Why is my stove not *that* hot?

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I have my multifuel stovax 5 and for some reason, although it is OK, it is not that roasting. I need to fill it with coal (or wood) and still it is not THAT hot.
Compare it with a stove I had in an air B&B a few weeks back... that was incredible. It was SO HOT it was nearly unbearable. That was a Pioneer 400 (never heard of it, but from what I read it should be the best) and it was placed in the middle of the room, i.e. not within a fireplace alcove, unlike mine.
In my case I believe I use the vents correctly, but still...
Ah, I also positioned a fan right at the back and that does help.
Any pearls of wisdom are welcome.
Thanks a happy new year!
Compare it with a stove I had in an air B&B a few weeks back... that was incredible. It was SO HOT it was nearly unbearable. That was a Pioneer 400 (never heard of it, but from what I read it should be the best) and it was placed in the middle of the room, i.e. not within a fireplace alcove, unlike mine.
In my case I believe I use the vents correctly, but still...
Ah, I also positioned a fan right at the back and that does help.
Any pearls of wisdom are welcome.
Thanks a happy new year!
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I am not sure the thermometer is reliable enough, anyway it struggles to get above 130 °C (270 °F) which is supposed to indicate the start of the "ideal" temperature.
With coal the temperature hovers at best around said 130°C, to raise it I would have to add more, but there is already plenty as it is pretty much level with the guard.
This has been going for about an hour and a half.
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