New Lopi Declaration

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Nice-N-Warm

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Hi Gang,
Just pulled the trigger on a new Lopi Decathalon with the Wilmington Face, full liner... etc. Just waiting for a cleaning and then installation should happen a few days later....After that, we're off and running! Can't wait to git 'er goin'. I'll be sure to post some pictures once the install is complete!

This forum has been a GREAT source of information and really helped in making the decision. Given the room/houes dimensions, firebox size, hearth depth and mantle config., this unit really fits the bill. Thanks so much! I'm sure I'll be back with a question or two once it's time to fire this thing up for the season. :)

-Dave
 
That's a beautiful looking insert. Please take some pictures during the installation if possible and post them here. Happy heating!
 
You picked a good stove and i am sure it will keep you very warm
this winter.It really dose a good job. :coolgrin:
 
Just got a call from the dealer, our Lopi Declaration is in and ready for delivery/install on 9/22!! Have a chimney cleaning lined up for the 15th, so I think we're all set!! I'll be sure to post some before and after pix. Can't wait!!
 
Awesome. Congratulations. I'll be getting mine in c. 3-4 weeks.
 
Thanks! Good luck to you with your install in a few weeks.
Can't wait for Monday!! (It's starting to get a little chilly overnight here in the NorthEast, so we should be able to get a few break in fires going and be ready for when it gets really cold!)
 
I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures.

You can work n your wood stash to make the time go faster!

You wouldn't happen to be doing the hardwiring kit, would you? I'm not sure exactly what to do. Have a junction box ready when the installers come, I guess. I guess heat isn't too bad in there?
 
NiceNWarm,

Who did you buy the Declaration from, and would you mind PM'ing me with the price. I called a Lopi dealer in RI and they want $3K for the stove, surround, blower, etc all extra. Because of this I am looking at the Jotul 450 instead.

Thanks,

Mike
 
3191 for insert and blower, etc. A little more for the hardwiring kit. More if you want a fancier door (which I did not). You go up from there for quality liner and insulation. Not cheap, but this is a sturdy, high-tech appliance that has a good track record.
Pretty simple math when the alternative is record-high fossil fuel prices. And on top of all that it's a carbon neutral heat source.
 
Thanks for the response. Obviously prices are higher here in New England.
 
I didn't get the hardwiring kit, but may order it once I've lived with the stove for a bit.... Can't quite visualize how it gets installed....
 
Re: hard-wiring option.
My dealer/installer said that I should just have a junction box ready and waiting in the firebox. Disadvantage: can't easily plug blower into an inverter in case of a power outage. I assume that I can pull the insert out and replace the standard plug and then plug it into an inverter in that case, though. On the other hand, maybe a couple of strategically-placed battery-operated fans would suffice in that situation.
 
I just installed a Declaration myself. Pictures coming soon as we did a custom (blacksmith) face and surround for our unit. You don't need the wiring kit. A normal cord with three pronged plug comes out the side of the stove. All you need is to provide a plug receptacle (I ran Romex up through the old ash chute from the basement and wired on a box w/receptacle and then insulated the wire with mineral wool. All code legal, just not standard. bob
 
Very interesting, rfalk. I'm interested in your opinion--and the opinion of others--about the temperature to which that receptacle will be subjected.
 
The wire from my ash chute came up behind the stove and not knowing at the time how hot the outside of the insert would get, I decided to insulate with about 1" of mineral wool. Just wrapped around the wire along its length and tied....now that I have burned, it appears that it doesn't get too, too hot on the outside of the box.....probably was overkill using insulation, but I didn't want to have to tear out my whole install because the wire shorted. Just being extra careful to avoid more work later on. bob
 
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