Altera CI1250

[Billy123]

Anyone have this insert? Reviews?

One of the best looking units I have ever seen in my opinion.

 

[Jimbob]

It is a cute little guy.
Built by Regency, so it should be pretty good.
Here it is:
http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/CI1250.aspx

 

[DAKSY]

Contemporary look. Small firebox, small logs, shorter burns, low heat output (42K +/-)...
But, if it's the only thing that'll fit your existing fireplace, it'll beat the crap out of burning
dinosaurs...

 

[Fsappo]

I've sold some of the freestanding version of the Alterra. Just about anything Regency does in wood is gonna be top notch quality.

 

[Billy123]

The BTU output seems to be on par with the Napoleon 1101 but it is a lot nicer looking. My firebox opening is 37 x 27, so that would make a nice fit.

How much room would you say this could heat with a fan near the unit?

 

[DAKSY]

The heat output at +/- 42K will heat about 1000 sf (On average) IF you can get it there.
It will depend on how well the house is insulated. More insulation = more BTU/SF...
If your house is broken up into a bunch of small rooms, moving heat to
them will be the real challenge. Never know til ya try...
37 x 27 is a pretty good sized fire place & will hold a bigger unit than the 1250...

 

[Billy123]

The heat output at +/- 42K will heat about 1000 sf (On average) IF you can get it there.
It will depend on how well the house is insulated. More insulation = more BTU/SF...
If your house is broken up into a bunch of small rooms, moving heat to
them will be the real challenge. Never know til ya try...
37 x 27 is a pretty good sized fire place & will hold a bigger unit than the 1250...

My main level is around 900 sf, so this would fit the bill.

 

[Install fire 1]

Fantastic unit.

Install lots of them.

Not one complaint.