Best stove options for $1,500 or less??? 55TRPIP or 22? Others?

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bags

Minister of Fire
Oct 12, 2014
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I am looking to add another stove to heat another area now that I am hooked on pellets. I was asking this in my Pellet Junkie thread and it was suggested to go this route with the title and I couldn't figure out how to edit the title thread. Springing heavy cash for another Harman is not in the budget currently.

What are the best bangs for the buck? Open to any and all suggestions. Thinking about the amfmenergy route.
Looking at the 55TRP 10 & 20's and the 55TRPIP. I did speak to Andy yesterday.

Also does anyone know about these ComfortBilt 22's. Are there parts etc; available or does anyone have one? Good stoves? I can't find much on them. Bronxboy just got one and they look pretty good. I PM'ed him but no reply yet.

I have combed Craigslist and elsewhere relentlessly to no avail. Big money for old beat up scrap iron junk that will wake you up in cold sweats......... Some of these Craigslister Hill-Billys kill me.

I want to hear what you all think and entertaining all options, opinions, brands, etc; Thanks, Bags
 
How much of an area are you looking to heat
 
How much of an area are you looking to heat

Around 1,400 SQ FT. Another area. I have a P68 doing the main part of my house already. Looking for a good cheaper dependable stove. Thanks
 
How about a heatilator cab50 they are going for $1300.00 online,my castle serenity has been trouble free so far but May be on the small side for your area. Or like you mentioned a refurb Englander
 
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I'll check those out also. Thanks!
 
I recommend the one in my signature.

We've been running it for almost a month now with no issues.
 
How about a heatilator cab50 they are going for $1300.00 online,my castle serenity has been trouble free so far but May be on the small side for your area. Or like you mentioned a refurb Englander

Where are you finding CAB50's for that price? Thanks!
 
What are the best bangs for the buck? Open to any and all suggestions. Thinking about the amfmenergy route.
Looking at the 55TRP 10 & 20's and the 55TRPIP. I did speak to Andy yesterday.

Best bang for buck when I researched was what I ended up getting, the 55-TRPAH refurb for 999, But the other models like the TRP, etc, probably same value. They vary slightly in looks and specs (hopper size, ash pan, etc) so depends what your looking for. But the process was quick and easy with amfmenergy! So far my new stove has been fine and couldn't tell it was a refurb other than a bit of pellet debris still in it.
 
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