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Review of Stratford EB 25 HE

Fitted this stove four months ago and I am verry happy with its performance

Matthew OHalloran 10 years ago

It is well built, huge firebox, easy to use and gives out plenty of heat to water and rads . My heating is zoned so when the water gets hot enough usually after thirty minutes my down stairs rads come on . I don't usually have upstairs and downstairs zones on at the same time this would require a very big fire with coal. I Find it more efficient to alternate between zones. Kitchen and livingroom temps regularly reach 27 degrees celsius when the stove is running all day . On a negituve note the ash pan is not wide enough and has no back on it and the glass gets dirty sometimes even with air wash fully open . All in All excellent choice especially for a large home

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 4.5 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Firebox size 4.5 flames (avg 4.3)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 3.5 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.6)