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Review of Firebelly FB2 stove

Poor just very poor.

Garry 11 years ago

We have a FB2 double sided log burner. From first install we have had problems with smoke in the room as soon as you open the door to add more fuel. The retailer (basingstoke fireplace centre)and the factory were dismissive and we have had to live with it. Now the door has dropped too and I am seriously regretting buying this stove, it's 3 years old. Best thing is the large amount of glass for seeing the fire but we have never been able to run it so as both glass doors are clear. I would strongly urge people to avoid this product and this retailer.

Stove expert replied: If smoke only casues a problem when you open the door to refuel it may be a flue problem and not a stove problem. Doors can normally be adjusted and quite often seat with time which is quite normal. If your flue draw is poor then the glass will not stay clean as not enough air is being drawn into the fire chamber to allow combustion to occur efficiently, have you an air brick in the room?

Overall rating:

2 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of use 1 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.9)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3.7)