- Oct 17, 2012
- 535
Just got word that Regency have brought in the hybrid stove into Australia. Its currently $3800 which for this type of stove is not badly priced for Aus. I had a look at the showroom but they didn't have one in operation but it does look impressive, does anyone run the F5100? can't find many reviews.
Also they had a sticker on the front stating you can only burn hardwood. I have noticed this on a lot of Aussie stoves so i contacted Regency head office and had an interesting conversation with them and the sticker means that this unit has been through Australian standards and that to meet their standards it only used hardwood's and so it is only conforming when hardwood is used.
He also mentioned that the flue will be reduced to 7" by means of a 8" to 7" reducer straight from the unit top. I thought this could be a problem and reduce burn time.
He has put me onto a stove shop who has done some trials with the unit - they ran it for 24 hours without touching it and have some results for me. i will contact them soon.
Also they had a sticker on the front stating you can only burn hardwood. I have noticed this on a lot of Aussie stoves so i contacted Regency head office and had an interesting conversation with them and the sticker means that this unit has been through Australian standards and that to meet their standards it only used hardwood's and so it is only conforming when hardwood is used.
He also mentioned that the flue will be reduced to 7" by means of a 8" to 7" reducer straight from the unit top. I thought this could be a problem and reduce burn time.
He has put me onto a stove shop who has done some trials with the unit - they ran it for 24 hours without touching it and have some results for me. i will contact them soon.