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Review of Firefox 5 stove

Really very good stove!

Nick Riley 13 years ago

I'm sitting in front of this stove right now with snow outside feeling very Cosy and warm! I bought this just before winter having done a lot of research and was looking at going with a more expensive one like the clearview or stovax but decided on this one because it was inexpensive. I wasn't expecting it to be anything too special but having had it for a few months I absolutely love it. The finish is totally fine and it's very sturdy. It pumps out a huge amount of heat as long as you use properly seasoned logs!!! I found that is a very important point for any stove - I was using logs from the local garage and they are rubbish. Once I bought a bulk bag from logs direct which are kiln dried the difference is enormous - per log they are about 30% of the price of the rubbish garage ones and a million times better to burn. \nBurning overnight isn't really possible because of it's size but that doesn't matter. I just use this to make the room nice and toasty while we're in it. \nIn short don't hesitate to get this stove. It is awesome, totally controllable and so much cheaper than the rest. \n\n

Stove expert replied: Again it can't be stressed the importance to burn only good quality dry seasoned wood, the difference is amazing. Nice review.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

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