WhatStove?

Review of Clarke potbelly stove standard size

Clarkes 'multi-fuel' stove

Alan Reeve 13 years ago

A very cheap stove that, while it gives off quite a lot of heat, needs constant feeding. It claims to be multi-fuel, but burning anything other than wood - such as coal - risks the stove overheating and cracking (as I have discovered). It may be OK for occasional use,m but definitely not where you need to use it regularly. I would not buy one again - as other reviewers have indicated: you get what you pay for.

Overall rating:

1.5 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 2.3)
Quality of finish 1 flames (avg 2.5)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 1 flames (avg 2.3)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 1.9)
Controllability 1 flames (avg 2.2)
Handle operation 1 flames (avg 2.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 2.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 2.7)