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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

One winter on and looking good

Jude 12 years ago

After a winter of running the stove I wanted to update my review. My concerns about the flimsy handle proved unfounded - It's still working just fine. Ducting system working well and we haven't used the gas central heating at all.

I get up at 5am and the house is still warm from the previous evening despite sub zero outside temperatures. Stove still looks excellent. I can't get it to stay alight overnight using only wood but a few coals do the trick. We have a good supply of wood and since investing in a Fiskars x 27 splitting axe, we're having no trouble keeping it fuelled. I cannot fault the stove.

Overall rating:

5 flames

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