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Review of Firebelly FB2 stove

Nice Stove

Jon R 16 years ago

I bought this stove about 18 months ago and I am more than pleased with it's performance. It was very simple to fit with the flange kit I ordered with it. The controls of the stove are a little tricky to master at first but once you get the hang of it, it offers no problems. Be warned, this is a big, wood hungry stove and can get through a lot a lot of fuel. I've not managed to shut it down overnight so I can relight it in the morning. I have not had any problems whatsoever with keeping the glass clean using hardwood of varying levels of dryness. The airflow system seems to work fine. A little bit of discolouring can appear at the corners of the glass after heavy use but a quick wipe with some newspaper and it cleans up no problem.

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\n\nI would definately buy another one but only if I have a room big enough to accept it!!

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.9)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.7)