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Review of Firefox 5 stove

Very warm

Andy Bryson 11 years ago

Great stove, looks good too. Heats our 3 bedroom detached very well. Usual problems with cracked rear firebrick. The blanking disc at the back has fallen off recently and the lugs that the disc screws onto have actually sheared off. I noticed that there was some rope seal around the hole, is this the usual way to screw the disc on? I can't put the disc back on now as there is no way to attach it. I notice that an expert recommended sticking it on with fire cement. Is this acceptable as it would save a bit of hassle? Thanks. Andy

Stove expert replied: The blanking disc can be re-attached with fire cement but without lugs to hold it in place this will be a temporary fix only.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.8)