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Review of Franco Belge Belfort stove

Two years on from installation

Susan Anderson 12 years ago

We installed our wood burner 2 years ago and I am still delighted. We live in NE Scotland have had two very hard winters and the stove has kept the house warm without us using the gas central heating. So far I have saved about £250 from the gas bill.\nI had to work out (with the chart) the chimney pieces I needed and ordered from Caspian and we have had no trouble except after 6 months the fire smoked, the sweep was called and the mesh bird nesting deterent had blocked and needed to be removed. Only maintenance offresh cement on the fire flue has been needed as I must be too vigorus in thowing the logs into the fire.\nWe have built 2 small log sheds in airy corners in the garden and because the snow wet the logs, this year we nailed on a curtain of green fencing mesh (that keeps out rabbits)to the top roof.\n\n

Stove expert replied: great that the stove is working well for you. To seal the flue another option is either fire rope wrapped around and pushed into the gap with fire cement on top, or high temperature silicone. Both are a bit more flexible.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.9)