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Review of Firefox 5 stove

Firefox 5 Enamel

Catherine C.senger@sussex.ac.uk 6 years ago

We've bought a dark brown enamel version of the Firefox 5 about 3/4 years ago and it's still going strong. We use it quite a lot and at times had it on for days on end. Admittedly the enamel has acquired a hairline crack on the top plate and the burner can go through fuel at an alarming rate but overall it's been a good purchase. That said it's our first burner. We really love the big window. With regards to the burning rate I always wondered whether it would help to convert the burner to wood fuel only as we don't use coal. Or is that not going to make a difference to the fuel consumption? If recommended would we need to get the installer in or is it easy to convert the burner ourselves? We have found the kit but no useful instructions (pictures/video?) anywhere to help with the conversion.

Stove expert replied: The wood conversion kit should be something that you can undertake, it will mean removing the grate system and slotting in a wood tray. Have you checked the seals as this can lead to the stove being less controllable and then lead to overheating and hence cracking of the stove casing.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.8)