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Review of Firefox 8 stove

heat not circulating

Steve 13 years ago

The stove looks brillant in our living room. We were advised to go for the 8 rather than the 5, due to the reason that it takes slightly larger logs and if the room got too hot we could just open the livingroom door and let it escape into the hallway! In reality there does not seem to be masses of heat. I bought a thermometer and have been regulating the stove at the optimised temperature. I am not sure why the room is not getting warmer, could it be because the stove is inset into the fireplace? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Stove expert replied: There should be a minimum gap of 150mm at the back, and either side with 300mm above the stove to allow for the generated heat to radiate freely. If you do not have this then it is likely to be a factor as to why you are disappointed with the heat generated and it may be worth looking at using a rear flue installation so that the stove will be more in the room!

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 3.8)