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Review of Fireline FP5 stove

FPi5

Neil Frudd 9 years ago

We bought and installed this, our first stove, 5 yrs ago. We have had nothing but trouble with it. We have had 4 new doors and had to replace the fire bricks after every visit from the chimney sweep as you have to remove the fire bricks in order to remove the baffle/throat plate. The log guard has had to be replaced 3 times as it warped. The "griddle" also warped and has had to have attention. All in all, stay clear. We are currently replacing it with a Charnwood Island and throwing this in the skip.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.7)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 3.3)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.5)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.4)