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Review of Coalbrookdale Darby stove

Coalbrookdale Darby

David Schalk 11 years ago

I have used this stove for 12 years. The Darby likes to be run hot. With good gaskets and a proper drafting chimney this stove is hard to beat. When run properly and with well seasoned wood this stove will produce a secondary burn and emit little or no smoke.

The glass will only get dirty on startup or if you let it cool down too much on re-loading (which will easily wipe away with a piece of newspaper once the stove gets back up to temperature) The way this convection stove works is great It keeps the air in the house moving to eliminate hot and cold areas. I have operated this stove from 50F to -20F and as you can see I love it. The best way to get this stove going is with a top down fire.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 5)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 5)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 3.5 flames (avg 2.6)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.5)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.9)