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Contura 51L stove

Overall Rating:

5 flames

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Contura 51L
Technical Data
  • Height: 630mm
  • Width: 495mm
  • Depth: 420mm
  • Nominal Heat Output: 7kW
  • Efficiency: 81%

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Review Ratings Breakdown

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

Most Recent Review

  • Replacement firebricks

    Sue Hutchinson 2 months ago

    We have two of these stoves both excellent. Lovely clear view of the fire and lots of warmth. However, recently we require a replacement firebrick for the back of the stove and are repeatedly... []

    Stove expert replied: Custom made bricks are commonly used and work well. Only supplying full sets of bricks is also quite a common practise as the wear can be even within the firebox.

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

More reviews for Contura 51L stove

  • Contura 51L

    Chris Byrne 7 months ago

    I have had this stove live in for 2 winters now. I'm delighted with it. I have sold and installed lots of them now, without any issues. Once it's up to full heath the flame pattern is amazing... []

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Great Fire

    Phil Loader one year ago

    We've now had the fire installed for 5 years and have been extremely impressed with its build quality and efficiency. I was concerned that the fire might not produce enough heat for our rather... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

  • Contura 51l

    David Burbidge 2 years ago

    I have had this stove for 5 years now and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anybody looking for a wood burner. The airwash is exceptional, I have never had to give the glass anything more... []

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Contura 51L

    4 years ago

    My final choice was between the Contura and Clearview. I finally decided on the Contura because I consider it a more contemporary stove, it also has the external air fitting as standard which... []

    Stove expert replied: Certainly a satisfied customer - great review!

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Contura 51L

    5 years ago

    Beautifully built stove entirely cast iron but very heavy at 128kg. It is a convection stove so the outside surface temperature is a lot lower than non-convector models and can therefore be... []

    Stove expert replied: Please do bear in mind that a stove should not be set on a low setting for prolonged periods as this will allow tar deposits to be produced that can lead to chimney problems, short periods of fast burn (15 - 20 mins) at least twice a day should be undertaken to maintain a clear flue plus regular chimney sweeping. If the stove is producing too much heat perhaps a smaller output model would have been a better option in your circumstances.

    Overall rating:

    5 flames