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Review of Franco Belge Belfort stove

Franco Belge Belfort

Jim Fryer 11 years ago

We bought this stove just before Christmas and had it fitted straight away. I love it! I burn wood and Taybrite and it never goes out. Each morning I come down, rake it out, empty the ashes and throw wood onto the glowing embers and off we go again! Since fitting in our large "family room" we have not been in the lounge. My wife and I sit in front of the stove every night enjoying the warmth and comfort of a real fire.

It is very easy to control and looks very stylish - we paid extra for an enamel finish.

I'm burning about a bag and a half of Taybrite a week so its costing me about £2.50 a day to run. The wood comes from a joiner who gives me his off cuts. Our central heating has been turned down a couple of degrees so its probably saving us some money on the gas bill.

I wish I'd bought one years ago!

Stove expert replied: Good feedback and this stove is producing a good amount of heat and seems to be working well.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.9)