I like woodwarm. I have the now discontinued fireview 4.5kw multifuel stove on my narrowboat that I live on. Lit 24/7 in Winter and had it nearly 11 years. Double glazed glass, fantastic airwash. Rope sits in a channel cast in the doors so no glue needed. Can re-position door ropes if needed. Burns smokeless coal mainly and simply excellent. After 8 years use replaced the fire boards and stove rope. Grate bars and baffle plate still good. Very controllable like a gas fire. Apart from my narrowboat my second best purchase is my Woodwarm fireview. It has the domestic 8,000btu boiler that heats 2 gravity rads in my bedroom and bathroom. The boiler so far is still good, even though it's only a mild steel boiler. If I were to buy another stove would be a woodwarm.
I have had a go with a Bakeheart. It was excellent, but such a piece of furniture it seemed a shame to spoil it with use. The Ironheart is a bit more serious and suits the lives in look, but obviously bucket loads of money. I’d like to try a bakeheart again, it was definitely a lovely thing to have.
i have just gotten a soapstone version of the jydepejsen cosmo 1147 have you heared of this brand , and what is your opinion of it ? and why are the close to none soapstone models reviews here ? ps like your channel
I’ve reviewed a few stoves that have soap stone options: All the Heta’s I’ve reviewed other than the Ambition. The Westfire too. I haven’t tested them with it, because it’s a lot of additional cost, but soap stone definitely has its place! Jydepejsen make some lovely stoves for sure!
Great video as always. Could you do a video on types of wood… e.g. ash, oak, from maybe the big on lines retailers. I’m in the south east and any recommendation on firewood retailers would be great. Thanks. Keep up the good work 🔥
Am I sad because I saw this video thumbnail and went “awww shiiiiiiit” in excitement. I got my allure 5 installed Saturday btw, beautiful stove, very controllable and the room is finally a scorching hot death pit. For £850 in this current market it’s a steal I think. Now to enter the world of foraging wood, it’s become my new obsession
You can buy a chestnut roaster, and I remember doing that with my dad when I was young (we just opened the door and used the stove like an open fire). But I also remember him just putting chestnuts on top of the stove and heating them like that. It seemed to work, but I was only young at the time.
Great stove agree with all you said,but you really need to try a woodwarm phoenix 6kw fireblaze ,nothing compares,full articulating grate perfect for all fuels,stay cool handle,cool controls that allow you to see at a glance the rate your burning at,no spillage its a beast I have tried the 5 gem 6 blaze and currently use the 8kw bug to heat my whole house
@@TheTortoise nothing wrong with being conservative 😁 I’ve just bought a Stovebuddy classic 5. It’s leagues better than our last stove, a 20+ yr old hamlet stove. Our in laws have a Clearview stove, it does a good job of keeping things cosy!
@@seanpownall5060 You must be in one of the smoke free type zones then, otherwise you wouldn't need a 'defra kit' on your stove. They are designed so as to 'burn clean' and you cannot shut them down past a certain point.
Really like the videos 👍 looking for our first 5kw wood stove. Not decided on one yet but the reviews are helpful.
I like woodwarm. I have the now discontinued fireview 4.5kw multifuel stove on my narrowboat that I live on. Lit 24/7 in Winter and had it nearly 11 years. Double glazed glass, fantastic airwash. Rope sits in a channel cast in the doors so no glue needed. Can re-position door ropes if needed. Burns smokeless coal mainly and simply excellent. After 8 years use replaced the fire boards and stove rope. Grate bars and baffle plate still good. Very controllable like a gas fire. Apart from my narrowboat my second best purchase is my Woodwarm fireview. It has the domestic 8,000btu boiler that heats 2 gravity rads in my bedroom and bathroom. The boiler so far is still good, even though it's only a mild steel boiler.
If I were to buy another stove would be a woodwarm.
That’s really interesting to read. Sounds like a good stove!
I just have to say, I love your honesty in this clip :)
Thanks a lot, honesty can be dangerous, but I’m glad it hasn’t come across badly 😆
What's your opinion on the Esse Bakewell or Ironheart? I want an oven/stove for my kitchen extension. Thanks
I have had a go with a Bakeheart. It was excellent, but such a piece of furniture it seemed a shame to spoil it with use. The Ironheart is a bit more serious and suits the lives in look, but obviously bucket loads of money.
