Keith Coldrick 11 years ago
I bought a Clearview 400 from a friend who decided it was too big for their kitchen. It worked fine, but after less than two years the baffle was completely burned out. I guess that's steel for you. I shall stick to cast iron in future.
2.5 flames
| Build Quality | 2 flames | (avg 4.6) |
| Quality of finish | 4 flames | (avg 4.8) |
| Value for money | 1 flames | (avg 4.3) |
| Ease of use | 3 flames | (avg 4.8) |
| Ease of lighting | 3 flames | (avg 4.8) |
| Firebox size | 3 flames | (avg 4.5) |
| How well does the airwash work | 4 flames | (avg 4.8) |
| Controllability | 4 flames | (avg 4.7) |
| Handle operation | 3 flames | (avg 4.6) |
| How likely are you to buy it again? | 1 flames | (avg 4.6) |
| What is your overall satisfaction? | 1 flames | (avg 4.5) |
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steve heath said 11 years ago:
i have the 400 the baffle burned away very quickly when i was using a mix of wood and welsh cob coal .however i later burned just good quality dry hardwood logs and the baffle has lasted some years now