Full review of the Clock Blithfield stove
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- This is a full independent review of the Clock Blithfield range, we test the stoves real world performance in:
Clean glass
Fuel economy
Ease of lighting
And controlling
I also give my views and a bit of background information. The videos are designed to be quick with only the "must know" information, they are independent and I'm not paid to make them.
If you would like any further information please feel free to drop me a comment or you check can out the manufacturers page here:
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Around 4 months before i saw this review i bought the last clearview pioneer my local showroom had in stock and was lucky to get it ..then i see this and i must have watched this review maybe 10 times over the last few months, i even made my wife watch it ..and so far this is the only stove i would consider changing my clearview for . But i won't, can't, as i love the thing. Just wish i had known about this stove before i bought my clearview
This is interesting because they are both excellent and designed to fill the same gaps in the market.
I’m still a fan of both.
Had this stove few years now amazing fire
We have had ours a while… requested a review a good while ago but in the meantime we got one anyway… fantastic stove! The best one I have had
Awesome! Glad to hear it’s working well for you!
Thank you for this helpful review! Looking at the compact version as will probably suit our lounge more as it’s small/medium in size and means carving less of a hole in our fireplace. Previous occupier had a gas fire before so only a small hole left behind. Thank you so much for this review. Would be interested to know how other compact users have faired. The comments I’ve seen are positive so far!
I have a compact, I have used it for the last 3 winters, so from October until April. It is fantastic.
I should have said that I often have a good bed of embers still going the next morning that’s the beauty of multi fuel. So I open the vents back up add a few bits of kindling and a little log and away it goes. Thinking about it it’s probably used for 7 months over the end of autumn winter.
Great review. We’ve had a Sudbury since last year, only complaint would be smoking when refuelling, but you do get used to it and sometimes it’s not an issue. No complaints about the magnetic handle, it works perfectly. Look forward to you reviewing one.
I’ve heard a lot about those handles, I’m really keen to give it a go too!
Just a question, when testing a pure woodburner, as there is often no primary air control for air coming up from below, the handle/door is left slightly ajar to feed air to the fire until up to operating temperature. So how do you achieve that with a magnetic door latch?
😆 that’s a good point, I haven’t tried their Sudbury yet!
I’d have to give it a go, as I imagine they will have thought of something (the air system may allow for it in some clever way).
@@TheTortoise Popped into a local stove shop yesterday to look at a Sudbury. Nice stove but when I asked the retailer how she manages to light the fire without being able to leave the door ajar (because of the magnetic door latch) her answer was that she wedges it open for a period of time with a piece of kindling! The clock user instructions say the lighting procedure for the Sudbury is to open the vent fully and after 20 - 25 minutes! it should be up to operating temperature, then close down the vent and use in the normal way to control the burn etc. I am sure Clock know what they are doing, and this may well be a non-issue in reality, but having designed such an elegant handle for the Blithfield, I wonder why they decided to change it on the Sudbury?
I’m going to ask to test one. I’ve gotta know now. I expect the person on the shop is just wanting it to light really quickly, but this has my intrigue now.
Having this stove fitted next week, the control on this stove sold it to me.
Any good?
Thank you for this informative and enjoyable review, I've no experience with log burners at all but moving to North Wales you bet I'm going to get one. I've been recommended this unit by the installer but now I've seen your review I feel more confident about this decision 😊
You can’t go too far wrong with one of these, I loved using it!
Hi pal, love the videos in fact I'm a bit addicted. Does this stove have a DEFRA device and is it removable. I had to take my clarke barrel stove apart to grind a nub that had been cast into the cast iron body. I am fancying a Blithfield as the build quality seems amazing. Just renovated my clearview vision 500 and its gone in the large workshop like a new stove. In the living room where the clearview used to be I put a Hetas 5kw. The living room is big with really high ceiling but honestly the 5kw is enough and the clearview will heat the garage well. Keep making the videos.👍🏴
Brilliant review - and one I’ve been looking forward to for a while given that I’ve got it installed in my house. I was interested to see how it stacked up against some of the competition I’ve seen on the channel, and it would seem to be one of the best. Happy with that… although the smoke into the room seems to be an issue with my setup maybe?
