Consumer Reports Updates it's test of the Leyden

[amick780]

After our report, the manufacturer, Travis Industries, told us it linked the clogging problem to a fuel gate installed on a limited number of Leyden stoves. Travis says the fuel gate was added to address problems related to poor-quality fuel and is no longer installing the part as standard equipment, though the company still offers it to correct fuel-quality issues. Our subsequent tests show that removing the fuel gate appears to correct the clogging problem we experienced with longer, roughly 1½-inch pellets. If you experience clogging or other problems with your stove, contact the manufacturer ([email protected]) and the local authorized dealer for corrective action.

 

[imacman]

So, maybe Travis Industries (who DOES have a person on this forum) saw the thread. I mentioned back then that I hoped that they contacted Consumer Reports and asked that the test be re-done with the awful flapper removed. See my Post #15:

www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/40740/

 

[amick780]

The new ratings, it is no longer Not Recommend

 

[defield]

I sent e-mails to stove shops in my area who sell Lopi's and requested that they contact Travis Industries and pressure them to ask CR to retest.

I strongly felt that the CR rating was very unfair to a good product.

Ranger

 

[Wood Nugget]

Regardless of their ratings, I have no doubts about my choice. This is a very good stove, but everyone has their own personal opinion. I subscribe to consumer reports, and I was surprised to learn that this stove initially didn't get good reviews and I am glad they changed their report. However, the best way to get information on pellet products is through this site. Thanks for a great site and members who can provide priceless information and advice.

 

[krooser]

I usually buy whatever Consumer Reports DOESN'T like.... looks like there's an Englander in my furure!

 

[sinnian]

What the heck does "claimed input" mean? Geeze, who proofreads CR?

 

[stoveguy2esw]

god to know another manufacturer rep hangs out in here (extending hand) glad you are aboard! the lopi leyden is a class unit IMHO


bummer they pushed the pdvc to #6 considering over 100K of them have been sold in the last 11 years. we must be doing somthing right.

sorry shameless plug, but i am glad to see im not alone in here

 

[dac122]

god to know another manufacturer rep hangs out in here (extending hand) glad you are aboard! the lopi leyden is a class unit IMHO

bummer they pushed the pdvc to #6 considering over 100K of them have been sold in the last 11 years. we must be doing somthing right.

sorry shameless plug, but i am glad to see im not alone in here

Mike, looks like the only thing they had a beef with was cleaning. Remember, those rating are cost-agnostic. So if you weight the cost in for the pdvc, which is 1/2 to 1/3 of the other units, I suspect you jump way up in the ratings. In fact, I would argue that in a BTU competitive world, your cost is a key part of the success of the Englander lines. I bet some customer surveys would bare that out.

I am a bit surprised CR did not weigh price into their recommendation.

 

[richkorn]

After our report, the manufacturer, Travis Industries, told us it linked the clogging problem to a fuel gate installed on a limited number of Leyden stoves. Travis says the fuel gate was added to address problems related to poor-quality fuel and is no longer installing the part as standard equipment, though the company still offers it to correct fuel-quality issues. Our subsequent tests show that removing the fuel gate appears to correct the clogging problem we experienced with longer, roughly 1½-inch pellets. If you experience clogging or other problems with your stove, contact the manufacturer ([email protected]) and the local authorized dealer for corrective action.

Sorry amick780, I missed this post and posted my own about this yesterday. Thanks for posting this!