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Review of Esse 500 stove

Esse 500 Stove

Martin Moorby 4 years ago

Had the fire since 2007, have had to renew the fire bricks three times during this period, acceptable as main source of heat.

Started using it again this winter, on second use back corner piece cracked casting on one side, next night other side cracked in same place.

Would of expected the stove to last more than thirteen winter's.

I note on here other people have had the back''s fall out. Can only assume it is a design or casting fault. I did notice when I first renewed the door seal rope, casting had blow hole's in it.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 3.1)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.2)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.5)