I’d like to try a bakeheart again, it was definitely a lovely thing to have.
i have just gotten a soapstone version of the jydepejsen cosmo 1147
have you heared of this brand , and what is your opinion of it ?
and why are the close to none soapstone models reviews here ?
ps like your channel
I’ve reviewed a few stoves that have soap stone options:
All the Heta’s I’ve reviewed other than the Ambition. The Westfire too. I haven’t tested them with it, because it’s a lot of additional cost, but soap stone definitely has its place!
Jydepejsen make some lovely stoves for sure!
@@TheTortoise i stand corrected sir
and am starting to look at them now
thx for your reply
Love the 'wrap up' you did on this stove..very Clarksonesq
Oh, im getting one of these too:)
It’s a great bit of kit, I hope you enjoy it!
Great video as always. Could you do a video on types of wood… e.g. ash, oak, from maybe the big on lines retailers. I’m in the south east and any recommendation on firewood retailers would be great. Thanks. Keep up the good work 🔥
Thanks for the suggestion!
Am I sad because I saw this video thumbnail and went “awww shiiiiiiit” in excitement.
I got my allure 5 installed Saturday btw, beautiful stove, very controllable and the room is finally a scorching hot death pit. For £850 in this current market it’s a steal I think.
Now to enter the world of foraging wood, it’s become my new obsession
Wait for Fridays video!
Glad the stove is working for you!
Lovely. I have a Clearview Vision 500 and a Clearview Pioneer 400. Bought in 1997 and 2002. Both excellent stoves.
This is the thing with Clearview. People still swear by them after more than 2 decades! 🤯
Any tips for how to roast chestnuts on a non open fire?
You can buy a chestnut roaster, and I remember doing that with my dad when I was young (we just opened the door and used the stove like an open fire). But I also remember him just putting chestnuts on top of the stove and heating them like that. It seemed to work, but I was only young at the time.
It reminds me of the more modern Charnwood Country 4. We have two and love them.
It’s quite different to use, but I know what you mean!
I’d be interested in the runners up?
I’ve got a top 5, 5kw stoves video coming very soon, so I think you’ll find that helpful.
Great stove agree with all you said,but you really need to try a woodwarm phoenix 6kw fireblaze ,nothing compares,full articulating grate perfect for all fuels,stay cool handle,cool controls that allow you to see at a glance the rate your burning at,no spillage its a beast I have tried the 5 gem 6 blaze and currently use the 8kw bug to heat my whole house
I’m excited to try it out, sounds like a contender for next year!
Can you defeat the defra min vent shutting?
@@davemitchell3998 it doesn’t have one as standard. You can buy a DEFRA version if you want, but it’s an extra charge I believe.
You’re rating the best stove of 2002, not 2022!
Clearview is definitely a company trading on its reputation.
But as you can see, it works!
😆 agreed!
@@TheTortoise nothing wrong with being conservative 😁
I’ve just bought a Stovebuddy classic 5. It’s leagues better than our last stove, a 20+ yr old hamlet stove.
Our in laws have a Clearview stove, it does a good job of keeping things cosy!
@@Himoutdoors I need to try a stove buddy, hope you have a great Christmas with the new stove!
@@TheTortoise thanks. You too!
Love our 500 version
It’s a lovely thing. I’m going to try their big 750 next.
@@TheTortoise Double doors!
@@pghampton that’s it! A whole new world! 😆
They are not that bad on 'efficiency' - Nice piece of oak will last all night in the right conditions.
All night really. How do you manage that.
@@d17mop Like i said - nice bit of oak. You could use some smokeless coal as well and just shut it nearly right down
@@welditmick not in mine it wont...it's defra so not sure if that makes a difference..but my stove motors through wood...advice would be gr8..👍👍
@@seanpownall5060 You must be in one of the smoke free type zones then, otherwise you wouldn't need a 'defra kit' on your stove. They are designed so as to 'burn clean' and you cannot shut them down past a certain point.
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But Tortoise you don’t have a wood stove!
You can't beat a open fire, sound sent and overall feel.
Sadly it possible a thing of the past , 🤢
@@dagreatstoney.5869 I was actually admiring that open fire 🔥🥰
I do love the open fire!
@@TheTortoise 🥰
@@TheTortoise
It's the best, tks for all content
Sorry not with you on this one.
Fair enough, I realise it’s not for everyone, but it really was the stove I most enjoyed.