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Review of Broseley hercules 20B

Brosley Hercules 30kW

Louise Charnock 12 years ago

We have had this fire for three years. We keep it in 6-7 months at a time without letting it go out. We burn wood during the day and a bucket of Burn Well(nuggets) at night which easily keeps it in for 8 hours. It may dirty the glass but you can't have everything! My home is always warm and we have plenty of hot water.\nYou must remember that if you want 30kW of heat you need to burn 30kW of fuel, you don't get anything for nothing.\n\n

Stove expert replied: Smokeless fuels tend to be cleaner burning on the glass and it is worth trying various types before buying in bulk as they do vary with different models.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 2)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.7)