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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

Great stove but needs a lot of maintenance.

Jennifer Smith 9 years ago

We have had this cassette fire for more than 8 years. We only burn dry, well seasoned logs.

The fire itself is amazing - gives out loads of heat, starts easily and looks wonderful.

The major problem we have found is with the metal on the door and the main frame. After just one year it had rusted badly and needed treatment and repainting. We reported this to Stovax and were told that it was rusting because it was operating at a high temperature (well it is a fire!) This has become an annual maintenance chore of de-rusting and repainting.

I would recommend the fire for its function and looks but not for the amount of maintenance it requires to keep it looking good.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 1 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 3 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 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 4)