It could be, but a lot of this is about when you re-load. Leave the stove until the flames stove and smoking shouldn’t be an issue again.
I'm pretty sure the internal design has changed a little from the first models
Hi, Tortoise. Is “…until the flames stove” a typo? Do you mean “…until the flames die down”?
Cool stove! Wish we had some of those available over here in the US.
With you on that, it’s a great bit of kit.
Find us a distributor lol
I had a look at these stoves, and i ended up a heta inspire with bigger window and what i thought was a nice look and better handle and controls
The handle and controls are another strong point for the Heta’s. Lovely bit of kit.
Blimey guys, really high scores and high praise indeed, sounds like one of the best!
Is there any chance you could do a top ten of 5kw stoves please?
Kind regards
Tony
I’ve done a top 5 video but it was last year. This one is definitely one of the best!
I’d like to see you do a review of the woodwarm 5kw and a dunsley avance
Yea they’re definitely in my sights. I’m definitely keen to test as many as possible!
Would this stove be in your new top 5 stoves? I’m caught between this and Clearview Pioneer as had them before a Dik Gurtes soren 5 and a woodwarm fire view 5 kw. Help!!!
Hi there, great videos, and sound advice, much appreciated. By any chance have you reviewed or do you plan to review small stoves like the Salamander Hobbit? Cheers! 😃
I’m keen to give it a go actually. Perhaps I’ll send them a message.
I have the compact love it 👏😎
Glad to hear it!
Great video. Would really appreciate some advice on choosing a stove. Picking between a Clock (this one or the Sudbury) and a Clearview (Pioneer 400 / Vision 500)
- We burn wood 95% of the time
- Would ideally like to be able to heat two 5m x5m connected rooms in a drafty house
- like the Clearview brand
- like the larger window on the clock
- prefer not to add a vent but can do if absolutely required
- price difference seems to be a few hundred pounds so not likely to be a deciding factor.
- will be used a fair bit so ongoing, real world economy is important..
Thanks in advance !
Thanks for the message. The Sudbury or Blithfield 5 would definitely have the real world performance advantage over the Clearview. Given the space and draughty nature of the house, you could consider the Blithfield 8, but as you say it includes the requirement for an air vent.
There's a couple of older posts asking about the clock Sudbury, I also I'm looking to purchase one, but very little reviews on the stove, have you managed to get your hands on one to review. Thanks.
It is one that should come through this year.
Love your enthusiasm for this stove and have been to see one. Does the multi fuel suit wood only or should I look at sudbury?
I’m actually testing a Sudbury soon, but this Blithfield was excellent in spite of the grate
Thanks for the brilliant review! Currently shopping but unfortunately the blithfield is out of my price range. Any chance of a review of the Ecosy Rock? Cast iron stove. Looks like alot of features for little money. Could be exactly what im looking for! Thanks again. Keep up the good work 🙂
I’ll have a look at that, I haven’t seen one yet.
I got my Clock Blithfield 5 Standard a year ago, my first stove, and I can endorse everything you say. I found last winter that I didn't need the primary feed at all to light the stove, and had it closed the whole time (burning wood). So far this year the stove seems to need more air, although that may be that I'm using my own seasoned wood this year. Last year I had to buy in kiln dried, but my moisture meter tells me the logs this year are just as dry. Any thoughts on that?
I've also found that burning anthracite briquettes needs an AGE to get up to temperature, and then only if I load up lots of fuel from the outset. Overall, I'm very happy with my choice - I'd buy it again.
Kiln dried will dry throughout the log. It’s probable that the centre of your logs is still a bit damp and that is slowing the burn. You could split them again to find out.
With regard to smokeless fuel, to be fair this generally doesn’t reach the same temperatures as wood, so the whole process is a bit more gradual.
At last a contender to the Ambition!
😆 I thought you might be a fan!
