Dik Geurts Ivar 5 Wood Stove - anyone have one or have opinion on it?

[Krome10]

Hi

We're looking to have a new wood stove installed and have narrowed it down to a Dik Geurts Ivar 5. It's a good size and shape for where we'll be putting it, we like the aesthetic, and it seems to get great reviews on the whole.

I wondered if anyone here has one and could share their experiences if so? Or if anyone is familiar with it and has an opinion, good or bad, regarding that particular stove.
More wood stove questions may follow over the next few days!

Many thanks

 

[redp]

I have a Dik Geurts stove, I think the Ivar 8 (came with the house) - wood, not multi-fuel. The ash area is big so it doesn't need emptying too much, it can take very big logs, the glass remains pretty clear, the air control is straightforward and offers a reasonable level of adjustment. Mine can be hard to get to light due to the flue (not sure what the flue is for this stove), and sometimes it can be hard to get back from the embers. Once it is lit, it burns well.

I also have a Chesney's in another room, which, for me, is a much better stove - lights easily 99% of the time, very good air control, comes back easily from embers - ash tray is tiny though! The worst one I have is a Termatech which is a royal pain to light and has two air settings - roaring or going out.