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Review of Stovax Riva 66 Avanti stove

riva 66 inset

DENNIS 12 years ago

Riva 66 parts, I have found having parts made from stainless steel is well worth the cost, in comparison to manufacturers parts there is no difference in price, so have the parts made up at a local fabricator. Stovax will say the gaurantee will be void if you do not use their parts but the gaurantee will be void in any case, no matter what you say, stovax will have an answer to say its your fault, not theirs! If this fire lasts another year I will think myself lucky. Yes its had 3 winters use, please read my previous posts, I will not be buying another fire from Stovax, its cheaper to run the heating on gas lol

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.2)
Quality of finish 2 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 1 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 1 flames (avg 3.9)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.7)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.6)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3.4)