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Review of Stockton 8 Insert Convector stove

Stocton 8 instet stove

Mr Julian Cumpstone 14 years ago

After spending all year looking at stoves we were recommended a Stockton 8 inset stove by our excellent installer. Our house is 10 years old quite large and the ground floor is mainly open plan. We were advised that to heat the whole area we would need 12kw but on talking to our installer decided that would over heat the main room. We had our stove fitted on the 11th September and so far non of the comments we read on your reviews have come true. The stove is easy to light and sends out so much heat that we have to open the doors to vent some upstairs! We have only had a few cold nights so far but roll on the really cold weather so we can test it. Also we didnt like the look of the canopy so have the flat top stove and after reading lots of comments and studying the instructions are using very dry wood. We have not yet attempted to burn our stove over night so will need to see how that works out.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 2.8)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 2.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.2)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 2.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3)