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Review of Firebelly FB2 stove

coating

Sue Allister 11 years ago

Our FB2 works well on the whole but like many reviewers we have a problem with smoke. However, nobody mentions how the coating just peels away and it is NOT damp. I did buy it partly because I thought it looked good.The manufacturers told me that I could purchase a touch up spray but will it look as good as new? So glad now I didn't buy a brightly coloured one!

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Quality of finish 1 flames (avg 3.7)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.3)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 3.7)

  • Hayley Mollet said 11 years ago:

    As with all comments regarding smoke - this is a flue issue. Regarding the paint, the paint will only ''peel away'' if it has come into contact with a chemical such as the high temperature sealant used to seal the flue pipe, or household cleaning products. I believe we have spoken to you regarding the install as we advised you may need an extra metre of flue as the height wasn''t what we recommend.