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Review of Glaisdale stove

Glaisdale stove, 2nd hand bargain.

Stephen Crompton 15 years ago

I bought mu Town & Country Glaisdale secondhand on Ebay for £155. After replacing the seal around the flue outlet, and fitting new fire bricks and throat plate it now works very well.

I have it situated in my front room, and by leaving doors open the heat it produces warms my 3 bed end terrace right through.

At first it took some time to learn how to set the air controls so as to get the best performance, but now I have it burning as cleanly as the Clearviwew I owned some years ago. Also, by using large hardwood logs the Glaisdale will stay lit for 10hours, or more.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.3)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.9)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4)