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Review of Morso Badger stove

Excellent in parts

David Pitt 7 years ago

After 8 years constant winter use I can say: Good points: Very good heat output, air wash works well, good flame picture. Attractive modern design.

Bad points: If you flue the stove from the rear you must remove the top baffle to give good draw and avoid smoke every time you stoke it up. Morso tech help advised this. And you must remove the spinner from the stove front to get the fire started. Morso tech help advised this. Door handle design poor and needs constant adjusting, Riddle very poor and I have given up using it, Front row of secondary air vents cause local overheating and buckling of the baffle access door. This is easily replaced every 4 years or so costing £29 with postage. Given the price I would not recommend this stove highly.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.3)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 4.1)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 4.4)