Stove choice - Enerzone vs Jotul

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netmouse

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I'm replacing the VC Defiant (box 3.5) and am now looking now at the Enerzone Solution 3.4 that is a similar size. The price is similar to the smaller Jotul 500 (2.1 box). I'm concerned about the larger Jotul 600 given its higher cost.

I have a drafty 2 story old Victorian house about 2000 sq. ft.

Any concerns about the Enerzone I should consider? I am leaning towards it now.
 
netmouse said:
I'm replacing the VC Defiant (box 3.5) and am now looking now at the Enerzone Solution 3.4 that is a similar size. The price is similar to the smaller Jotul 500 (2.1 box). I'm concerned about the larger Jotul 600 given its higher cost.

I have a drafty 2 story old Victorian house about 2000 sq. ft.

Any concerns about the Enerzone I should consider? I am leaning towards it now.
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Was this a Pre-EPA defiant?
 
Enerzone is not a stove that is talked about too much on this forum. I did help a friend move one in to his home (the next size smaller) and got a chance to really look one over. It has yet to be installed, so I make no comments on burn characteristics, but the thing really looked pretty solid.

And Jotul - well...its Jotul. Been around for years, makes solid stuff, but I don't think you will like going to a smaller firebox. The two words "drafty" and "Victorian" says go big or go home. (this assumes that you can move the heat around.)
 
Jags said:
Enerzone is not a stove that is talked about too much on this forum. I did help a friend move one in to his home (the next size smaller) and got a chance to really look one over. It has yet to be installed, so I make no comments on burn characteristics, but the thing really looked pretty solid.

And Jotul - well...its Jotul. Been around for years, makes solid stuff, but I don't think you will like going to a smaller firebox. The two words "drafty" and "Victorian" says go big or go home. (this assumes that you can move the heat around.)
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Yeah, 2,000 sq ft and drafty. I'd go larger.
 
BrowningBAR said:
Jags said:
Enerzone is not a stove that is talked about too much on this forum. I did help a friend move one in to his home (the next size smaller) and got a chance to really look one over. It has yet to be installed, so I make no comments on burn characteristics, but the thing really looked pretty solid.

And Jotul - well...its Jotul. Been around for years, makes solid stuff, but I don't think you will like going to a smaller firebox. The two words "drafty" and "Victorian" says go big or go home. (this assumes that you can move the heat around.)
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Yeah, 2,000 sq ft and drafty. I'd go larger.
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Same situation here, large victorian style farmhouse, 2000+ sq ft, drafty, oh yes. I went with the Oslo and wish I had gone F600 fireview. Go bigger if you can afford it...
 
Sizewise, either the Jotul or the Enerzone would work if the floorplan is somewhat open so that the heat can circulate well. I wouldn't be shy about getting an F600 to replace a Defiant, or get a Quadrafire Isle Royale. All are large radiant, cast iron stoves. Enerzone gets good reviews, but we don't see a lot of them here.
 
Send Forum member Franks a PM. He tends to hang out a lot in the Pellet Mill. He has an Enerzone 3.4.

I have seen one at the local Hearth Shop. Its a pretty big stove. All in what your looking for. These 2 stoves vary greatly in appearance. A black box vs beauty.... Both big stoves (if talking 600)
 
DexterDay said:
Send Forum member Franks a PM. He tends to hang out a lot in the Pellet Mill. He has an Enerzone 3.4.

I have seen one at the local Hearth Shop. Its a pretty big stove. All in what your looking for. These 2 stoves vary greatly in appearance. A black box vs beauty.... Both big stoves (if talking 600)
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Thanks, did as you advised.
 
Since you were running an old Defiant, can I assume you either have an 8" liner or no liner at all?

If either is the case, I would go with something around a 4 cu ft stove. You will need enough power out of it to handle the dead of winter while also providing you with long enough burn times that doesn't require constant attention.
 
My Oslo heats my home said:
BrowningBAR said:
Jags said:
Enerzone is not a stove that is talked about too much on this forum. I did help a friend move one in to his home (the next size smaller) and got a chance to really look one over. It has yet to be installed, so I make no comments on burn characteristics, but the thing really looked pretty solid.

And Jotul - well...its Jotul. Been around for years, makes solid stuff, but I don't think you will like going to a smaller firebox. The two words "drafty" and "Victorian" says go big or go home. (this assumes that you can move the heat around.)
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Yeah, 2,000 sq ft and drafty. I'd go larger.
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Same situation here, large victorian style farmhouse, 2000+ sq ft, drafty, oh yes. I went with the Oslo and wish I had gone F600 fireview. Go bigger if you can afford it...
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I know that feeling well.
 
Englander 30 would do this job also but you didn't list it i guess because it doesn't suit ya,i know the feeling.Alot cheaper.
 
Bub381 said:
Englander 30 would do this job also but you didn't list it i guess because it doesn't suit ya,i know the feeling.Alot cheaper.
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The stoves sold in my area (north NJ) dictate my choice. There are few stove stores.
 
I finally got my new enerzone Solution 3.4 wood stove installed today. Yea! I am burning a small fire to cure it. There is an attached photo of a front view with the cord to the fan on the back. And a side view.

Front loading is so easy and the fire started so easily. The flames keep on keeping on. Really great stove.
 

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That's a big baby. It looks good there. Keep us posted on your experiences with it.
 
BeGreen said:
That's a big baby. It looks good there. Keep us posted on your experiences with it.
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Yes, it is. I don't know if you are familiar with those stoves or not, but the number (3.4) are the firebox size. That is a 3.4 cuft firebox.
 
It looks made for business. Now the pink trim on the other hand...
 
Now, if only we would get some cold weather in NJ so I can use the stove. This week we are even up in the 50's and tomorrow, February 1st, it will be in the 60's. Looks like no winter this year. So strange. But I'm really not complaining - last year was too many snow and ice storms.
 
I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Enerzone. We talked about the 3.4, and would have gone with it if we could have gotten it with legs instead of the pedestal.
 
I have installed a few 3.4's, I was really impressed with the stove! It's very responsive, easy to start and is built like a tank. I think you will be very happy. I noticed the little Stainless inserts weren't installed, didn't like them?
 
simple.serf said:
I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Enerzone. We talked about the 3.4, and would have gone with it if we could have gotten it with legs instead of the pedestal.
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I'm pretty sure the 3.4 isn't available with legs, only the 2.9 and smaller.
 
Keep us posted,nice looker,i believe the rise on the top is for the blower to force air? What's the price on these?
 
Bub381 said:
Keep us posted,nice looker,i believe the rise on the top is for the blower to force air? What's the price on these?
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About $1900 down here.
 
simple.serf said:
I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Enerzone. We talked about the 3.4, and would have gone with it if we could have gotten it with legs instead of the pedestal.
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This huge size is the only stove that does not come with legs. Must be the weight.

UPDATE: The store guy brought in a bunch also for a colleague in south NJ. I do use the stove to heat my 2-story old Victorian house so the larger size was important for me. My concern was possibly overheating the house, but that is not a problem, easy to control the fire size. It feels like a traditional fireplace with the large glass area.

UPDATE: The store guy said if he brought in at least 10 at a time, the shipping was free from Canada. So we all saved a few dollars.
 
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