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Review of Portway 1 contemporary stove

nice stove.

Steve Sansom 9 years ago

We've had the protest 1 stove for just over a year. It gets nice and hot and we have found it to be quite controllable, getting an overnight burn when using smokeless fuel. Our only negative comments are that when the door is opened there is always a build up of ash which falls into the hearth, this is probably due to the grate/door/airwash design. Just means that every time the door is opened you need a dustpan and brush to clear up also the airways control levers are constantly loose and need tightening up regularly.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.5)