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Review of Vermont Castings Intrepid 2 Multi fuel stove

Mk1 Intrepid still going strong

Philip Greenway 7 years ago

I''ve had this stove for 20 years and it is as good as new. Being a Mk1 it has semi solid doors, so it isn''t quite as good looking as the later models, but it still performs well. It is solidly built (not enamelled) and easy to light. Balancing the setting of the damper and the thermostat can be fiddly, and the fire box is an odd shape - the log bars at the front are a bit high - but otherwise it is a practical bit of kit. I''ve got the multi-fuel conversion kit but so far have only used it in wood burning mode. It is easy to light though once it''s going feeding logs in through the top takes a bit of getting used to. Puts out plenty of heat for its size, and is easy to clean.

Stove expert replied: Good service from this stove.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 5 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 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.8)