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Review of Esse 350 stove

Esse 301 inset

D. Adam 14 years ago

Comments for the ESSE 301 which is similar to the 305. \nEasy to fit into a small traditional fire-place without really needing to add a chimney liner. Just make sure that the hearth gives the door clearance to open and of-course insulate the fire back with home-made aluminium foil / rock wool envelopes to give maximum heat output. \nThis stove's convector system really works well to deliver 'red hot' air into the room, even with a small fire burning.It burns best on small logs and they last a long time compared to using an open fire.\n

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.5)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.3)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.4)