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Review of Broseley hercules 20B

smoking issues with Brosley 20

Iwan Davies 11 years ago

Having problems with smoke back tracking in to room every time we open door of stove to put wood on.

Have cleaned the chimney and cleared the baffle tray, I am at a loss what problem could be, becaues it has been working fine in the past , has any body got any ideas please.

Stove expert replied: It may be due to weather conditions or the baffle being slightly distorted or not back in the correct position. If you have altered anything in the house (eg Double glazing perhaps) this can affect the way a stove will perform. If you are surrounded by trees may also effect the stoves performance and further investigation is recommended. Adding an anti-down draught cowl may solve the problem and may be worth further investigation.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 2.5 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 3.5 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 2.5 flames (avg 3.5)
Ease of use 2.5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 2.5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 2.5 flames (avg 2)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Handle operation 2.5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2.5 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2.5 flames (avg 3.7)