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Review of Esse 125 wood burning stove

Esse 125SE

Lynn Eastwood 14 years ago

I have peviously had a multifuel stove but wanted a wood burner. I was a bit apprehensive when it came to commisioning the stove as I thought that it may fall short of the heat levels of a multi fuel. It certainly doesn't though! It burns beautifully and leaves very little residue. I have managed to get it to burn overnight (more through curiosity than anything else). It is a well engineered stove that looks great and performs magnificently. What more can I say?

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.7)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.9)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.2)