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Review of Stovax Riva 50 stove

Better than an open fire

Garry O'Brien 8 years ago

The insert stove has transformed our living room. It is just as nice as looking at an open fire but definitely throws over 80% of the heat into the room. We have only used a mixture of logs and turf and the ashes are so fine, once cooled, can be hoovered up with a good ash vacuum cleaner. Lights very easily using a small fire lighter every time.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.5)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 2.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.1)