I fitted the stove into an existing unlined chimney, in a 1937 house, with sealed metal register plate; and an external flue box for ease of cleaning.The tightness of all the bolts was checked... [ read more] ]
After having looked around considerably for a big size stove for our fireplace opening and room size but without having to have a vent the Yeoman Exe was the best I could find. Cant believe... [ read more] ]
By John Rosy Cheeks on Saturday 11th February, 2012
The comments about lighting are reasonable, it takes a while to get hot but once the fire box is glowing red then its great and wood can be easily added. It’s just a bit of a balancing act... [ read more] ]
Had my stove for about 4 years and in general very happy, but not happy with the state of the baffle which has sagged heavily and burnt away so that the flames go directly vertically and directly... [ read more] ]
Very disappointed with output, heat goes straight up chimney. I need to leave door open to get full benefit, always putting logs on. Top reflector plate sits in loosely can be dislodged when... [ read more] ]
Got a Riva 55 6 years ago. It has a great heat output and heats up quickly, the flame is amazing.
Have one major complaint with this stove however. Major problem with a back-draught when the... [ read more] ]
Had it for 9 years and it has been burning all sorts of rubbish and running fairly hot for a lot of the time. Zero maintenance!!! Except for broken glass twice - my fault but possibly a design... [ read more] ]
We have several stoves but this is our main one and is used on a daily basis in the winter. We burn well seasoned wood that has less than 20% moisture. Usually hardwood with occasional bits... [ read more] ]
Fitted the inset burner last September and tried various fuels but all very disappointing. It no way puts out 7.5 kw.(more like 2-3kw)The only way to get any heat out is to have it roaring with... [ read more] ]
Had the Westfire 23 installed just before Christmas and luv it.
We've already burnt through 3 cubic meters of seasoned logs so you can imagine how many times it's been fired up.
So easy to use... [ read more] ]
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