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Review of Clearview Pioneer 400 stove

Turn off the CH, here comes the Pioneer.

Philip Nutcracker 13 years ago

Just installed two weeks ago in our new cottage and we are impressed, not to say,in awe, of the Pioneer. We have the taller model with the wood store beneath (v.smart) and now that we're used to tuning the burn and loading it before bedtime, it heats the whole cottage, round the clock. We've turned off the CH and the oil tank looks like lasting at least 6 months before a refill. \n\nIt gives the cottage a wonderful warm heart and visitors seem to be drawn to it like some kind of new puppy. Of course, if you stay still too long in front of it, you will fall asleep but, hey, that's the magic of a wood fire in winter. Wonderful.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.5)