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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

My Stovax - 6 years on

Geoff Isaac 12 years ago

I installed the Stovax at least 6 years ago, it has taken a lot of punishment in that time being used Summer evenings and all day throughout the Winter months. As with other reviewers the baffle plates, particularly one of them is made of a very thin gauge stainless steel, and the price with Stovax was particularly high as previously mentioned. As my trade is in engineering I was able to make them myself, however, I would suggest that anyone needing to purchase these plates go to a local engineering shop with the old baffle plate/s and have it made probably at a fraction of the cost. If you are looking for a modern looking room heating fire,with plenty of heat output then I would definitely recommend this stove.

Stove expert replied: Any spares always seem disproportionately high to the cost of the stove, good tip from this customer but not always able to source local metal workers to undertake making spare parts. Also if you do this the warranty will be invalidated.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4)