Any experience with Morso 6143?

[brianbeech]

Link for reference: http://www.morsona.com/index.php/contemporary-morso-stove/morso-6143.html

I'm new to wood burning in stoves and think this will be a GREAT way to heat the house both for cost and cleanliness. Having said that, my wife wants something pleasing to the eye and will not take any 'non-contemporary' stove designs. I have gotten her to agree to a Morso 6143. Very nice looking and I saw the 7642 (which is strikingly similar) burning in a shop and it was as beautiful as she imagined.

My question is - does anyone have any experience with these new 'contemporary' stoves? I'm just looking for some thumbs up/thumbs down advice and things to think about before deciding to purchase such a thing.

Thanks for any help!

 

[begreen]

Tiny firebox that only takes 12" wood. It won't go long on a charge of fuel. Is this for heating or just a nice fire on evenings and weekends? If heating, how large an area are you trying to heat?

 

[brianbeech]

Tiny firebox that only takes 12" wood. It won't go long on a charge of fuel. Is this for heating or just a nice fire on evenings and weekends? If heating, how large an area are you trying to heat?

I have a Jotul 118 downstairs to supplement (or keep my fuel oil from running as much) and this stove would be between our living room and dining room to keep us warm while watching TV. It would not be a 'run all-nighter'.

 

[begreen]

The 12" wood is a show stopper for me, but if not, it's a nice looker. I would check out Rais, Scan, Hase and Nestor Martin(?) too. Regency also has a new line that is more of a heater.

http://us.rais.com/
http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/wood-stoves/stove-details?product_id=27
http://www2.scan.dk/page/14
http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Stoves/CS1200.aspx

 

[brianbeech]

The 12" wood is a show stopper for me, but if not, it's a nice looker. I would check out Rais, Scan, Hase and Nestor Martin(?) too. Regency also has a new line that is more of a heater.

http://us.rais.com/
http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/wood-stoves/stove-details?product_id=27
http://www2.scan.dk/page/14
http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Stoves/CS1200.aspx

Thank you so much!