@@TheTortoise i have an ambition,after your review, i personally think the Clock Blithfield looks better, and is probably a better stove, thanks for the review
@@steveturnbull7918 interesting. They all have their uses, but serious use with just wood and the Ambition is nearly impossible to beat. The Clock is lovely, but that Ambition is too! The look side is obviously a subjective thing 👍
Thank you for all the information your sharing, really helpful when choosing a stove for the first time. I'm between this and the Heta Inspire. do you think there's much in it between the two?
There are a couple of things:
Check the room size because despite the 5kw output the Heta is more like 4-7 and the clock is 5-9.
They are both wonderfully controlled and clean, but the Heta does have the practicality edge with its single air control and stay cool handle. The clock on the other hand thanks to its size has the running overnight edge.
Amazng thanks for your response. I thought both would have the ability to comfortably burn overnight but I guess the Clock just does it a bit better than the Heta? Thanks, all valuable advice before we get our first stove next month :) @@TheTortoise
@@calumcrotch1906 both are multi-fuel so have a little compromise to serious overnight use with wood. They both can run overnight, but given the Clocks size it is a little easier. On the flip side the Heta Ambition is even easier again to run overnight.
Hi Gabriel, another great review. We've already decided we are going to get the Heta Inspire 45, and had done prior to watching your review on it. How do you think the Heta and this Clock compare?
That’s a tricky one, because they’re both simply superb. The biggest difference is that the Clock is larger. Other than that you’re looking at a top of the range BMW and Mercedes, they’re filling the same gap in the market and both at the top of the game.
Great choices!
Would you be able to do a review of one of the Charlton & Jenrick / Fireline stoves like the PV5W? They look to have really good features (baffle plate drops when door opens, to draw smoke up flue) and nice build quality but want to know what you think.
They have mentioned on a couple of occasions that they would like to do that, but have yet to find a spare stove. I am testing an FDC which is the same stove as several of the FireLine stoves, but not the same as the PureVision. I will get to one of these ASAP.
Very good stoves pure vision. The top end of charlton and jenricks stove range . Go eco budget. fireline mid range then Pure Vision at the top.
interestingly though, they’re all made in the same factory in China.
I’m sold. We’re getting one in Sept
😆 let me know how you get on with it!
Thank you for all your amazing videos. They have been so helpful. I wonder if their Sudbury, which is solely wood burning, is equally as good? Also, have you done or can you do a review of the the Charlton and Jenrick go eco plus wide 5K? It has got great reviews elsewhere, is also made in the UK and is a good price. I'd be super grateful.
I think the Sudbury does seem to be quite a nice bit of kit. I’ll need to try one at some point.
I’m keen to try the Go Eco, but I haven’t tried it yet. I believe however that their entire range including the PureVision are made in their factory in China. I’m happy to be corrected, but I was told that by Charlton and Jenrick themselves.
@@TheTortoise
Great.
I am going to have a look at one next weekend and will give Clock a call and see what they say.
Thanks again! You've made a scary task a lot less daunting. 😊
@@victorialewis1668 glad it’s useful. Let us know how you get on!
You cant compare the go eco to the clock it is just not fair to do so. The go eco with the modern or traditional door and the pull out handles is a great budget stove. Very responsive if your budget is not great. I wouldnt pick any of the others in the go eco range cheap handles and less control . The clock is simply peerless . The build quality is like a tank. If you were to burn wood in it , and treated it well by not overfiring it . I think it could last a lifetime. A clock is an investment. You will thank yourself for years down the line if you buy one. The blithfield 5 and the smaller compact are amazing . The control system is without parallel.
Do you sell them? 😂
Just purchased this fire. What are your thoughts on fitting a removable plate on the bottom of the griddle plate to more resemble a wood only burner then if you fancy using other types of fuel then just lift it out., From what I can gather from people I know they all chose a multi fuel but 99 % stick to burning wood . The only fire I know of that closes of to more resemble a wood only is the Woodwarm but there seems to be little reviews on these models. Thanks
Yes I’m hoping to arrange a few Woodwarm reviews very soon. I think you’ll get on fine with a plate, but I must admit I ran this stove overnight with ease (even in its standard set up)!
