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Review of Firefox 8 stove

Firefox 8 cleanburn flu downdraft

Barry McGuigan 12 years ago

I have trouble whenever there is any sort of breeze of getting a downdraft into the stove which means that if I light the stove under these circumstances the draft simply fills the whole room with smoke. Closing the bottom vent is fine but closing the top vent makes no difference, smoke pours out of it and I have to put the stove out. When working the stove is fine but I have been unable to use during this spell of really cold weather because of the problem described.

Stove expert replied: Seek advice on the flue and possible requirement of an anti-down draught cowl, it is a shame to have a stove an not be able to use it when you most need it.

Overall rating:

4 flames

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