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Review of Hunter Herald 8 stove

Not enough heat

Al Ripper 5 years ago

We've had this stove for several years now and can never get a good amount of heat from it. The old, smaller, one gave off much more heat.

Tried wood, coal and a mixture. Draw is fine. Top doesn't get hot enough to run one of those convection fans we have on it.

Otherwise, it looks nice, is well made and hasn't given us any problems!

Stove expert replied: Is there enough free air in the room for this size stove. You say the draw is fine, has this been checked? There is likely to be a reason why the output is not as expected so further investigation is recommended.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 3.3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.5)

  • Al Ripper said 8 months ago:

    There is plenty of free air in the room! I think it’s more of a design failing - air is drawn in across the top and this keeps the front half of the top surface cool. Heat is only radiated from the glass and sides. I can put my hand on the upper surface long after the fire has been lit.

  • Al Ripper said 8 months ago:

    There is plenty of free air in the room! I think it’s more of a design failing - air is drawn in across the top and this keeps the front half of the top surface cool. Heat is only radiated from the glass and sides. I can put my hand on the upper surface long after the fire has been lit.