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Stovax Brunel 3cb stove

Overall Rating:

3.5 flames

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Stovax Brunel 3cb stove

The Stovax Brunel 3cb is a clean burning multi fuel cast iron stove with 1 plain door.

There are longer legs available for this model -

the Stovax Brunel has a central door with plain glass in the door -

there is a small ash tray in front of the fire box making it easier to keep the stove clean.

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 3.5 flames
Quality of finish 4.5 flames
Value for money 3 flames
Ease of use 4 flames
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames
Firebox size 3.5 flames
How well does the airwash work 3.5 flames
Controllability 3.5 flames
Handle operation 3 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 3.5 flames

Most Recent Review

  • Stovax Brunel 3cb

    Louise 3 years ago

    Great stove, looks lovely in enamel green, easy to light, glass stays clean (dry wood). Good heat output, ok handle a bit fiddly we just use a stove glove so much easier! 2 winters later still... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

  • Stovax Brunel 3cb

    GILLIAN L CLARK 8 years ago

    This is a fantastic stove, have had it 7 years and very impressive.It lights quickly, the room is warm within an hour even in the very cold winter. I am looking to get another in my other living... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

More reviews for Stovax Brunel 3cb stove

  • Sweeping

    Bob Gairns 4 years ago

    We have had this stove for two years now and are happy with it for heating purposes! It took a bit of practice to get it to burn clean but we have got there now. The biggest drawback and had... []

    Stove expert replied: Perhaps changing the flue to one with a door would help you.

    Overall rating:

    2.5 flames

  • Good middle of the road stove

    Matt 7 years ago

    We have two of these- had one for 5yrs & other for 3yrs.They are more epensive than budget brands, but cheaper than clearview/morso/jotul etcNice wide firebox, but not that deep.Agree handles... []

    Stove expert replied: Small stove but generally good quality.

    Overall rating:

    3.5 flames

  • poor quality

    Roger Boothby 7 years ago

    Very poor build quality I have had this stove for 4 years now and on my second glass and a complete set of fire bricks as they just burn away.Have contacted Stovax who just do not wanr to know... []

    Overall rating:

    2.5 flames

  • Stovax 3cb

    Sean 8 years ago

    Works very well. Sturdy with good heat. Used over 5 years and no problems once you learn how to use a stove. Nothing to go wrong. Handle is a bit fiddly though.

    Overall rating:

    4 flames

  • Brunel 3CB

    Jamie Wakeham 8 years ago

    Solidly built with a great finish, and capable of pumping out a lot of heat.Major plus points: very easy to light; big glass door (with a pretty good airwash - sure, if you burn poorly seasoned... []

    Overall rating:

    4 flames

  • First Class

    Mr & Mrs I Milne 9 years ago

    Had the 3cb for 6 months now and very happy with it. The airwash works very well and the glass is clear almost all the time. We have used Hard wood, Soft wood and coal and it has worked well... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

  • 3cb

    Roger Boothby 9 years ago

    dont buy one I have had this stove for 3 years and had to replace major parts.
    The air wash does not work and the glass just gets dirty

    Overall rating:

    1.5 flames