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Review of Vermont Castings Intrepid 2 Multi fuel stove

We must have been unlucky

William Gunn 11 years ago

We installed an Intrepid II in December 2006 and going by all the reviews we had read expected to have a good number of years trouble free. However, we have had to replace several throat plates, we have replaced 2 lower back panels and now we are replacing the vent flap and surrounding area. As we only use this stove in the winter months we are very disappointed at the repairs we have had to make and wonder about the quality of these components. We would welcome your comments.

Stove expert replied: It may not be all to do with the stove, could your flue draw be excessive causing premature failure of these components?

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 2 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Handle operation 1 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.8)