I am new to posting on this forum, but I have been reading here off and on for about a year as I mulled my purchase. I am a big fan of the encyclopdia that a good forum becomes, and this is no exception. I bought the Osburn 2000 insert after much research, and was so glad I spent so much time here first. The dealer initially told me it was to much stove for my 1600 sq ft ranch, and tried to offer me an Osburn 1600 but I knew better and I really wanted the 2.3 cft firebox. I was able to make an informed, well thought out, and coherent case for why I didnt want the smaller firebox on the 1600. I was buying what I wanted regardles of his opinion, although he was knowledgeable and courteous and I am glad I choose his store as I am happy with the deal. Keep up the good work educating us newbies, hopefully soon I can contribute.