Hi there, I have the Clock Blithfield compact as it fits the room better and I like to have more room each side of the stove (not keen on seeing them squeezed into the fireplace). Anyway I would be interested in knowing whether everyone leaves a layer of ash in the base of the stove after it goes out and relays the new wood for relighting on top or cleans the stove out. I've always tended to clean out all the ash when cold and relaying for a new burn each day as it's easier when the ash is cold but that means I don't have the ash bed from the start. Which is best anyone?
Definitely leave the ash!
When burning wood a clean stove is a greedy stove. Leave the ash in and everything will work better, more economically and efficiently.
I’m looking at this or the DG Ivar 5. I’ve had a multifuel previously and like the idea of pan for cleaning it out and the ‘option’ to burn other fuels. However, it will mainly be wood with maybe some briquettes every now and then. In terms of efficiency I was going to go for the wood burner this seems to super easy to light and is also very efficient. I’ve also seen seen your Heta Inspire review and that looks great but seems a bit fussy in terms of fuel and set up. What would you go for between the clock, Ivar and Heta? Thanks 😊
That’s a tricky one, they’re all awesome!
The Clock is the heaviest beast of a work horse, so that I would consider based on my intended use.
The Ivar is the most focused wood burner, which although flexibility maybe useful, will prove to be the most economical choice. Burning overnight with wood is superb and it will naturally produce less ash too as it is constantly re-burned.
The Heta is the most refined. Everything is butter smooth, the handle fees like a Mercedes and doesn’t get hot. Every bit of it feels too if it’s game. But to be fair in this company it is the least focused on constant or serious use. That said we’re sort of splitting hairs because these are all as I’ve said “top of range”.
I would genuinely have any of them and think, this thing is superb every time I used it!
Many thanks for the quick reply.
I think it’s between the Ivar (or Anste) and the clock (the hetas needing things a bit too perfect is off putting)I know you should always burn really good quality wood. Im guessing the clock being more versatile would cope would less than perfect (moisture wise) timber?
They are both the same price range. I think I’m leaning towards the clock due to versatility and not being that much less economical than the Ivar (based on your testing 12 vs 14 hours).
Decisions, decisions, thanks again 😊
Yea, you’re picking between 2 superb bits of kit so to be honest you can’t really get it wrong at this point.
@@TheTortoise great. Thanks again for your help 😊
Another great review, although would be helpful if you ran a little smokeless fuel in your reviews 🍻
Interesting you say that. I have been filming today and it’s the first one that I have done some testing and filming with coal based fuel. I don’t generally want to encourage the use of these fuels, because there are a number of downsides, but I agree these fuels do still have their place.
I have the same Blithfield 5 that the Tortoise is using here .
Once you have the temperature at operating point , put smokeless coal on and it is really good .
What we do ( we are in the U.K. is run it on wood through the day , let the wood burn down before bedtime , put a quarter of a 10 kg bag of smokeless fuel on and get it running on wood the next day 😀
@@javidjames3319 sounds like you’ve got it down. 👍
Does it come with a DEFRA kit on as standard, and is it easily removable? Because I live in a smoke control area, my stove choice always comes down to a stove that's still controllable with the DEFRA kit on, or one where it's easily removable if needs be... I personally think it's dangerous not to have full control of the stove.
The DEFRA kit is standard and very simple to remove or add, as long as you can access the back of the stove. The control even with the kit on is still effective so I definitely think it’s one you could consider.
As I am only going to be burning wood, would it be better to get the Sudbury rather than the Blithfield? Any downsides to that? Many thanks for the truly excellent videos, incredibly helpful.
I would expect the Sudbury to be the better buy, but I am going to try one soon, so we’ll know for sure.
Any guidance on how to use?😅 I just got my clock blithfield 5 and the air control baffles my mind!
Any good time guidance, anything to look out for before shutting down the right control? Help! 😂
A stove thermometer is probably a helpful idea as it will guide you on when to close things down and open up etc. we sell them on our website, if you decide to get one.
Generally you will close the Primary air (air from under the grate) once the stove is up to temperature, and you can then control the stove with the secondary air. If you burn coal then you will tend to control the stove equally with both controls. Once you’ve got used to keeping it at the right temperature, you can then look at more advanced control, but let me know when you’re at that point.
