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Review of Coalbrookdale Severn stove

Coalbrookdale Severn Boiler model

Martyn Legg 12 years ago

Installed the Severn Boiler model around 25 years ago, probably the best thing we ever did during a long renovation of a cold solid granite house. As we lived on site the Severn became a life saver during the winters! We have 12 rads and burn dry wood 99% of the time. Using wood all the rads are pleasantly warm, stove nuts will heat them fully. We connected to our oil fired system through a Dunsley neutralising tank and find that with the Severn thermostat we have complete control, there are few exceptionally windy nights that have the thermo flap banging but a slight adjustment up or down sorts that. We burn anything as I'm in the building trade, I mean anything and it never falters, the secret is that everything is tinder dry. \n\nWe wouldn't be without it! \n

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 2.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.6)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4)