found an avalon olympic wood insert on CL that we can probably swing. House is 1300 sq ft, and stove is rated at 1500 to 2500 sq ft. 3.1 cu firebox
Goals for the wood stove besides heat--cooktop in case of power outage and heat in case of power outage. You can mount this as a "hearth heater" which means pulled out of the fireplace a little more and on the hearth OR you can mount it flush. I would mount it more like the hearth heater. It has a blower for regular useage. Would you get any radiant heat out of the insert in case of a power outage?
So, is the Avalon insert a good one? any idea what these cost new? Trying to make a good decision here! We are heating with a Vermont Castings Intrepid 2, which is too small and I don't like the CAT stoves (not a good experience here.) Trying to decide if I should look for a stove or if the insert will work. I have to worry about the power outage thing because besides the children, I have to go get grandma (cold natured) if any problems like that. We also live in a rural area, so if the power goes off, they might restore the town folks first before they get to us.
thanks for any insight. The insert should fit fine in the fireplace with the 6 inch liner we have.
Goals for the wood stove besides heat--cooktop in case of power outage and heat in case of power outage. You can mount this as a "hearth heater" which means pulled out of the fireplace a little more and on the hearth OR you can mount it flush. I would mount it more like the hearth heater. It has a blower for regular useage. Would you get any radiant heat out of the insert in case of a power outage?
So, is the Avalon insert a good one? any idea what these cost new? Trying to make a good decision here! We are heating with a Vermont Castings Intrepid 2, which is too small and I don't like the CAT stoves (not a good experience here.) Trying to decide if I should look for a stove or if the insert will work. I have to worry about the power outage thing because besides the children, I have to go get grandma (cold natured) if any problems like that. We also live in a rural area, so if the power goes off, they might restore the town folks first before they get to us.
thanks for any insight. The insert should fit fine in the fireplace with the 6 inch liner we have.