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Review of Broseley eVolution 5 woodburning stove

Acrid smell when burning

Jon Garrett 3 months ago

My house started occasionally stinking of an acrid smell when this fire is on. The fire was fitted 9 years ago and this problem has only started happening last year. After a wood burn last night and the acrid smell happening, this morning I lifted the loose ring that sits around the flue and on top of the fire and saw what looked like black wet tar substance that’s oozed out at I guess some sort of seal. I would upload a picture if I could. I just now need to work out how to fix??

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 2 flames (avg 3.5)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.5)