Hi, I’ve just purchased this stove . Any idea what the four bolts are on the back and is the round disc the defra part. And how does it work . Thanks
The 4 bolts are likely to be about attaching a heat shield if needed. I’m not sure what you mean by the round disk, the air controls look a bit like 2 disks on the back of the stove. How it works is sort of the basis of the whole channel, but watching the review is probably a helpful start.
I called the manufacturer and was told the defra kit is in operation if the rectangular tab is not covering the hole. The circular cover is for the air system that comes through the holes in the back of the fire bricks and to leave that one alone as there is a small measured gap in there that regulates how much air comes in through those holes.
In the video you say that you removed the defra kit, so what exactly did you do?
There is a block on one of the cogs at the back.
They are great stoves, I have just become a stockist so if you are in Cambridgeshire and want one get in touch!
Where are you?
March, Cambs.
Thanks for all your reviews and information Gabriel.
We finally had our Clock fitted yesterday( first log burner weve had) and cant wait to get it going.
We had a short list of different stoves but always went back to this one
Thanks again for the time and effort you and your wife put into these videos ❤👍
Ps looking forward to the tortoise thermometer being delivered ☺️
Thanks for the comment, and the order!!!
Nearly 2 weeks in , for a first log burner... really easy tonight even the kids fire it up ... the heat is immense .... so glad we ditched gas fire , just need to learn how to season and store wood as we know a tree surgeon 👍
Sounds fantastic. Glad to hear you’re getting the most out of it!
😅👍
Hello I am woundering out of the two beetween this modle and the Heta Ambition 5 which one would you opt for and why?
They’re not really direct competitors because one is multi-fuel and the other is wood only (bit like comparing a sports car with an SUV).
If I was burning wood and wanted the best performance there is no comparison, the Heta will win every time. But the Clock does have some aces up it’s sleeve too, so it’s more a question of who the buyer is and what they want from the stove.
Having said that, these are both superb, so either way you’re looking at a £100k Aston Martin or a Range Rover 😆
Thank you for taking the time too give such a detailed response too my question.
Great review! Ive just had this stove installed. Is it ok to put a cast iron kettle on top of this stove? Is there any negatives to this or any chance of damaging the stove? Thanks
This stove is unfortunately not well suited to this. You could damage the paint finish and it will also not boil a kettle, as it has a convection top.
Thank you for your reply.
Getting the Sudbury fitted in 2 weeks better be good !!
Let us know, I’m keen to have a go with one of those!
Nothing better than a push pull air control and a cool handle not forgetting a secondary burn chamber would be my choice.
Yea this stove is lovely, but I guess nothing will ever tick every box.
Hi Gabriel. Which is better for burning primarily wood? The blithfield or the Sudbury ? Saw both in show room today or the Heta inspire ? Many thanks 🙏
The most focused of those 3 is the Sudbury, so I would expect that stove to have the best fuel economy and burn time. However in terms of clean glass, efficiency and easy of use perhaps the Heta & Blithfield would have the edge.
They’re all unbelievable though, so there’s no bad decision!
@@TheTortoise Legend, think I’m edging toward the blithfield. Now it’s whether to go for the 5 or the compact. We want the heat to disperse around the house but we will be sitting pretty close to the fire of an evening so worried the 5 might be too hot?
Sounds good 👍
Are you going to review the Clock Sudbury at any point?
Yes it is coming later this year. Quite looking forward to trying it out.
Hi, will the stove stay in over night with the defra kit in place?
I am seriously thinking about buying the compact version.
The control ability sold it to me.
Great review, thank you.
I expect so, but there are a few differences. Obviously the compact is much smaller and the vent being more open will increase the burn rate. I would expect it’s very possible, but it will need good technique and fuel.
@@TheTortoisethank you for your reply.
@@TheTortoise Hi, one other question. Where I live is not a smoke control zone so therefore I can remove the Defra kit? Will the fitters agree or insist that the Defra kit has to be engaged as part of the installation?
If it is engaged how would I remove it after installation, is it possible as the kit is on the rear of the stove?
It’s worth having your fitter as part of the conversation, because to remove the kit you will need a 6” liner fitted. As long as this is done, they shouldn’t have any interest or requirement in the DEFRA kit being in place.
