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Review of Firefox 5 stove

Top damper and smell

Giles Moston 5 years ago

Hello there

I have just moved house and in the house there is a firefox 5 installed. It was fitted about 6 years ago and the house being empty for the last 2. I have lit the burner for the first time and noticed a smell similar to a plasticy smell. Also the top damper will only slide a bit either way, as if something is stopping it. It is the clean burn model. Anything to worry about? There is loads of heat off it and great to warm the room.

Stove expert replied: Make sure that the chimney has been swept to ensure that the flue way is clear of any debris that may have fallen down the chimney. The stove should not cause any undue smells when hot after the paint curing process has taken place (normally a few firings after installation should complete this process). I am assuming that buy the top damper you are referring to the top air control. As this is a cleanburn model there will be a restrictor fitted that will prevent it from being able to shut completely, this maintains diluted flue gases to comply with the smoke controlled areas and makes this a Defra Approved model.

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 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 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.8)