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jjmelt

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Jun 24, 2008
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southern NY
Well I was about to purchase the PE pacific insert and they are sold out and wont get them for three weeks. I was also looking at the Enerzone Solution 2.3l
Is the Enerzone a good unit?
 
I don't know about that particular stove. But I definitely think it would be unwise to make any compromise over a three week waiting period.

That is really trivial for a stove you'll hopefully be using for many years. And even this year you will have it for almost all of the heating season.

Many people waited months to get the stove they wanted. Get what you really want and you'll be hot by Thanksgiving.
 
Thanks for the fast reply
As I look at the numbers the enerzone might be better. It has a larger fire box 2.3 vs PE at 1.4, bigger log lenghth 20" vs 18"
Don't really see a downside.
 
My understanding is that the PE Classic firebox is not 1.4 cu ft, but a hair under 2.0 cu ft. at 1.97 cu ft.. But if you are getting a great deal on the Enerzone it could be the better value.
 
Looking over the forum it seems the enerzone is made by the same people who make the Doret. The doret in grangier magazine seems like a great deal if it the same unit. They apear the same. except the price
 
manser said:
I'm looking @ a regency 2400 step or a Kodiak 1700 , any advice ?

Similar stoves, both with good reputations. Get the one you like the best.
 
thanks for the reply begreen , i just joined & didn't read the rules until after my post. sorry no more stove buying questions. I have had a couple of stoves before & am excited to try an epa stove .
 
manser said:
thanks for the reply begreen , i just joined & didn't read the rules until after my post. sorry no more stove buying questions. I have had a couple of stoves before & am excited to try an epa stove .

manser, there wasn't anything "wrong" with your question...we talk about stoves, and comparing stoves, and what stoves we prefer to others here all the time. What's frowned upon is using this forum as a "shopping engine", looking for the best deals on things, because the Internet's already well stocked with that capability elsewhere. Your question was perfectly appropriate here, so far as I can see. (I'm sure one of the moderators will box my ears in short order if I've misspoken). Welcome to the forums! Rick
 
There was nothing wrong with the post. Sorry if I sounded terse. You would do well with either stove so get the one that had the features and looks that you like.
 
thanks Begreen & fossil, for clarifying, i thought my first post was inappropriate for this forum,but it is nice to feel welcome as the new guy. Regency is very well known for their quality,but i like the enviro's larger glass, i just don't want to invest the money when i don't know that much about the enviro. it seems like they have a similar warranty to the regency. I think i'll go ahead with the kodiak unless someone has had a bad experience with one.
 
I was afraid to post a similar question but since you broke the ice and didn't get sent to detention
I'll give it a whirl. I'm converting my house and other heated buildings to a wood fired system. So I
don't want much in the way of high heat output I don't think. I just want a highly efficient wood stove
with a glass front to put in my 14' x 20' living room to take the "edge off" and provide a little romance.
We have been using an old, tin box stove for years but it needs to be replaced. Any suggestions as to
what to look at? My house is about 15 years old, well built and insulated.
 
We've got a three-ring forum circus going here. I'll try to catch up comments.

jjmelt - Drolet stoves are also made by SBI. They make some good solid stoves. Be sure you are looking at the EPA tested models.
manser - I haven't heard a bad word against the Kodiak. It looks like a good heater. You should be a happy camper, especially with more money in your pocket.
waterflea - start a new post so that you can get a bit more attention to your specific needs. Let us know what size house you are heating as well. From the sounds of things an Englander 13NC is not a big investment and might fit the bill.
 
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