@@TheTortoise Thank you very much for your expert advice, it's appreciated.
I really like this review on this Clock Blithfield stove i like the engineering ,and quality , i have an question if i may ! at the moment i am running a Jydepejsen 575 i give it a Okay rating its 4 years old when getting hot it now give a loud expansion bang not sure where its coming from. Now to my question on cheeking i see the stove takes a 5inch stove pipe ,i have a 6 inch stainless steel pipe 4 years old , will this stove adapt to the larger 6 inch stainless steel flue pipe pipe ? if i was to buy the Clock Blithfield stove ,would appreciate advice please ?
Yes, there’s no issue at all with connecting a 5-6” increaser to these stoves and then running on a 6” flue. In fact I would recommend it (generally) as it means you can run the stove without the DEFRA stop, maximising control.
Many thanks for your very informative and detailed explanation regarding my question ,5" to 6" stainless liner, much appreciated, and great news.
@@TheTortoise Hi again Gabe..Would that mean even though im in a smokeless zone, a six inch stainless flue on the Blithfeild would mean I could remove the Defra stop and remain legal?
Sadly not. In a smokeless zone the DEFRA stop is a requirement. The only exception to this is if you were planning to burn smokeless fuel. In this situation the fuel itself is smokeless, so you can remove the DEFRA stop.
@@TheTortoise Got it..many thanks for clearing that up.
I was all on for buying a Clearview Solution 400. Having seen your video on the Clock Blithfield 5, I've now got a decision to make! The Blithfield on the log box may have gone straight in at number 1! This in British Racing Green please (Forest Green!) Great reviews. Thankyou.
It’s a wonderful thing!
We’ve just had ours fitted & it’s just amazing. We’re new to woodburners but this is a joy to use. Buy one you won’t be disappointed 0:06
I have been told of my installer that the clock blithfield have had a lot of problems with cracking.
He reckons he has had a few seperate stoves over the past months start to crack on the corners.
I had this Stove as the only one I really wanted but now seem a little put off .
Am I being silly ?
Is the clock after service any good ?
James Archer is the original creator and owner of Clock. He is a really lovely chap and he seems to have set his sights on achieving zero warranty claims (something I believe he might achieve). With regard to cracking he has alluded to me that the mk1 stoves did have some issues and he has assured both me and another commenter on this video that anyone who suffered this has been properly cared for (a replacement stove seemed to be the solution he mentioned where a manufacturer fault was found).
Having poured over this stove I cannot imagine this issue being continued, but leaving aside somebody being abusive or foolish with a stove I do not foresee any cause for concern. I rated the stove very highly and based on my conversations with both James Archer and TEP who manufacture and distribute Clock stoves, I don’t know of anything that concerns me. Almost everything I’ve heard is very positive in regard to their handling of the issues with the mk1 stoves.
@@TheTortoise Thanks a lot 👍
We had our clock stove installed in January , no faults on it at all .
It burns well on wood and if at a good temperature , put smokeless coal on it lasts all night .
@@javidjames3319 Sounds good , I’ve heard a hell of a lot of good things about the Blithfield 5 but the cracking did put me off abit but I’m sure Clock have worked hard to correct these flaws .
@@javidjames3319 yea it’s nice an easy for overnight if that’s your bag. Good to hear it’s working well.
Daft question, could you put a heat stone on the bottom if you don't burn coal to make it more efficient do you think?
I’ve just started looking at a FireMizer. I’ll let you know, but it certainly looks like it maybe useful in this situation.
@@TheTortoise Would laying vermiculite board work?
It will likely break up, but that’s not necessarily a disaster, you could just leave it there.
I’m sure no manufacturer would encourage edits to a stove, but there is nothing about doing that - that would worry me.
Odd question but where do you get your match jar from??
We sell them on our channel:
thetortoise.net/products/50-matches-with-glass-bottle
@@TheTortoise thank you 🙏
@@ryanshaw3931 no worries, thanks for the order!!!
@@TheTortoise It's my pleasure. Thank you for the great content.
