Fires of Holmes Chapel
Unit 5a Holmes Chapel Business Park,
Manor Lane, Holmes Chapel,
Cheshire CW4 8AF
TermaTech Biotronic 400
Slim automatic bioethanol tower with three-sided glass.
The Biotronic 400 is a fully automatic bio-fireplace in a slim, three-sided glass tower. It's mains-powered (230V), with a remote control, two flame heights, an automatic refill system, fuel level sensors and four safety sensors monitoring the fire while it runs.
Bioethanol burns as a vapour rather than as a liquid, so there's no smoke, soot or ash — which is why the Biotronic needs no chimney or flue. Burning good-quality fuel keeps it free of smells too. The only by-products are a small amount of water vapour and carbon dioxide released into the room, so a little ventilation — a slightly open window or vent — is recommended, and the fire should always be used as directed.
Visit our showroom in Holmes Chapel to see the Biotronic 400 in person and talk through fitting and options with our team.
Key Features
- BEV Technology™ — automatic, vapour-fed burn, smoke- and ash-free
- Remote control with two flame heights
- Automatic refill system, fuel level sensors and four safety sensors
- Slim, three-sided glass tower — freestanding or as a room divider
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Expert guidance from Fire of Holmes Chapel
Choosing the right stove isn’t just about looks or a quoted kW figure. Our team at Fire of Holmes Chapel specify, install, and maintain stoves across Cheshire every week. We’ll help you match the right appliance to your room size, chimney or flue set-up, building regulations, and how you actually live, so it heats beautifully, burns cleanly, and remains easy to use for years.
Why visit our Holmes Chapel showroom or book a consultation?
Seeing stoves in person matters. Flame picture, control feel, door action, noise levels, footprint and clearances are hard to judge online. In the Fires of Holmes Chapel Showroom you can compare models side-by-side and get immediate, practical advice from specialists who install these appliances every day.
A short consultation lets us size the heat output accurately, check hearth and alcove dimensions, discuss chimney or flue options (liners, twin-wall, external air), ventilation requirements, and any design constraints (mantels, TVs above, corner placement). If helpful, we’ll arrange a home survey to confirm specifics and provide a detailed, fixed quotation.
From first chat to HETAS-registered installation and aftercare, we handle everything, so you end up with the right stove, fitted correctly, with support you can rely on across Cheshire.
Fuel types: wood vs multi-fuel
Wood-burning models are optimised for seasoned logs and deliver the classic, efficient flame picture. Use “Ready to Burn” logs (≤20% moisture) for the cleanest results.
Multi-fuel appliances are designed to also burn authorised smokeless mineral fuels. They typically feature a grate and riddling system (air from below) for smokeless fuel, while wood burns best on a bed of ash with air introduced over the fire. If you see “convertible” or “Duo”, it usually means you can switch between wood and approved smokeless fuels.
Best-practice burning
For efficient, low-smoke fires: burn properly seasoned logs, keep a lively flame (avoid prolonged slumbering), and have your chimney swept regularly. Correct fuel, correct air settings and routine maintenance protect both performance and warranty.
clearSkies Certification
clearSkies is the UK’s independent mark showing a stove meets—or exceeds—Ecodesign 2022 standards for efficiency and low emissions. Levels run from 2 to 5, with Level 5 representing the highest performance within the scheme. Choosing a clearSkies-rated model future-proofs your purchase and supports cleaner air.
DEFRA Exempt / Smoke Control Approved
If a stove is DEFRA Exempt (also described as Smoke Control Approved), you can legally burn dry wood in UK Smoke Control Areas when the appliance is used correctly. Where a model isn’t exempt, you must use authorised smokeless fuels within those zones. We’ll advise on the right fuels, controls and set-up for your address.
Ecodesign (in force since 2022)
Ecodesign sets strict limits for particulates (PM), NOx, OGC and CO, and requires a minimum seasonal efficiency. All new models placed on the market must comply. clearSkies certification confirms that compliance—and many stoves significantly outperform the baseline.