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Review of Dru 64cb stove

Dru 64MF

Harry 13 years ago

We have had the Dru 64mf installed begin 2011 and having a small Stovax for a few years I thought that Stovax was the best.\nThe Dru I find is easier to light and allows for much better control. The Dru has no fire bricks but is using cast iron only which gives it the impression of being of excellent build quality and seem to retain heat longer. The ash pan fits so perfect under the fire box that hardly any ash falls outside the pan. The separate door for the ash pan is a great feature too. The side door I don't use as the position of the stove in its alcove. I can see that in a more open location it would be useful . Log of 50 cm are quoted to fit this stove but, I think that’s a little too large. They fit but, only just.\nI love the thermostat and although a little crude it makes it easy to leave the room for longer times without having to check on the fire for longer periods.\nIt takes a little while to get used to its characteristics but when you do it is very easy to leave it to burn overnight. Weak feature in my opinion is the door handle. I personally would like to see a non-removable handle with a separate tool to open it like on the Stovax Stockton series. For the price of this stove I also find the tools, except for the ash tray handle, that come with it very flimsy and no reflection of the true quality of the Dru.\nWould I recommend a Dru……? Yes and having a large old house with all the flues still intact Dru will be the only one I will ever buy for my house.\n\n\n

Stove expert replied: Dru is known for good build quality. Many manufacturers tools have become more flimsy as they capitalize on foundries increased costs. Some customers love the feature of a removable handle to ensure the safety of children but it doesn't suit everyone. Cast stoves are known to take longer to heat up but will retain the heat when the firebox is low of fuel, great for overnight longevity of heat. Good review, thanks.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.2)