Over the years Morsø have brought out a number of different versions of their Squirrel stove, also known as the 1400 series. There can be some confusion over which one you have, and you will need to know for purchasing spares such as fire bricks.
More recent models will have an ID plate on the back of them, low down. If you are able to use a mirror or phone camera to view these, then you should find the model number on there. If you can’t access this, or your stove is older and doesn’t have one, then you can use the ID Guide below which covers the most common UK models.
Be aware that some models were also available with different heights of legs, so don’t always judge a model by the leg that is on it as it is the body of the stove that matters. Also handles can get replaced over time with different ones and might not be the original ones!
Question 1. How many doors does your stove have?
If it has TWO DOORS, one each for the firebox and the ash pan, then move to Question 2.
If it has ONE DOOR that covers both the fire box and the ashpan, then move to Question 3.
Question 2. How many air control spinners are there on the front of the stove?
If it has ONE SPINNER then it is the 1430 or 1435.
If it has TWO SPINNERS then it is the 1410.
Question 3. Does it have legs, or long side panels that support the stove?
If it has LEGS, then move to question 5.
If it has LONG SIDE PANELS that support the stove rather than legs, move to question 4.
Question 5. Open the door at look and the fire bricks inside. Are the side bricks in one section or two on each side? Ignore any cracks caused by damage.
If there are TWO SIDE BRICKS on each side, then it is the 1412.
If there is ONE SIDE BRICK on each side, then move to question 6.
Further information about the Morsø Squirrel models
1430 and 1435 squirrel
This model was also referred to as the Clean Heat or Clean Burn Squirrel and was produced until 2018.
It had two doors, with one air control spinner, and an air slider under the ash lip at the bottom. Inside it had one side firebrick on each side.
The most recent version had lozenge shaped bakelite handle, whereas the older ones had ball shaped handles. Be aware that handles can get replaced over time with different ones and might not be the original ones!
It was available with squirrel sides (1430) or ribbed sides (1435). There was also the choice of a plain glass or one with a lattice over the glass.
1410 Squirrel
Produced from 1984 – 2007.
The Morsø 1410 had two doors, with an air control spinner on each one. Inside it had one side firebrick on each side.
1412 Squirrel
Produced up until 2021.
The Morsø 1412 had one door, with two air control spinners. Inside it had two side firebricks on each side. It was available with squirrel or ribbed sides.
1000 Swift
Produced from 2014 – 2021.
The Swift has one door, with two air control spinners. Inside it has one side firebrick on each side, and there are no holes in the back firebrick. It was only available with ribbed sides.
1010 Squirrel
Produced from 2022 onwards.
The Morsø 1010 has one door, with two air control spinners. Inside it has one side firebrick on each side, and there are a row of holes in the back firebrick. It is only available with squirrel sides. It should have a metal ID plate on the back.
1440 Squirrel
Produced from 1984-2007.
The Morsø 1440 was based on the same body as the 1410, but with additional heat shielding and tall side panels instead of legs. It had one door, with two air control spinners. Inside it had one side firebrick on each side. This stove was available with squirrel sides or ribbed sides.
1442 Squirrel
Produced from 2005-2019
The Morsø 1442 was based on the same body as the 1412, but with additional heat shielding and tall side panels instead of legs.
It has one door, with two air control spinners. Inside it has two side firebricks on each side. It was available with squirrel or ribbed sides.
Less common models:
There were a number of other models in the 1400 series that were sometimes available in the UK, and some of them are shown here.
We stock a selection of Morsø spares for customers in our area (Argyll, Argyll islands and Western Highlands). For enquiries further afield we can recommend Morsø Spares Direct who are an authorised on-line Morso retailer.