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Review of Morso Badger stove

Moso Badger 3142

Anthony Lloyd 9 years ago

bought and fitted in 2002 used for 8 months of the year. Price paid £750

used to heat a room 60 m2 / not often used on a high setting mostly medium. Can stay in all night if desired.

fuel: Pure Heat / occasionally wood

Parts replaced / 1 x glass

Fire bricks are now cracked but still in place

Riddling grate distorted and jammed, not replaced yet as a poker easily cleans the dust left behind from Pure heat

Ash-pan does not quite catch all the ash but this is not a problem

The stove still seals really well and can be closed right down if needed

I have managed to accidentally let the stove 'rip' a few times after getting distracted after lighting. This was the cause of the riddling grate getting distorted

The air wash system is OK but not brilliant, better with clean fuel

The handle is a good positive motion but does get hot

Benefit of the convector model is furnishing can be closer

Obviously a very well made bit of kit that looks set to last a long time

Stove expert replied: Good solid stove providing great service over many years.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.3)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.1)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.4)