Installation of new insert complete !

The installer arrived the other day to place the Jotul C550 Insert. After a lot of measuring, we came to realize the 550 would fit into the fireplace, BUT once in, the collar of the stove would sit directly under the lintel and provide only 1" of clearance to the lintel.
Clearly, not enough space to run the venting and without some major reconstructive surgery, it just wasn't meant to be - The 550 was not going to fit.

So, since we really liked the flush design and solid reputation of the Jotul, we decided to go with the identical, but significantly smaller, C350 Winterport.

The install is completed. The insert looks great. The test fire went perfectly and without issue. The town inspector comes tomorrow.
I'm always going to wonder about the 550, and I hope the 350 will keep us plenty warm.

Even if it's 80F this weekend - I will have the new stove/insert fired up !

I'm in Jefferson.

Thanks to all for the kind words.
I've got my 1st small fire going now and it's absolutely great-makes me feel like a kid again !
The neighbors must think I'm nuts, 77F outside and a fire Inside-but who cares.

Need More Wood !!

Charlz - Looks Good.
Love that C550 and it's large glass.

Stejus - Jefferson is part of Holden, adjacent to Rutland. (Rutland is The Geographic center of Massachusetts, by the way ! )

I'm up to ~3crd of wood and looking for more.
I've split enough for the 010/011 winter, but only have 1 crd for the 09/10 winter.
I plan to be a weekend burner. I'm definately not trying to heat the entire home all season-not with this small stove.