Hello from NE Ohio, Thought I would post the new stove & M&G Duratech/DVL chimney I finished installing a couple weeks ago. This was a new install upstairs for when the temps really drop so I dont have to run the Summit full tilt +. The S33 has a small footprint for space, double steel fire box that is cast rapped and 14" w x 12"h glass all in a 1.6 ft fire box so it fit the bill for my install. I have only had one lower side hot fire so far after the break ins, been to warm, took it up to 400 deg and had the windows open real quick 
The basement stove is alot slower to warm things up being uninsulated block. I understand even more now why the cat stoves are so popular for shoulder seasons 
The stove responds instantly to air adjustments and the heat pours out the glass and top sorta like a PE stove while the back, bottom and sides stay cooler. The flame show is alot like a Progress on low burn where you get those wild secondary flashes and runs. When the fire dies down the surface temp is very slow to drop, this is a plus to me with the cast rap to put off even heat, reminds me of soap stone in a way.
Most stoves cost alot more for the porcelain finish, this one was only $200 more so I went with it and now Im glad I did, it is easy to clean/dust. I opted for the hearth pad for now, picked it up for $150 but next summer the wall and floor I'll do in cut stone or something. I sure like alot of the hearths posted on here.
If you are debating a second stove, I say go for it, some even have a 3rd an 4th for there sickness or needs
Burn times to come as the weather permits, and any comments or questions are welcome.
Happy Burning, Todd
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The basement stove is alot slower to warm things up being uninsulated block. I understand even more now why the cat stoves are so popular for shoulder seasons The stove responds instantly to air adjustments and the heat pours out the glass and top sorta like a PE stove while the back, bottom and sides stay cooler. The flame show is alot like a Progress on low burn where you get those wild secondary flashes and runs. When the fire dies down the surface temp is very slow to drop, this is a plus to me with the cast rap to put off even heat, reminds me of soap stone in a way.
Most stoves cost alot more for the porcelain finish, this one was only $200 more so I went with it and now Im glad I did, it is easy to clean/dust. I opted for the hearth pad for now, picked it up for $150 but next summer the wall and floor I'll do in cut stone or something. I sure like alot of the hearths posted on here.
If you are debating a second stove, I say go for it, some even have a 3rd an 4th for there sickness or needs
Burn times to come as the weather permits, and any comments or questions are welcome.
Happy Burning, Todd
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