Happy holidays to all! I wanted to thank everyone for their help and input getting me through my install. I wanted to update the status of the stove for anyone considering the Englander NC-13.
This stove is installed INSIDE my fireplace opening. I DO NOT have a blower attached. My goal was to heat around 1000 sq ft on the first floor of my home. If it got upstairs to the other parts of the house, I would consider that a bonus. I use the blower which is made for the unit to blow air out of the fireplace and it is working great. I did two break in fires outside. I didn't notice any paint smell once inside the house and attached to a SS liner around 15' in total length.
Well, the outside temps were in the low 30's F and this thing is doing its job. I had an IR thermo and had it right around 375f and it was doing a decent job heating the described area. This was a small load of wood. Fortunately outside temps have been in the high 40's - mid 50's f so a full packed box is NOT needed. I can imagine what kind of heat I would get with a full fire box and temps around 500 or so. On a medium sized load I can get around 4-5 hours of burn with coals left to start fresh...I bet once I get this unit figured out good and have VERY seasoned wood, I can get 6-7 hours between reloads. Last night I had a great secondary show for about an hour....this is really fun to watch...no flames coming off the wood but a fire show at the top of the unit.....
Overall, I would Recommend this stove to a friend
Pro's:
Cost - Didn't have to drop close to $1000 for a stove and blower. Blains farm and fleet has the summer heat model for a steal.
Build Quality - This thing is HEAVY. Looks a lot more sturdy than some inexpensive stoves we saw at HD and Lowes.
Appearance - For the cost, this thing is good looking. Just last night my wife said she is surprised at how nice it looks. It not my first choice in terms of looks, but it is still good looking and you would be proud to have it on your hearth.
Englander Customer Service - Stove was delivered with a cracked firebrick, Englander had one to me the very next day NO CHARGE. The guy on the phone was super helpful and answered all my other questions regarding install, clearances etc etc. Solid in my book. Just this alone would move me to purchase more Englander items.
Fire performance - this might be subjective to conditions/home layout but it has done all we have asked of it and more. I am almost excited for a day in the teens to see what she can really do.
Cons:
Not really a True CON but Firebox Size - It's not the NC30. I would have purchased the NC30 but couldn't fit it in my fireplace. I can see where the bigger firebox would be helpful. This fire box isn't Tiny it's just not Big either. I would like to get 8 hours between full loads but I don't see that being likely. I will try N/S loading once I get around to cutting the 18" Splits and see what that might do...
Blower - Its a little loud but kinda phases out as I get used to the noise. It might only be loud since I don't actually have it hooked up to the unit
Ashpan - Seems a little small, havent really used it. Seems easier to just scoop the ashed into an ash bucket.
Gold Top Trim - Got all tarnished/crap looking because they ship it with a protective covering and some people get too excited that their new stove is in their backyard and fire the thing up without removing the protective tape and it kinda bakes onto the brass style trim on the stove top...Not really a con from Englander...Just me being like a Kid on Christmas...So my fault...
Overall AWESOME UNIT....Can't wait to learn her!!
This stove is installed INSIDE my fireplace opening. I DO NOT have a blower attached. My goal was to heat around 1000 sq ft on the first floor of my home. If it got upstairs to the other parts of the house, I would consider that a bonus. I use the blower which is made for the unit to blow air out of the fireplace and it is working great. I did two break in fires outside. I didn't notice any paint smell once inside the house and attached to a SS liner around 15' in total length.
Well, the outside temps were in the low 30's F and this thing is doing its job. I had an IR thermo and had it right around 375f and it was doing a decent job heating the described area. This was a small load of wood. Fortunately outside temps have been in the high 40's - mid 50's f so a full packed box is NOT needed. I can imagine what kind of heat I would get with a full fire box and temps around 500 or so. On a medium sized load I can get around 4-5 hours of burn with coals left to start fresh...I bet once I get this unit figured out good and have VERY seasoned wood, I can get 6-7 hours between reloads. Last night I had a great secondary show for about an hour....this is really fun to watch...no flames coming off the wood but a fire show at the top of the unit.....
Overall, I would Recommend this stove to a friend
Pro's:
Cost - Didn't have to drop close to $1000 for a stove and blower. Blains farm and fleet has the summer heat model for a steal.
Build Quality - This thing is HEAVY. Looks a lot more sturdy than some inexpensive stoves we saw at HD and Lowes.
Appearance - For the cost, this thing is good looking. Just last night my wife said she is surprised at how nice it looks. It not my first choice in terms of looks, but it is still good looking and you would be proud to have it on your hearth.
Englander Customer Service - Stove was delivered with a cracked firebrick, Englander had one to me the very next day NO CHARGE. The guy on the phone was super helpful and answered all my other questions regarding install, clearances etc etc. Solid in my book. Just this alone would move me to purchase more Englander items.
Fire performance - this might be subjective to conditions/home layout but it has done all we have asked of it and more. I am almost excited for a day in the teens to see what she can really do.
Cons:
Not really a True CON but Firebox Size - It's not the NC30. I would have purchased the NC30 but couldn't fit it in my fireplace. I can see where the bigger firebox would be helpful. This fire box isn't Tiny it's just not Big either. I would like to get 8 hours between full loads but I don't see that being likely. I will try N/S loading once I get around to cutting the 18" Splits and see what that might do...
Blower - Its a little loud but kinda phases out as I get used to the noise. It might only be loud since I don't actually have it hooked up to the unit
Ashpan - Seems a little small, havent really used it. Seems easier to just scoop the ashed into an ash bucket.
Gold Top Trim - Got all tarnished/crap looking because they ship it with a protective covering and some people get too excited that their new stove is in their backyard and fire the thing up without removing the protective tape and it kinda bakes onto the brass style trim on the stove top...Not really a con from Englander...Just me being like a Kid on Christmas...So my fault...
Overall AWESOME UNIT....Can't wait to learn her!!
