I posted a while back. I actually bought a lopi insert because i had a prefab heatilator, once i had the thing in place.....the whole set up seamed hokey at best. i didn't like how the insert fit in the prefab and for a number of other reasons, i decided i would be daring and rip the whole darn thing out. I decided to purchase a free standing lopi 1750 republic with a blower and place it where the heatilator once sat. I posted here inquiring about re using the metal chimney and was rightfully instructed to rip it out, place a proper chimney system and have it inspected. Well, i did just that, and laid brick to finish off the inside of the alcove. Here is the pic of the finished product. So far, i'm pretty happy. This is my second day burning and getting to know the stove.
I also have a few newbie questions. I was hoping to heat most of my home with this stove. My home is a 2100 sq ft cape cod. It has a circular layout and i'm finding difficulty keeping adjacent rooms warm. I placed it in the kitchen which is pretty much the center of the house. Do most of you heat only with wood, or do you use your stoves as supplemental heat? It is looking like this will be supplemental heat for me, which is fine. I already notice the furnace running less. I had visions of my wife walking around in a bathing suit, but alas, she is still wrapped i a blanket. Thanks for all the advice and especially to those who responded to my initial post. This site was a huge part of this install going so well.
I also have a few newbie questions. I was hoping to heat most of my home with this stove. My home is a 2100 sq ft cape cod. It has a circular layout and i'm finding difficulty keeping adjacent rooms warm. I placed it in the kitchen which is pretty much the center of the house. Do most of you heat only with wood, or do you use your stoves as supplemental heat? It is looking like this will be supplemental heat for me, which is fine. I already notice the furnace running less. I had visions of my wife walking around in a bathing suit, but alas, she is still wrapped i a blanket. Thanks for all the advice and especially to those who responded to my initial post. This site was a huge part of this install going so well.