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Review of Dunsley Highlander 5 stove

Excellent with solid fuel but I'm struggling with wood burning

Ken 12 years ago

I bought the Dunsley high lander 5 enviro burn a month ago, I luv the stove and find it superb with solid fuel. I have been try ing to get it to work right burning dry logs but I cannot seem to achieve this, my stove never seems warm enough to heat the room. Now I'm not saying its the stove as I too did my homework and as a first time owner of one I'm leaning towards its me who is the problem. I have read the reviews on this site and used any advice that has been written but still I cannot get it right. PLEASE can someone post what I should be doing with the controls to get this maximum efficiency out of it with wood? I close the grate I light it no problem I've done the turning the controls on to maximum but I still can not get it warm enough. If anyone with this burner can help and talk me through it step by step I will be eternally greatful....thanks ever SO much.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4.6)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.6)

  • David Mills said 11 years ago:

    Is your wood really dry? I've found that damp wood is the biggest impediment to getting a hot fire going with minimal damper opening.