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Review of Charnwood Island I stove

Pricey stove, poor output and cream finish disappointing

Jane Poretsis 10 years ago

Should have been delighted with the amount this cost, but it does not work as well as the other stove I have that was a Fireline, and 1/2 the price! I operate both with lots of clean dry well-seasoned wood and yet the Charnwood does not burn as well, nor give out as much heat. The cream paint discolours and has to be re-touched, all in all a lot of money for a mediocre stove.

Overall rating:

3 flames

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