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Review of Scan Andersen 4-5 stove

Lower baffle plate cracks

Dominic Kelly 3 months ago

Firstly let me say what an amazing little stove the 4-5 is , we have had ours for some 14 years now. However since October we have gone through 4 lower baffle plates all of which has cracked then simply disintegrated. I’ve tried putting down a smaller fire , using smaller logs to no avail. When I call Jotel UK they said possibly my logs had to much moisture, I disagree as I only burn logs below 20% moisture. My thinking is that the baffle plates are not as thick as when they were new , Iam wondering has this occurred to anyone else or can someone throw some light on this , at £40 each there not a cheap replacement, many thanks.

Overall rating:

5 flames

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Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4)
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