Which stove for a 12" hearth?

tickbitty said:

So, you can't just buy that Osburn and install it yourself?
Were you being sarcastic about cheapening things up being frowned upon? Cause I think there's a LOT of cheap b*stids in this forum! (and I mean that in the nicest, most complimentary way!)
The only thing folks jump on out here as far as being cheap, is when folks disregard safety and code in favor of thrift. You can do a safe install pretty cheaply,
You can probably get a liner kit for something like $500 or $600, so that with the Osburn wouldn't get you terribly far over your budget.
But fireplace is good too....

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Geppetto83 said:

Hi,
Keep in mind that there’s a 30% Federal Tax Credit for high efficiency units. If you buy a brand new unit (the used Osburn, even if high efficiency won’t qualify), you can not only save 30% of the cost of the unit, but also on all the other parts (pipe, chimney, liner, etc.. even labor and installation), and this up to $1500. This may be a great incentive to get you going this year, since in order to use the tax credit, you need have everything installed by December 31st.
The Century unit you’re looking at the Northern Tool website does qualify for the tax credit. Certificate of Qualification are available at manufacturers websites. Regards,

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north of 60 said:

emt1581 said:

But right now I'll have plenty of wood to keep the fireplace going on cold nights and we sleep 2 feet in front of it... so we should stay toasty warm with little or no electrical usage.

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So you do have wood? I thought you didnt in your other threads and where concerned about moisture content from the vendor's to burn it this year.

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Dakotas Dad said:

emt1581 said:

I know I'd only be paying $1700 up front AND would get $500 back credit-wise...but I just don't have $1700 to put out right now. I think I mentioned it earlier but I'm having a heat pump water heater put in and that thing is $3000 installed.

-Emt1581

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Just out of curiosity.. why is your water heater install so expensive? There is an electric water heater there now? The new one uses the same or less power than the existing all electric.. (all the ones I looked at the specs of were 240v 30A or less) so the circuit that is already there is reusable. I note that you feel you need an 80 gallon water heater.. we have 2 adults home full time, and friends/family/etc frequently, dish washer, washing machine etc, and have never run out of hot water with a 50 gallon unit. The GE unit at Lowe's is very highly rated, and on sale right now for less than $1400. The install is no different than a standard water heater, two water connections and 1 electrical. Almost any monkey can do it. That would free up $1600 in your budget. As someone posted above, many on here are cheap, but more to the point, many on here desire to be self sufficient and are proud to have done their own work.

IMHO, if you are going to PAY a "pro" to do something you could otherwise do yourself, why even join a forum that's mostly full of people helping each other do it themselves. (sorry that sounds kind of preachy, but I mean well, honest)

And by the way, on GlockTalk, I am SFCSMITH(RET) :cheese: You know, the guy that introduced you to Heat Pump water heaters..

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