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Review of Charnwood Island I stove

Lack of Control

Barry Scannell 11 years ago

This stove was the second stove that we installed in our house. The Island 1 was recommended by the store owner to us. We should not have taken his advise as I was, and still am very happy with the first stove we bought from him which is situated in our kitchen the Huntington 40.

The Island 1 needs a lot of attention. It burns out far too fast and as a result costs a lot in the way of coal and timber. I can't seem to control the airflow as it won't shut down. Absolutely no way will the stove remain lighting overnight!!

I do like the look of this stove and spare parts are never a problem in getting fom their website but it's like watching a newborn baby every night, making sure it's kept fed!!

Stove expert replied: You may have an over-drawing flue on this stove which means that it is pulling the heat up the flue rather than allowing it to radiate into the room. It may be worth getting a flue draw test taken and if it is high have a stabilizer fitted. This would allow the stove to be more controlleable and the flue draw would be taken from the room rather than being pulled through the stove.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.1)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Controllability 1 flames (avg 4.3)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 4.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 4.3)