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Review of Charnwood C 5 stove

So close to being excellent

David Smith 9 months ago

This is an excellent stove except for 1 major flaw. The gap between the ashpan and the front fence is too big. This means that you get a lot of embers falling out when adding more logs to the fire. These end up blocking the door so that you cannot close it without clearing red hot embers for a hot fire. This is a real shame as it spoils the fire in a big way.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4.6)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of use 1 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 2 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.1)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.9)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 4.1)