Advice on stove selection

chemical_man said:

Swedishchef: Halifax, came back here for family; that's getting harder to justify...

On another note, how do you like your Osburn?
They've made the cut now. Yesterday I called around for chimney installers as the two "main" companies here both gave me a price that seems excessive. One of the company owners gave me a good quick quote and offers Osburn stoves (and said he can get me a good deal). I had his local partner come by last night and take measurements, waiting on what he has to offer.

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Halifax is a nice city. I have family that live there and a best buddy of mine lives out in Porter's Lake.

I love my Osburn. Financially for me it made sense. I didn't have the money to spend 3K+ on a wood stove. The 2300 has a nice bypass feature and has a 3.1 cu.ft firebox. The bypass helps get the chimney warm faster and prevents smoke rollout. If I load at 75% capacity with hardwood I can have a nice bed of coals leftover after 10 hours. The glass door is huge which allows a nice view of the fire and the door is actually cast iron. Not to mention they are made in Quebec City and offer great customer support.

I did install an Osburn 2400 Insert last year. I am pleased with the preformance so far. Price vs. Value was the center of gravity for me. I wanted a lot of heat for the money. While I can get 12 hour burn times that result in a good pile of coals for a quick/easy restart, that is the exception rather than the rule (and it requires thought and planning ). I my mind where this insert really shines is that with little thought or effort it can get 8-ish hour burns times with plenty of heat, and that is more the norm. In cold spells I have left the draft just barely cracked open and get 5-6 hour burns that throw tons of heat. All of that said, I should add that my stove is in the downstairs of a split level ranch type house, and that leaves me with a 23.5 ft chimey height that still leaves a draft pulling hard enough to see some active flames even with the damper shut tight. I believe if I had it on the upper level, or anywhere with a 12-15 ft chimney, it would get a lot longer average burns. I have been toying with the idea of adding a flu damper, but I would have to a pro in for that since I suspect it would involve some brick work.

chemical_man said:

Hello All,

Found this site though a search, looks pretty darn good and filled with advice! Last year we moved into a new place and after spending too much in oil to heat, I'm getting a stove for supplement heat (ideally 80% of heating...).

I'm down to a few models (from dedicated heating dealers) and after seeing some reviews on one of them, thought I could send it here.
Making the cut are:

Regency F2400
Pacific Energy Super 27
Osburn 2400

What would you pick?

Thanks!
CM

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Check out the Harman Oakwood. That's my pick.

Welcome to the forum Chem Man! I agree with Grisu, BG and Todd2.. Go to 3 cu. ft. with that much space to heat and a cool climate.. Never believe dealers selling seasoned wood as this is rarely the case.. Buy it green then stack in the wind and off the ground then you will know how long it is really seasoned

Ray

How are you enjoying the stove?

Down in NS you should be in full spring by now??

Andrew