Hi folks, it's my first post, though I've been lurking a bit in the last couple of months. I'm in the market for a new wood stove, and I know a few people who are very happy with their Regency 2x00 models. I have the opportunity to buy an old one made in 1991, which has not been used heavily, for a very good price. Is there any reason not to buy it? It looks pretty close to the same as the newer models based on the photo in the for sale ad.
I guess the main unknowns are:
1. Are the clearances to combustibles likely to be the same as newer models?
2. Is efficiency comparable?
3. Will it have the additional venting on top of the firebox for secondary burn (is this called airwash?)? I know, I'll figure this out if I take a look at it, but it's an hour's drive away. I'm hoping to go armed with a bit more knowledge than I currently have.
Thanks!
I guess the main unknowns are:
1. Are the clearances to combustibles likely to be the same as newer models?
2. Is efficiency comparable?
3. Will it have the additional venting on top of the firebox for secondary burn (is this called airwash?)? I know, I'll figure this out if I take a look at it, but it's an hour's drive away. I'm hoping to go armed with a bit more knowledge than I currently have.
Thanks!