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Review of Broseley hercules 20B

Brosley B20

ALAN STOKES

The b20 is a great looking stove but I am having problems getting the water and rads hot. I've got a great fire, the thermosat on the steel pipe is showing 300, the water and rads are luke warm. I've got great ventalation, using welsh anthracite coal. Its a new heating system, pipes, pump, copper cyilinder the works. I installed it 14 months ago and have tried everthing. The fire has been that hot I replaced 3 set of bars because they were bending can any one help? I feel like ripping it out and putting gas back in not a happy bunny.

Stove expert replied: I suggest getting advice on the heating system that has been installed as it sounds as if the heat is not getting away from the stove to where it should be (cylinder and radiators). The installation is critical on boiler stoves and there may be a simple explanation why this is not performing as expected.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 2)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.7)