Hey Everyone,
I am just about ready to pull the trigger on an insert to replace my inefficient fireplace.
I have it narrowed down to the Jotul Rockland 550 and the Hampton HI300. As far as price goes, they are within a couple dollars of each other ($2500).
The dilemma I have is choosing which stove I want.
I would kind of like to get some Jotul and Hampton owners to offer some pros and cons of each unit if possible.
Here is my take so far:
Jotul - I like the fan set up and it will take longer wood, but is not as deep as the Hampton (18"widex16"deep for Hampton compare to the Jotul which is 25"wide and 12" deep).
It also seems to be a very sturdily built unit with a good reputation.
Hampton - I like the looks of the Hampton better (as does my wife), but it only has a 2 speed fan and the slightly smaller firebox.
I also like the fact that the Hampton sticks out onto the hearth a bit. What I have read in the ratings section of this website bodes well for the Hampton as well.
I would really like to hear some positives and negatives of each. In the end, my gut feeling is I will be satisfied with either one, but I would like to hear from the pros.
Thanks.
I am just about ready to pull the trigger on an insert to replace my inefficient fireplace.
I have it narrowed down to the Jotul Rockland 550 and the Hampton HI300. As far as price goes, they are within a couple dollars of each other ($2500).
The dilemma I have is choosing which stove I want.
I would kind of like to get some Jotul and Hampton owners to offer some pros and cons of each unit if possible.
Here is my take so far:
Jotul - I like the fan set up and it will take longer wood, but is not as deep as the Hampton (18"widex16"deep for Hampton compare to the Jotul which is 25"wide and 12" deep).
It also seems to be a very sturdily built unit with a good reputation.
Hampton - I like the looks of the Hampton better (as does my wife), but it only has a 2 speed fan and the slightly smaller firebox.
I also like the fact that the Hampton sticks out onto the hearth a bit. What I have read in the ratings section of this website bodes well for the Hampton as well.
I would really like to hear some positives and negatives of each. In the end, my gut feeling is I will be satisfied with either one, but I would like to hear from the pros.
Thanks.