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Review of Franco Belge Montfort stove

Montfort MKII - Cracking little stove!

Marc 12 years ago

Bought after much research and deliberation and very pleased. Thought it would be too small for the large living and dining room, but as per other reviewers, it pumps out the heat indeed! I sometimes think more than the advertised output.\n\nWe installed it with the outdoor vent kit, so it draws air from outside. Also could close off the horrible drafty air-brick as well - so win-win. Works like a charm!\n\nWe burn 5-6 logs of well-seasoned wood and 5-6 coal ovals a night, so it is pretty frugal as well. Especially when compared to our older Jotul that was very hungry indeed!\n\nThere are a lot of stoves out there, but if you want one to fit in a standard opening with minimum fuss and want a nice controllable stove, then I strongly recommend looking at this one! \n\n\n

Stove expert replied: Very economic and controllable, good feedback and resolves an air vent if direct air control kit is available.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.6)