Would love to see a dunsley avance 400/500 in a future video 🔥
A problem I can see with the rotary knobs is that there is no visual indication as to where they have been set. A simple lever lets its position be known so a quick glance tells where the air controls are. I can see it wasn't designed by a Nuclear Operator (retired in my case) :)
Yea. Definitely not for nuclear controls 😆
But generally you can hopefully see by how the fire is burning.
Defence in Depth calls for two independent indications to comply with nuclear safety. Always trust your indications but always verify whenever possible. Flue temperature would qualify as the primary indication, a visual of the flames second, and knowing the position of the air control, icing on the cake. Three indications for the air control would be enough, labelled cold, hot, and nuclear.🙃 @@TheTortoise
Given the nature of it, it’s probably for the best! 👍😁
I live in the mountains over in the USA, I really wish I could purchase a nice small, and beautifully made, stove from the UK, but it seems I'm unable to have one shipped here, unfortunately.
That is a shame. I imagine it will be in the plans, but the EPA testing will be the stumbling block. You’ve gotta sell a lot of stoves to cover that 😆
The UK and US need to sign a decent reciprocal trade deal so these things are easier to sale and buy.
I’m up for that. We can send a proposal to mr Trump or Biden (who ever is in next) 😂
how many kgs of wood does the net hold?
It’ll vary for sure, but for the sake of a guess I’d say around 10kg
It would look nice in a deep red.
Sounds cool. The best red I’ve seen on a stove yet is the Dean Forge Fire Cracker red. It looks almost like metallic car paint!
Great review had ours two years. Fitted with a stainless duel wall flu.
Now you mention you removed the defra kit! What's this? I never did it. Will it run better with this removed?? The thoughts of moving it out make cringe man ots heavy. But if I can make ot better I will. We live our in the sticks, so now worries there.
Thanks. Look forward to a reply.
The DEFRA kit prevents the stove from fully shutting down. If your stove can extinguish its flames, then it’s not fitted or doesn’t need removing. If when your stove is fully closed it still burns with a busy flame then you possibly could remove the block in the vent at the back. You need to have a 6” flue and not be in a smokeless zone, but if that’s the case you could have a chat with your fitter about pulling it out and making the change.
What's the positives from taking g it out? Thanks for the reply.
Often it isn’t needed, but it is useful for prolonging burn time particularly if the chimney has a strong draw.
Great review once again! Mine got delivered today. How would I know if mine has the defra stop on? And how could this be removed?
@@grantlee2455 Worth chatting it through with the fitter as there are a couple of requirements before removing the DEFRA kit. You know if it is fitted because when you close both vents one of them (when you look at the back) is not able to completely close.
What size logs fit this stove? anybody know, thanks
I believe the manufacturer will say 300mm. It will physically fit very large logs inside, but often log length is quoted as much smaller pieces to maximise efficiency (large logs take more effort to burn, so they lower efficiency, but the flip side is they burn for longer).
@@TheTortoise thank you
Where's the secondary burn?
Have seen a few people reporting cracks in the body ( around the top right side of the door opening)…
That happened on some mk1 blithfields this is a mk2 been around for 3 years now. The mk1 had a boost function on it for if you had embers 30seconds of boost just to get it back to life what was found was people ran them with the boost open all the time and were overfireing them but customers were looked after on warreny claims .
That’s good, glad to hear things were worked out. Looking at the stove I was thinking to myself, how on earth would you split this thing with anything short of 🧨 😆
Also finish paint issues, plus people reporting of them being noisy almost ticking like a clock? Supply has also been an issue from my own experience, as mentioned ended up going with a DG Ivar 5 which has been absolutely flawless and really easy to operate with its single air control. To each his own and nice to see a UK company manufacturing gear again!
@@CraigK80 I’m testing the Ivar 8 very soon too, those stoves are brilliant as you say!
@@TheTortoise once you’ve got past the comical DG pronunciation for the UK ( it’s quite funny to be fair, bit like Schitt Audio, I kid you not) it really is a remarkable stove. A year on and I’m biting at the bit to get it fired up again. I pretty much looked at all the 5kw stoves, rang around a lot of the main dealers in the country and researched the forums (that’s how I found your fantastic channel!) and got a feel for them. In the end I went with a scandy designed stove, really glad I did. Stunning design and ease of operation! I look forward to the Ivar 8 review mate! Thanks again for all your work and efforts in making this channel the best in the business!
