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Review of Firefox 8 stove

Is my Firefox 8 a clean burn?

Barry Gallagher 11 years ago

The stove is great!

My only concern is there is no way of telling if I have the DEFRA clean burn version. The plate on the side of the stove only says GALLERY CLASSIC 8' as does the manual. No mention of clean burn or defra. The manual does say its version 5.2.

Is there any way I can tell if is the clean burn version?

Thank you

Stove expert replied: The air wash lever on the clean burn does not fully shut off the air, there is always a bleed of air that goes into the stove. You may be able to see this when you move the lever.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 4.5 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4.5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 4.5 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 4.5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4.5 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4.5 flames (avg 3.8)

  • Gary Wells said 11 years ago:

    Hi I think you will find that the firefox 8 is defra approved majority of the firefoxes are we purchased the classic cleanburn 8 beginning of this year and let me tell you worth every penny.Had ours in the conservatory and as it was closed up for the winter months it's open all year round I'm sure you will love it