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Review of hunter Herald 5 slimline stove

Hunter 5

Mike Oldnall 15 years ago

On advice from Stoves online (thanks Susi) I chose this model (with single door option) to fit a shallow fireplace (no hearth) and for its heat output. Easy to manage DIY install with supplied, perfect fit, throat plate and flue sections. Works a treat, easy to light, easily controllable and warms the room surprisingly quickly for its size. Downsides are that the brass doorhandle gets much too hot to touch (I use the riddle handle) and the shallow depth limits amount of wood that can be loaded at once. Just about possible to keep burning all night when damped down. Overall I am very hapy with my stove after a year.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 2 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.6)