Stovax View Multifuel Stove

[Catz]

Does anyone have one? Any review to give?

I need a small stove so was looking at the Stovax View 3 or possibly Stovax Stockton 3, although I prefer contemporary. I know the Stockton as my Mum has one but can’t find many reviews on the View.

Big question regards the “handle” which seems to be a little device to the right side of the stove and not a proper handle. Just wondered if this was tricky to live with?

Thanks for any replies.

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[Simpo Two]

See if you can find one in a showroom, then you can have a go and judge for yourself.

[Catz]

Simpo Two said:

See if you can find one in a showroom, then you can have a go and judge for yourself.

There’s not any Stovax showrooms nearby. Any stove suppliers which might stock them are at least an hours drive away and you have to arrange an appointment and I can’t be arsed with the hassle.
Well I might be arsed but thought I’d see if I could get any views here first before I “organise” my masked visit to a showroom. Things used to be so simple.

[heisthegaffer]

I have a bigger one, possibly the 5 and we're very happy with it.



The handle is a little bit fiddly. I find I have to yank it up or slap it to release it. You get a tool to adjust the bottom lever that handles the airwash and also for the door release but I don't use it, injust use my hand. Sometimes with a glove on.

We love it though.

[heisthegaffer]

Sorry its on it's side - why does it do that??

[Catz]

heisthegaffer said:

I have a bigger one, possibly the 5 and we're very happy with it.


The handle is a little bit fiddly. I find I have to yank it up or slap it to release it. You get a tool to adjust the bottom lever that handles the airwash and also for the door release but I don't use it, injust use my hand. Sometimes with a glove on.

We love it though.

Thanks for the reply.

I’ve discovered you can get a stainless steel “extra” handle which I might consider. I’m just used to the chunky handle that’s on the woodburner I already have.

[8-P]

I have a stovax cassette stove so similar looking but you can only access the front and Im happy with it.

[paralla]

I have a Stovax Studio 2 edge that you have to use an extra stainless steel handle to operate, I like it as the front is neater without the handle always attached.

[loskie]

I have a Stovax Stockton 7 (or 8) and a Town And Country, Little Thurlow(5kw)

The Stovax has a twin wall steel flue and the T&C a traditional masonry flue. I much prefer the T&C stove, burns much better and more controllable and I think looks nicer.

I think the flue types/setting make a big difference in the performance too.

If you can try and buy locally to you.

Stovax wouldnt be top of my list

[Diplomatico]

We went Morso! Nice big lever on side.

[loskie]

OP when siting the stove I do believe that you get much better heat if you can place it outwith or slightly proud of the fireplace opening.
Spec multifuel rather than just wood in case you want to put coal on sometime
I think T&C are better rated than Stovax.

https://www.townandcountryfires.co.uk/product-cate...

[Catz]

Thanks for all the replies.

T&C look good but almost all are 5kw. This stove is going in a small room so 4kw is pushing it heat wise. I thought the Stovax View might be a contender as it’s 3.75kw but also multifuel.

[PushedDover]

Had a Stovax, not that model - but a good brand, what is not to like....