Review of the Di Lusso R5

This is a full independent review of the Di Lusso R5 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 key information, but you are welcome to ask questions in the comments.
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[@LRDefender1968]

Great review guys, the viewing screen size is awesome, just sent this review over to my brother to look at, seems a great option for his room size 👍🏻

[@TheTortoise]

Sounds good, you’ll have to let us know how he gets on.

[@paulshaw4382]

Lovely stove and a great temperature range it seems to cover. Great review as usual. Though would probably overcook me 😂 🔥

[@TheTortoise]

If you’re after more than 5KW, then its a great option. If you need 5, then yes definitely a bit too far.

[@Shankavellixo]

​@TheTortoise would you recommend this burner to heat up a big surface area? Wondering how do I calculate what kW log burner I would need for my open floor plan space? (Open plan space is "L" shaped and is roughly 8m x 6m). Please could you provide me some guidance, thank you I love the videos, keep them coming!

[@TheTortoise]

@@Shankavellixothis is perhaps helpful for working things out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bHiWCPi7-Ebqssi=a-iXPUHcjChf0zKK

[@davidj8547]

Hi Gabriel. Any chance of testing a Dunsley stove at some point? Cheers

[@TheTortoise]

Yea I’d be keen to try one. I have spoken to them once, but I have to admit I’ve never followed it through as projects have kept on coming through. I’ll definitely get to one though!

[@EddRandomCrap]

🎉

[@The_Alpha_Channel]

What size room is the R5 in? Thank you.

[@TheTortoise]

My place is far from modern and efficient, but it’s a 9x3.5m room, with stone floors, several doors off it, and French doors too. Definitely a gave us plenty of power, but it was nice and easy to control too, so it wasn’t a problem.

[@The_Alpha_Channel]

@@TheTortoise Thank you for answer. Have a smallish room with an inset R4. Was wondering to change to the R5 as it would negate having to feed it with logs every 1/2 hr. Your thoughts....? I do not have an o/s air flow. Thank you.

[@TheTortoise]

You should be able to get a longer burn, out of the R4 with the right technique. If however it’s burning fast because you need the power, then yes the R5 will easily solve that 👍