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Thinking about getting this insert but haven't seen one in person yet. Probably won't unless I buy one. Anyway, it appears that the air tubes slope downward towards the back of the insert. If this is so, how much wood can you actually put in it? If you put in 2 or 3 rows in the N/S orientation, would you have to use shorter pieces the higher you stacked it? Hope that makes sense. Also, how do you like it and could it actually heat anywhere near 2600 sq. ft. like advertised?

Thanks for any info,
Rob
 
No model 74 owners out there?
 
Yes, the Buck 74 does slope down towards the back. You will not be able to stack N to S and utilize the entire chamber. I have an old home (1850) and the insert does not come close to heating the house once it is below 35 degrees. If it is above 35 degrees- the far rooms will be about 60 degrees. If you house is newer and well insulated, the Buck would probably do the job.
 
rm said:
Yes, the Buck 74 does slope down towards the back. You will not be able to stack N to S and utilize the entire chamber. I have an old home (1850) and the insert does not come close to heating the house once it is below 35 degrees. If it is above 35 degrees- the far rooms will be about 60 degrees. If you house is newer and well insulated, the Buck would probably do the job.
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What size is your house? are you using the 74 as an insert ot free standing and do you have the blower installed on it? thanks
 
I have a 74 that will heat my 2,400 split level no problem. I'm using mine as an insert with the blower. Chimney is an exterior clay lined. I have a full insulated liner with no bottom block off plate.
 
1900 sf model 74ZC is located in the middle keeps room on both ends of house at 75 r better.
 
PARKBOY said:
rm said:
Yes, the Buck 74 does slope down towards the back. You will not be able to stack N to S and utilize the entire chamber. I have an old home (1850) and the insert does not come close to heating the house once it is below 35 degrees. If it is above 35 degrees- the far rooms will be about 60 degrees. If you house is newer and well insulated, the Buck would probably do the job.
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What size is your house? are you using the 74 as an insert ot free standing and do you have the blower installed on it? thanks
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My house is about 2000sf, the blower is installed on the insert.
 
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