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Review of Firefox 5 stove

Excellent value, quick lighting!

7 years ago

Have had the Firefox 5 for just over a year now & it always surprises me how quickly it lights & gets up to temp! Opening size can be tight for decent chunks of timber but that's a minor issue. One thing is it does feel like the wee stove burns fuel too quickly, with a good portion of heat escaping straight up the flue. Is there any way in which this could be slowed as it seems to need a lot of fuel for such a compact stove? Other than that it is very hard to find fault tho!

Stove expert replied: Is the stove the Defra Approved model as if so there is a restriction on the top air control that prevents it from shutting fully and will mean that it burns faster than a standard model. If the flue draw is excessive and greater than the manufacturers suggested amount then a flue damper or flue stabilizer can be added, this will give better control over the stove draw which will allow the heat to stay in the stove longer rather than being sucked out of the firebox quickly. Your installer should be able to test to see if this is the case.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.8)