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The Flatford 8kw

Overall Rating:

4 flames

based on 3 reviews    (View rating breakdown)
The Flatford 8kw

A traditional, minimalist 8kW stove from Chesney

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 4.5 flames
Quality of finish 4.5 flames
Value for money 3.5 flames
Ease of use 4 flames
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames
Firebox size 5 flames
How well does the airwash work 4.5 flames
Controllability 3.5 flames
Handle operation 3.5 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 3.5 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames

Most Recent Review

  • Flatford 8

    Alex Wilson 5 years ago

    I have run this stove on seasoned hardwood for over two years now. The stove looks good and performs very well. It is easy to light and pumps out a lot of heat. The airwash system is very effective... []

    Stove expert replied: If the throat plate fails quickly, it may be that you have a strong draw that is making the stove work hard. If the stove does not appear to be very controllable this would be worth checking more thoroughly.

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

  • Big and sturdy

    Harry 7 years ago

    Nicely built ,looks great easy to use and access , handle works well.Takes a while to get going & seems to use a fair amount of wood probably due to size but really kicks out heat when it does... []

    Stove expert replied: Fair review of this stove.

    Overall rating:

    4 flames

More reviews for The Flatford 8kw

  • Chesney Flatford 8

    Gerry Armour 7 years ago

    Purchased and operated Flatford 8kw over a year now.We use it as a secondary heat source in a very large and tall living room. During the winter it was on every day from 1500 to 2200 hrs. We... []

    Stove expert replied: Overnight burning is not generally recommended as glass will become discoloured. Clean with short periods of fast burn or a cloth dipped in woodash.

    Overall rating:

    3.5 flames