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Review of Stockton 8 Insert Convector stove

Stockton 8

Jon Lomas 16 years ago

Considering the price of this stove I would expect better. The airwash need to be near full to prevent blackning, does not work on the far right hand side and burns too fast with it on full. Major design flaw - using the canopy, the convected heat, instead of going into the room is sucked back into the stove via the airwash negating the point of the convection system. Probably OK with a flat top. Customer service from Stovax - Useless.

Took 2 months to reply and claim that there "was no problem" other nigling design flaws - spills ash on the harth when the doors are opened.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.6)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 2.8)
Ease of use 2 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 1 flames (avg 2.8)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Handle operation 1 flames (avg 3.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 2.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3)