I've been using a smallish Morso 1710 as a 'starter' insert for the past 3 winters. It turned out I use it pretty often and now would like something with more output and longer burn times.
Current unit is rated at 39k BTU with a 1.1 cu ft firebox, and it doesn't have a blower. The room it's in is about 350 sq ft with large open doorways to the rest of the floor and a nearby open stairwell to the 2nd floor. The fireplace is in the center of the house. The fireplace opening measures 26"W 27"h 20.5"d. Radiant heat from the chimney does a decent job of warming the finished 3rd story attic. There is drywall around it on the 2nd floor, but some warmth radiates there too. There is a metal liner (8") in the fireplace and the gas boiler in the basement's chimney runs parallel up to the cap.
The Kennebec 450 is a nominal increase to 55K BTU, or the Regency I2400 75K BTU will fit but without it's faceplate surround. Both will require a hearth rebuild/extension. I don't think there is enough room for a free standing stove. I haven't met with a dealer/installer yet.
Thoughts?
Current unit is rated at 39k BTU with a 1.1 cu ft firebox, and it doesn't have a blower. The room it's in is about 350 sq ft with large open doorways to the rest of the floor and a nearby open stairwell to the 2nd floor. The fireplace is in the center of the house. The fireplace opening measures 26"W 27"h 20.5"d. Radiant heat from the chimney does a decent job of warming the finished 3rd story attic. There is drywall around it on the 2nd floor, but some warmth radiates there too. There is a metal liner (8") in the fireplace and the gas boiler in the basement's chimney runs parallel up to the cap.
The Kennebec 450 is a nominal increase to 55K BTU, or the Regency I2400 75K BTU will fit but without it's faceplate surround. Both will require a hearth rebuild/extension. I don't think there is enough room for a free standing stove. I haven't met with a dealer/installer yet.
Thoughts?