I like the NC 30 better than the original Austral/Baltic/Myriad, but the new models now have the C-Cast baffle which was my main gripe against the original with the welded in stainless baffle.
Most manufacturers these days use 3/16" for the stove bodies and 1/4" for the top plate if it has a step bend for warp resistence or 5/16" for flat tops. Some of the really cheaper ones get away with 3/16" all around with a step bend, like the Englander 13-NC and the Century stoves.
Why do you view the welded in stainless baffle in the Drolets as a negative? That was one of the things i liked about the stove. I have no idea what a C cast baffle is in comparison
Hmmm, i wasnt aware they could burn out or go bad. Seemed like pretty thick stainless steel to me but i suppose anything can wear out in time. I suspect other parts of the stove will go before the baffle does.
There is a cotter pin that holds each tube in, pull the pin and they pop right out. Great stove IMHO. Wifey has ours set for the holidays.I think his point was that you can not change them out. if you search there have been some posts on Pacific Energy change outs of the baffle. Nice feature. As long as you dont over fire your stove you shouldn't have to change it out.
I am not sure the new Myriad II or Austral II you will be able to change out the C cast baffle as I looked at one in a Menards Store and the tubes have no
screw tabs that holds the tubes in. So I am wondering if the tubes can be taken out to get the C cast baffle out. Next time I am in there I will see if I can slide the tube one way enough to tilt it down to get it out.
Once the fire is burning well, as the primary air is closed, more air comes thru the secondary tubes by the pull of the draft. That leads to more complete combustion of the flue gases and more heat in the firebox.
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