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Review of Charnwood Cove 2 stove

Poorly designed stove

William Pedder 11 years ago

I find two main problems with this stove - and I have experience of others. Firstly, it spews ash all around. Ash gets down the side of the ash pan and falls out when you pull out the pan. It accumulates on the inside of the door ledges so that when you open the door the ash is distributed in front of the stove.

Secondly, the airwash over the glass is insufficient to keep the glass clean.

Stove expert replied: Are you using well seasoned wood as damp wood will blacken the glass with the most efficient air wash system.

Overall rating:

1.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 1 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of lighting 2.5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 1 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 4.1)
Controllability not yet rated (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 3.5 flames (avg 4.5)
How likely are you to buy it again? 0.5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1.5 flames (avg 4.6)