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Review of Dowling Little Devil stove

Smashing little stove

Judy King 12 years ago

I've always used solid fuel, we're now enjoying our second full winter with the stove. This is a boiler model, not sure of exact heat output, but it heats two adjoining rooms and a big hot water cylinder. I've had cast iron models with firebricks before, much prefer the really thick steel which copes better with quick temperature changes. Really good value for money and the modifications we asked for were not expensive. Not a 'pretty' stove but very functional.

Stove expert replied: Looks are certainly not everything, good comments on this stove.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 5)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 5)