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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

Plaster cracking

Mark Rose 4 years ago

We have had this stove fitted over 2 years and have been impressed with the heat output compared to our previous 5kw stand alone stove we had in our previous home. Only regret is not having the two accessories fitted at same time of installation, that's the fan and hot air ducting to another room. I've just asked my stove fitter if he can return to fit the fan as I'm hopping it could help distribute some of the heat away from the stove as the heat build up above is causing the plaster to crack on the chimney breast. We are now thinking of putting Split Face tiling on the breast rather than the heat resistant plaster as a more permanent fix.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

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