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Review of Clearview Pioneer 400 stove

Excellent quality small stove and British too!

Jeremy Gissop 13 years ago

I bought this stove having had a Clearview stove before. It is rated at 5kw but it heats my whole house which is well insulated. I burn compressed sawdust briquettes which work well and are very clean to use and stack neatly in the garage.To be a perfect stove for me I would like it to burn slowly through the night but having said that it is very easy to light in the morning.\nIt is not the cheapest stove but check out the opposition and see the quality of materials used. Buy quality buy once.\n

Stove expert replied: Good review on a British Made Stove. Always good to find out how a stove perform with alternative fuels to wood and smokeless.

Overall rating:

4.5 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 4 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 4 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)