Bought my Insert - Thanks for all the shared knowledge

I am new to posting on this forum, but I have been reading here off and on for about a year as I mulled my purchase. I am a big fan of the encyclopdia that a good forum becomes, and this is no exception. I bought the Osburn 2000 insert after much research, and was so glad I spent so much time here first. The dealer initially told me it was to much stove for my 1600 sq ft ranch, and tried to offer me an Osburn 1600 but I knew better and I really wanted the 2.3 cft firebox. I was able to make an informed, well thought out, and coherent case for why I didnt want the smaller firebox on the 1600. I was buying what I wanted regardles of his opinion, although he was knowledgeable and courteous and I am glad I choose his store as I am happy with the deal. Keep up the good work educating us newbies, hopefully soon I can contribute.

dafattkidd said:

Welcome to the forum, and welcome the Osburn insert owning crew. I am very happy with my unit. When you get a chance include your location, and put your new insert in your signature.

How's your wood supply? Is this your first woodburning appliance? You're going to have a fun winter playing around with your new insert.

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Yes, its my first appliance, Ive been in my house one full winter and just the very end of another. Currently there is an old sears fireplace heater and glass doors, so we have considered all of our burning up to now "for fun" as there is limited value in the heat weve been getting. My wood supply is low, down to about 1/2 cord of Red Oak from last year, I am currently looking to load up, and wont talk to anyone whos wood I cant see first. Just about finished a new rack, ready to hold about 3 cords between 2 racks, and will get started on another as a seasoning area soon. I am excited to burn this year without needing a conveour belt full of wood feeding it minute by minute.

Beer Belly said:

These guys have an unlimited supply of knowledge....and opinions.....they are the best. One important thing I picked up from here is wood supply.....gotta get ahead, and make sure it's seasoned....a Moisture Meter will become your best friend...second to a good saw and splitter

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Thanks Beer Belly. Moisture meter already in hand, actually bought it after Irene rolled thought last year and left a big wet kiss on my carpet, didnt realize at the time it would also come in handy for this.

etiger2007 said:

I just bought the 2000 insert as well and have had a couple break in fires and can tell an over night burn will be easy to achieve. Welcome to the Hearth and include pics of your set up, this site loves pics.

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Thanks etiger. Actually your posts about the 2000 helped I was making up my mind about the purchase. It just seemed like the best value out there for its price, most of the other ones I considered were $1000 - $1500 more. I also chose the nickle trim (actually my wife did of course.) Pics to come after install.

BrowningBAR said:

Enjoy the heat this winter... and the ongoing wetness that we have dealt with for the last two days and for the next two days. It's like a freakin' rain forest around here this week.

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Thanks BrowningBar, nice to hear from someone local. Any recomendations on local Firewood, my supply is pretty low, looks like ill need to buy most of mine this season