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Review of Hunter Hawk stove

Rubbish

PaulaCouzens Couzens 5 years ago

I have had several stoves in recent years, and this does not send out the heat even at full blast, if you open the door half the contents fall out, hot sinders, they say clean the ash pan out daily, completely the opposite to everything I have ever understood about burning wood in a stove. It was recommended by my installer, becuase it is British, I have had Morso in the past, fantastic stoves.

Stove expert replied: It would appear that you have a multifuel stove and not the designated wood version that is available. If you are only burning wood then the wood version is bette,r as it does not have a grate but a solid base on which the ash can build up readily, the downside is there is no ashpan so you need to remove the ash when it gets too much using a fireside tool. Have you got full control over the stove, if it is working hard and not producing heat then check the moisture content of the wood (should be below 20%). Have the flue draw tested. Make sure that this stove is the correct output for the space that you are trying to heat.

Overall rating:

1.5 flames

Build Quality 2 flames (avg 3.3)
Quality of finish 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 3.1)
Ease of use 1 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 1 flames (avg 3.1)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 3.2)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 2.9)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 2.9)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3.3)