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Review of Broseley hercules 20B

Hercules 20b

Steven Findlay 8 years ago

We had the Hillandale Hercules 20b fitted in our new build 2 years ago it a great burning fire but because the house is so well insulated the house gets too warm to quick is there a way that you can keep the fire burning without it heating the hot water and radiators because if we turn the radiators off the hot water starts to get to hot in the tank and starts banging and creaking!

Stove expert replied: If the boiler is too large there is little that can be done to make it produce less other than the operating the controls on the stove itself. Perhaps using it for shorter periods at a time may help the situation, it will not do the stove much good to be shut down all the time so shorter periods of a faster burn will be more beneficial.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 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 4 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 2)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.7)