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Review of Angus Super 40

Orlan Super 40

Richard Barber 10 years ago

Am in 3rd winter and have 2000 litre storage. another 1000 will be better as our winter temps. dip to minus 30 C Wood consumption is a little higher than expected. At least three full loads of wood are needed to fully heat the tanks. A load of good dry ash, elm or maple lasts about 4 hours. The refractory nozzle is now worn and chimney temperature runs about 500 - 600 F . Finding the right air flow is hit and miss. I am currently running fan at 75% with intake open about 25%. A good chimney fan is needed to prevent smoke escaping when re-loading.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3)
Ease of use 2 flames (avg 2)
Ease of lighting 2 flames (avg 2)
Firebox size 2 flames (avg 2)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 1)
Controllability 1 flames (avg 1)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 5)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 2)