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Review of Stovax Huntington 40 stove

Great stove

M Allum 12 years ago

We have had this stove with a back boiler for 3 years now and the only parts that need replacing is the back fire brick which has now been in 2 parts for the last year.

It’s a shame that the glass is nearly always black which is due probably to us running at too little temperature at night and the boiler taking the heat away.

The boiler makes lots of good hot water with plenty of heat leftover for the room.

Sweeping is a pain! Mainly due to the stove pipe not having a rodding eye (installer’s fault) getting a brush around the bottom bend is very difficult and I always end up with damaged hands.

The stove is excellent to keep in at night, indeed we have been away for over 24 hours and there is still life in the fire.

Stove expert replied: Do please note that operating the stove on a low temperature for long periods is not only bad for the glass but for the flue system. Short periods of fast burn are recommended at least twice a day for 15 mins to clear any debris produced when stove closed down.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.4)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.3)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.5)