovepipe vented? Out window opening or drilled roof opening?
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Ryan (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Something Else
It’s a great little stove puts out a lot of heat. Just be prepared to feed it. Would definitely recommend it.
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Dan –
Hi Christine. You can find our best tips for extending burn times here: How to make a small wood stove burn longer
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Gail Vaughn (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
It’s been a few years since I installed this stove in my tiny log cabin. Couldn’t be happier with it. In the mornings it takes the temp. from mid-50’s to mid-70’s inside of an hour. Takes frequent feeding, small wood pieces. It really puts out the heat.
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Dan –
Thanks for the question, Christine. The Dwarf 3kW’s firebox will fit logs up to 8 inches long. We find a standard length log (about 16 inches) cut in half will fit nicely.
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Carla Sylvae (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Something Else
I’m super stoked with my Dwarf Lite stove! It’s beautiful and very functional. It heats my little trailer up quickly with a wonderful quality of heat. The folks at Tiny Wood Stove gave the most awesome customer service. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Molly –
Can you use the direct air intake box on this model?
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Heather McNabb –
Hi Molly,
No, our Direct Air Intake Kit only fits the standard models, not the LITE.
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Kevin –
Does it come with bricks?
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Cody Hennigan –
Kevin-
The 3kW Lite is designed to save weight for those structures that need to be more conscious of how heavy they are. The Lite version comes with a ceramic fiber panel instead of bricks. The 3kW Standard, 4kW and 5kW all come with standard fire bricks.
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Bobby Vilas (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Something Else
I wanted a wood fire option for heating my studio on the Oregon Coast. I had tried electric and Eco Fuel fireplaces on other projects and found that I missed the crackle and flame of a real wood fire. After much searching for a quality tiny wood stove, I finally landed on the Dwarf 3kw Light. It works flawlessly in my 200 square foot building. The quality of construction is fantastic! Second only to the amazing service I received from the team at Tiny Wood Stove. I highly recommend them and there products. The stove parts and fittings all worked beautifully together and I couldn’t be more pleased with the finished product.
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Robin BRYNE –
Hi , what is the maximum dimension of the wood that can be burned in this model?
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Cody Hennigan –
Robin- the 3kW Lite and Standard stoves are able to fit pieces of wood from 6-8″ in length. Feel free to email us at support@tinywoodstove.com if you have further questions.
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Gavin (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
After building our tiny home, me and my girlfriend felt we needed a backup heat source. I spent weeks searching for a wood stove that would work for our space, and the search was over after finding the dwarf 3kw lite. It heats our 200sqft space plenty, and adds a cozy feeling. Customer service is phenomenal and the company seems passionate about what they do as well. I highly recommend doing business with tinywoodstove.
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Anna –
Will any burn coal?
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Cody Hennigan –
The 3kW Lite is not designed to burn coal; however, the 3kW Standard, 4kW, and 5kW stoves all have riddling grates and multiple air controls that make burning coal possible.
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Michele –
How would you set up the area around it so it doesn’t have the be so far from the walls?
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Kayla Addison –
Hi Michele,
Please read our article “Heat Shields for Clearance Reduction” to learn how to do that!
Thanks,
-Kayla
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