Review of Franco belge Savoy Elegance - MKII
Savoy Elegance MK II - Issue With Top Casting
We installed our Savoy Mk II in August 2010. Within a few weeks we were experiencing problems with the back and top fire bricks cracking. At that time, Franco Belge were aware of the problem and supplied consumers with a modified baffle plate and new fire brick (the original baffle was only of thin steel construction).\n\nWithin three months, the top casting had cracked around the opening for the spigot and Franco Belge supplied a replacement. Now, in November 2011, the replacement top casting has an identical crack and I am in consultation with my supplier as to how best to resolve the problem. \n\nMy conclusion with this stove is that it is a small stove with a high 8kw output and if you run it up to 8kw capacity you risk cracking the top casting. For information, we only burn two year old seasoned hardwood and the stove is lit every evening in winter for about four hours, we have a stainless steel flue liner which is insulated with vermiculite and the stove has a good draw.\n\nI would advise people owning a Mk II to inspect their top casting as they are only hairline cracks. It is more noticeable with the internal baffle removed and looking up at the casting from the inside.\n\nAs you can see from my ratings, the stove does have its good points, but I do feel there is an issue with the top casting on the Mk I and Mk II, as also highlighted by previous reviews.\n\n
Stove expert replied: Franco Belge have made changes to overcome this fault but this does not help existing customers. It is a shame as it is a good looking stove that is reasonably priced.
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