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Review of Parkray Compact Consort 5

Fire brick cracking

Nigel Hosken 5 years ago

I am forever changing my fire bricks because of cracking. New ones never seem to last more than a month before cracks appear Is this a normal problem?

Stove expert replied: Cracking firebricks do not need replacing if they stay in one piece and protect the stove metal, only change if they leave exposed metal. Take care when refuelling the stove and knocking them can cause cracks though.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.8)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 2.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.2)