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Review of Franco Belge Monaco stove

Franco Belge Monaco good apart from baffle

R Sumner 12 years ago

Good looking stove, easy to light but baffle is definitely an issue. The baffle plate warps and it connects to a half-moon lip with two bolts. The baffle plate falls down now after just two years of use. The issue is twofold. Firstly the plate has (like lots of others mentioned) warped, secondly the bolt wear due to the heat and the lip is then loose so the baffle falls down.

I wouldn’t recommend you by this stove due to the baffle but in the plus side it looks great lights easily and is a doddle to clean.

Stove expert replied: Disappointing problem with the baffle plate.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 2 flames (avg 2.7)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 2.8)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 2.8)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 2.6)