I have to fourth or fifth the 361. I sold a farm boss that I had for a year. It was not cutting it (no punn intended). It is alot harder to bog that 361 down in a wood pile. Not much heavier than a farm boss either.
Just purchased our first insert!
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I say stick with the ECHO and save your money that 400 will perk up the more you run it I know my CS370 has, and as a plus ECHO'S are tough as nails.
I am looking at a Quadrafire 5100 insert as a replacement for my old insert. I've been comparing Quad with Lennox Country, lopi, and Regency. Dealers who offer multiple lines say Quardafire is the best on the market.
please share any information that may help my decision.
Thanks
please share any information that may help my decision.
Thanks
daviddep said:
I went through all the Stove companies, and in the end I liked the functionality, styling and reputation of Quadrafire. I am getting a 5100i myself. If you have the opening to fit the 5100 I think its the best looking bay insert and fills the space nicely. As my British wife says, it doesnt look like a TV put in a hole. You might want to look into it soon. Quadrafire is offering a $200 gift certificate for Stihl Products, but I think you need to purchase, or at least put a deposit down by Sep 27th.
trouba said:
I cut a good bit of oak and cherry this past weekend and I'm impressed (so is my father who is a Stihl only guy) ;-)
I'm on my 3rd tank of fuel and its a keeper for sure!
Ok, some things have changed. The Echo went back to Home Depot today for a refund. It will be replaced by a MS 361 once I get my gift certificate from Quadrafire.
After digging into some larger oak, the Echo just did not have enough juice - bogged down too easy. The CS 400 is a great saw for smaller cuts, but as a primary tool to cut large amounts of wood, I need a stronger saw.
After digging into some larger oak, the Echo just did not have enough juice - bogged down too easy. The CS 400 is a great saw for smaller cuts, but as a primary tool to cut large amounts of wood, I need a stronger saw.
afblue said:
Congrats on the stove, I own the same one now this is my 3rd full season. Has anyone got an ok from Quadrafire on bio logs or brickes, I asked the dealer I bought my stove from and they said it would void the warrenty. A friend of mine from work just bought a Hampton 1300 insert and they said bio bricks were fine so he has 3 pallets now. He gave me a bundle to try but was wondering what everyone else with quad stoves are doing?
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