ok guys need some schooling on the newwer stoves . my dad is getting up in years and it is hard for him to cut split and keep his wood supply up. he is the hard headed and and tightwade type. and i think im headed that dirrection.a freind of his comes down and buys wood from him told him to get a better stove and he wouldnt have too work hiself to death cutting and splitting . so he has ask me for infomation from those who has the newwer stoves .how much differance will we see . i may even change out my stoves if there are going to be advantages. we both burn 24/7 and we both use alot of wood. i have a large house with 2 stoves an insert and free standing 2500 sqft. his house is med . 1700sqft 1 stove thanks for all who help.