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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

generally happy with it

R Oldham 12 years ago

Defects. 1. The removeable front grill warped and eventually the welds broke

2.A tuft of insulation rope hangs down and has to be pushed back.

Problems, I have a concrete coat on the wall around it and it has cracks. Intend to try a mix of concrete and vermiculite.

Good points. Gives out a lot of heat,easy to light, if I use coal it still glows dully by the morning, the cassette design takes up little room in my small house. good view of the burning fuel, unfussy design

Stove expert replied: There is special heat resistant render and plaster available for these types of installation to prevent cracking of surrounding areas.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 4)