Scan Andersen 4-5 stove

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• Scan Anderson - fantastic stove

  Diana Carswell one year ago

  It lights really easily and the glass stays relatively clean. I have also had a Morso¸ squirrel stove but far prefer the scan Anderson - it's easier to control, easier to light and provides
  more heat. Another huge plus is it produces v little ash - we only need to clean the ash box once every 7-8 uses (stove running for 4-5 hours each time)
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  Stove expert replied: The ash compartment should not be allowed to build up so that it touches the underside of the grate as it restricts the airflow and can shorten the grates life. Ideally it should be cleared out daily.

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• Shame about the glass Scan 66

  Matthew Watt one year ago

  Great stove looks like a egg , We have it wall mounted looks great . The only problem is the glass log guard . It is quite loose nothing a couple of clips would not fix . it has almost fallen out twice . but finally today it fell and smashed . OK I thought I will order a new one £117.18 very high price , before someone says it is special , I had the same glass cut and delivered from an online supplier for £25.00
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• excellent stove

  Ruairi Shell 2 years ago

  just self installed this stove, on 2nd firing I got the temp right up. I came down this morning to find a 5mm chip out of the door frame, the iron had popped out. I mailed them and waiting on
  a reply, any advise if I should glue the chip back in with thermite glue. worried that there may be other damage, not visible yet.
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  Stove expert replied: I am not sure by "got the temp right up" do you know what temperature you got the stove to? I would advise getting a thermometer so that you do not over fire the stove as this can lead to damage. I would also wait and see what the supplier / manufacturer suggests as the stove is still under warranty.

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• Ridiculously noisy stove

  Marc Rosenberg 2 years ago

  The Scan Andersen 4-5 has proved to be an easy-to-light, controllable stove that pumps out a massive amount of heat for its size. But if you're a fan of the quiet life, steer clear of this stove, because it clanks, bangs and ‘pings’ almost constantly. Good points first: it’s easy to get going and highly controllable. The airwash works efficiently and keeps the glass reasonably clean, as long as it’s never completely closed. Slight blackening can easily be removed from the glass with damp kitchen towel when the stove is cold the next morning. The ash pan is a decent size and can hold about five days’ worth of ash before it requires emptying. Now for the downside: it is incredibly noisy. Despite only ever burning kiln-dried wood, with great care taken never to overload the firebox, the stove almost constantly clanks while lit. A bit of noise from expansion and contraction of hot metal is to be expected, but at times this stove is so noisy that you have to turn up the TV to drown out the racket, which can be heard throughout the house. The stove has been inspected several times by our HETAS-registered installer, who is a highly rated trader. With no obvious fault detected, he has tried to persuade Scan Andersen to inspect the stove, but Scan has consistently argued that there is no warranty on stoves older than one year, and it is not interested in assisting. This is very poor after sales service; Very disappointed! You can hear (and see) our Scan Andersen 4-5 in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDgnUJ-lACg

  Stove expert replied: Ash should not be left to mount up in an ash pan as this can lead to a shortening of the grates life, a clear space below the grate is recommended and should be maintained. Really disappointing that this stove is making a noise that is causing you distress and that you have been unable to get any assistance as this does mar the whole stove experience somewhat. Certain aspects still scoring well.

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• Just installed

  Frank Schencks 4 years ago

  I would be glad for a comment on the following. The stove has a heat shield (convection plate?) fixed to the back. We were told when buying the stove that' this backplate does not heat to the
  same temperature as the cast iron body and there for enables the stove to be fitted closer to the wall. Ours has been fitted right back in the opening with the plate touching the wall. The actual back of the stove is therefore 50mm from the non flammable lining affixed to the back of the fireplace opening. Is this correct/permissible?
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  Stove expert replied: Please refer to page 35 of your manual that was supplied with your stove, it gives the permitted clearances. Please add to your review when you are using the stove fully so that accurate comments on build quality, efficiency, controlability etc can be updated.

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• Stove glass

  Laurence McNally 4 years ago

  The stove itself is great ; effficient and easy to operate.However I am now up to my third replacement glass in six years. The problem occurs when using solid , smokeless fuel ( Homefire)
  as used by the supplier, resulting in the glass developing a crystalline appearance originating at the glass bottom gradually spreading upwards. Scananderson replaced the first glass free of charge and second with a 50% discount. This now is showing the same problem after just two months useage.( Jan/Feb 2017). There is no problem when burning logs. I use the same solid fuel for another stove from another manufacturer with no problem at all. Has anyone else had a similar problem?
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  Stove expert replied: If the spiders web appearance gradually creeps over the glass then this is down to the stove not being operated at a fast enough rate of burn, not enough air is passing through it to remove the gases produced and so they stay in the firebox and cause a chemical reaction that shows on the glass. Short periods of fast burn will prevent this. The other stove may have a better flue draw hence it has not had the same fault develop. Homefire Ovals are fine for closed appliances but other Homefire fuels are not suited so do check that the one you are using is correct.

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• Scan Anderson still going strong 12 years later.

  5 years ago

  This is a great stove we also have a Jotol F370 which is not as efficient nor does it give out as much heat. Our Scan is brill, minimal ash, very controllable and a good looker.

  Stove expert replied: Nice comments.

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• We miss our Scan!

  5 years ago

  We had a Scan Andersen 4-5 stove for more than 5 years at our last house, and it was far and away the best thing about the house. Very efficient, easy to use, great window - you need to see
  the fire, I think. Some other models have little windows or cast iron over them, which I find a bit silly. Enjoy!
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• Air wash problems.

  David Matthews 5 years ago

  We had big problems initially after the totally useless fitter sent by the shop completely messed up the instillation . That is now sorted, but the airwash still evades us. Any advise would
  be appreciated.
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  Stove expert replied: There are three air controls on the stove one at the top (airwash)and one at the bottom of the stove and the third is a circular dial on the door. Top vent open fully until fire is established and then regulate rate of burn as required. Circular one open on lighting and then when fire established this should be closed. The bottom one should be closed on lighting and once fire established this should be half open.

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