The firebox is way too small if you are burning logs. If you are just going to burn logs go for a dedicated log burner as there is no need for an ash pan, which allows the hearth to be deeper... [ read more] ]
i have a boiler in this stove and when running flat out it runs 2 rads and supplies hot water,keeping it in overnight takes a bit of practice,im very pleased with it [ read more] ]
I have just fitted this stove and I am very pleased with it, it looks good, is very easy to light, is really controllable and heats up very quickly. This is the first wood stove I have had so... [ read more] ]
Brilliant performer - love it but this is the only stove I have ever had! The only downsides are the cost and that if you reduce the air supply with the RH control, the glass gets gunked... [ read more] ]
This is truly a very very good woodburner, the only fault I found was that the handle seems to be to close to the face of the stove, because, when hot if you touch the face with the 'free'... [ read more] ]
We purchased our Jotul f400 in Dec 2003 - the two-door model (the latest version has only a single large door). It is the primary heater for our three bedroom house which is an open plan chalet... [ read more] ]
We installed a Riva 55 at considerable expense as a sole heat source for the sitting room in July 2008. I followed the manual faithfully to start with, but despite lots of experimentation and... [ read more] ]
The castings on this stove are not as good quality as some other high end stoves; ie Morso, but you do get a lot of stove for your money, this beast can put out some serious amount of heat the... [ read more] ]
By David Basterfield on Saturday 15th November, 2008
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