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Review of Firefox 8 stove

Smoke coming out air wash

Barry Gallagher 11 years ago

Hello again..

Thanks for the top on identifying the defra model.

My concern is when I light the kindling in the stove all the smoke comes out the air wash vents. I have to block them with a towel. Once the stove/flue is warm there is no issue. I am using a flue to the rear of the stove. Should I just heat the flue with a firefighter at the back if the stove or could there be something wrong?

Stove expert replied: A rear flue installation should have no more than 150mm horizontal length of flue, please check this. Is the chimney lined? It sounds like the flue draw is poor and further investigation is recommended to ascertain the cause.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 4.5 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 3.5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 3.5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 3.5 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 2.5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2.5 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 3.8)