Could you review a Woodwarm Phoenix please
I’d love to have a go with it. The only problem is Woodwarm are quite an old school company, and if you talk to them about UA-cam they aren’t interested at all. If you asked them, that might mean they trusted it more actually.
@TheTortoise have you ever used a woodwarm? Im not really fussed about the brand i just want something thats super efficient and well built
@@bratty00 I haven’t yet, but I’d like to try one out. Efficiency is more about getting the right thing for your use rather than just the % figure.
Which model are you looking at?
What is your main fuel wooed or coal?
How will it be used, occasionally, evenings, more serious?
How big is your room and how old is the house roughly.
I know a bit about most stoves, so if you let me know the answers I can give you some answers.
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We have a Woodwarm; it’s a beautiful stove (we have had 4 different woodstoves in all) and the best so far, easy to light and control.
Would recommend ALWAYS using a thermometer, as it helps to minimise chimney soot and economise on wood.
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This or the dig guertz ivar 5?!
That’s a good question. Money wise they’re about the same, so I would base this on:
The Clock suits a bigger room as it has a bigger output.
The Ivar can run for longer on a load of wood
The clock is suited to coal if needed
The Ivar is slightly easier and slicker to use.
But they’re both superb, so look is probably the better guest deciding factor.
We have a Blithfield and also a Blithfiekd Compact. Beatiful stoves, easy to use. The Compact has noticeably less heat output (which is logical).
Makes sense 🤣
Could you give any guidance or advice on the controls? I don’t know at what point to shut down the right control and how to manage the left - any colours to look out for a steady flame? 😂
The most helpful thing I can suggest if you’re new to stoves is our thermometer. You can essentially then, turn the primary air off when the stove is at operating temperature and then keep the stove at a sensible temperature with the main control. Once you’ve got the hang of that, let me know and then I can talk you through getting higher performance out of it. You’ve bought a great stove, so it will be fairly easy to achieve some impressive performance.
just bought one . waiting for delivery, replacing my Franco Belge Mk1. Im sure i will notice the difference
😆 yea I hope so! Should be like swapping a Morris Minor for a Ferrari 👍🔥😆
Clock Blithfield - 5kw or heta inspire 45? 😊
Very tough decision that is. The Heta has a stay cool handle, easy air control and very sleek. The Clock on the other hand is a monster, built for very serious use. I think look would be an important factor, also how you plan to use it. If you’re a very serious user, I’d lean towards the Clock, if not then the Heta has an edge in refinement.
@@TheTortoise you are the best.. thank you 👍
No worries, thanks😅
If the wood is 33%dry is that ok🤔
Moisture content of logs would ideally be about half that. General advice is 15% moisture.
How much is it please
That’s a question for your local dealer 👍😄
It is a lovely stove but I can’t forgive those noisy controls, certainly put me off buying one. For me, it sounded like it’s from the budget end unfortunately.
It’s always useful to have room for improvement 😆👍
Would this stove be in your new top 5 stoves? I’m caught between this and Clearview Pioneer as had them before a Dik Gurtes soren 5 and a woodwarm fire view 5 kw. Help!!!
Would this stove be in your new top 5 stoves? I’m caught between this and Clearview Pioneer as had them before a Dik Gurtes soren 5 and a woodwarm fire view 5 kw. Help!!!
This was my stove of the year, so it is certainly highly rated. If you’re burning wood then the DG is perhaps the best option. I’m using a Fireview at the moment and this along with the Clock is exceptional. The Clearview is obviously an old school beast, it has its charms, but will certainly be beaten by the others in terms of efficiency. I think if I wanted a multi-fuel then primarily look, which I preferred using (handles and control etc) and price would drive me between the Clock and Woodwarm. The Clearview could pick me up if I was feeling a bit of a nonconformist 😆.
@@TheTortoise thank you. I’ll let you know what we choose.