I'm brand new here so hello! I'm considering getting an Osborne 2400 but not sure that my fireplace can fit it. It's 34 inches wide at the opening, but it tapers back to 28 inches. Would that still work for this insert? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!!
Considering an Osborne 2400
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Grisu
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Welcome to the forum!
There are pretty good schemes on the Osburn website: http://www.osburn-mfg.com/en/heaters/osburn-2400-wood-insert
Check under "Views&CAD". Looking at those you need about 30" width at 16.5" of depth. Installed that way, the insert would protrude about 7" into the room. It can be pushed back in further up to 20" deep but then you need the 30" width at the depth you would like it to have.
If that does not fit, there are other large inserts out there. If you give us your fireplace dimensions and tell us more about your home (sqft to be heated, insulation, layout, chimney etc.) we can see what other possible units are there for you.
There are pretty good schemes on the Osburn website: http://www.osburn-mfg.com/en/heaters/osburn-2400-wood-insert
Check under "Views&CAD". Looking at those you need about 30" width at 16.5" of depth. Installed that way, the insert would protrude about 7" into the room. It can be pushed back in further up to 20" deep but then you need the 30" width at the depth you would like it to have.
If that does not fit, there are other large inserts out there. If you give us your fireplace dimensions and tell us more about your home (sqft to be heated, insulation, layout, chimney etc.) we can see what other possible units are there for you.
here is the dimensions from the website. I got the 1600 insert last year from osburnwoodstoves.com the salesman there walked me through everything from start to finish. very helpful and they have hours 7 days a week from 8am to 10 pm according to the site. it's a nice little insert, the only complaint I have is with the short burn time ,but that's the fault of my schedule and small fireplace
This is really helpful. But I'm still not sure if it will fit. Thanks for the diagram. As I stated, my fireplace is 34 inches wide narrowing to 28. It's 22 inches deep and at around 13 inches deep it narrows to about a bit over 31 inches. At 20 inches deep it's 29 inches wide. The back is 28 inches wide. I also have 20 inches of brick in front of the fireplace. And the height of the fireplace is 30 inches.
It seems to me that if I tried to install this, the facing would be at least 3 inches away from the wall. I'd love thoughts on this. Am I thinking of this correctly? Could I have it installed so it sticks out 10 inches? Would that work? Would that look odd? Am I off base? Or maybe there are other models.
As for other information, my home is 2900 sq feet, and I have forced air in my house. But I really would like to have the comfort and flexibility of a wood stove.
I would love more thoughts on this. Thanks!!
Mark
It seems to me that if I tried to install this, the facing would be at least 3 inches away from the wall. I'd love thoughts on this. Am I thinking of this correctly? Could I have it installed so it sticks out 10 inches? Would that work? Would that look odd? Am I off base? Or maybe there are other models.
As for other information, my home is 2900 sq feet, and I have forced air in my house. But I really would like to have the comfort and flexibility of a wood stove.
I would love more thoughts on this. Thanks!!
Mark
Grisu
Minister of Fire
You would need to measure the width of your fireplace at a depth of 16.5" into the firebox. That needs the be 30" or more. In any case, it looks like it will be a tight fit. If you want to look at other large inserts the Pacific Energy Summit should fit as does the Regency i3100, the Lopi Freedom should be ok, probably also the Lopi Large-Flush Hybrid Fyre.
You will need 16" of hearth in front measured from the door. Thus, for any insert where the door protrudes for more than 4" into the room you will need a hearth extension.
You will need 16" of hearth in front measured from the door. Thus, for any insert where the door protrudes for more than 4" into the room you will need a hearth extension.
Those look like great options. That Lopi Hybrid Fyre is beautiful! I'm going to look more into other models now. Thanks for the help!
Grisu
Minister of Fire
That unit my be the tightest fit from the options I mentioned but after looking at its dimensions I think you should get it in there. Another advantage is that your hearth is probably be sufficient then. The same insert can also be bought from FireplaceXtraordinaire and Avalon; Only the outside look is a bit different. There are some threads about this unit already; I suggest trying the forum search.
Make sure you have plenty of dry wood with an internal moisture content of less than 20%. Have it installed with an insulated liner, especially if the chimney is at an exterior wall. A block-off plate is highly recommended: https://www.hearth.com/talk/wiki/make-a-damper-sealing-block-off-plate/
Finally, insulating around the insert will also help with heat retention if the fireplace is at an exterior wall: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/finally-got-around-to-insulating-my-fireplace.75755/
You could possibly consider an Enviro insert as well in the 1700 size. It's 22 inches at back and 27 3/8 long. It might fit in there and give a reasonable amount of protrusion to radiate as well if wanted. It's a short stove too so it makes collar connection very easy.
( I'm assuming in understanding your dimensions correctly ). I have one of these inserts and am happy to sing its praises.
( I'm assuming in understanding your dimensions correctly ). I have one of these inserts and am happy to sing its praises.
Thanks all. I'm looking forward to a little holiday break, but when I get back, I'll be on this. I'll report back when I know what I'm doing.
I'm searching for FireplaceXtradordinaire but I can't find anything. Could you point me in the right direction?
Thanks.
Grisu
Minister of Fire
It looks like they shortened their URL. Here is the link: http://www.fireplacex.com/ProductGuide/FuelTypeOverview.aspx?fueltype=wood&fueltab=0
The two Large Flush Hybrid-Fyre units on the right would be the ones.
If you don't have dry wood yet, take your time finding the right insert. You are not going to burn much then before next winter anyway. However, I suggest getting a few cords of split firewood stacked up in your yard that it can dry until next winter.
The two Large Flush Hybrid-Fyre units on the right would be the ones.
If you don't have dry wood yet, take your time finding the right insert. You are not going to burn much then before next winter anyway. However, I suggest getting a few cords of split firewood stacked up in your yard that it can dry until next winter.
Depending on the required clearances the 2400 May fit. The minimum insertion is 16" so measure the width at the depth. You may not have enough hearth do do that though unless you modify it. I have the osburn 1800. It's a great heater. .
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