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Review of Charnwood C 5 stove

Bigger firebox?

Andy Stocks 10 years ago

Bought the C5 in Nov 14, nice big viewing window and it is great as a wood burner.

The only issue we have is that fitting the multifuel grate does reduce the chamber considerably. With a bed of coals in the firebox and if you add a log it is quite near the throat plate and the resulting flames go around the plate and may enter the chimney past the deflector.

Not the easiest to control either when burning solid fuel, seems to have the control rod in high or boost position to maintain a healthy flue temp at about 130 degrees.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.9)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4.1)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.1)