First, a public thank you to BeGreen who has already answered some personal messages about this issue. The tax credit is such an opportunity, I am on the verge of replacing my beloved original Defiant. I have narrowed my choices to three stoves: the Jotul Oslo, Jotul Firelight, and Pacific Energy Aderlea T6. So any replies to the following questions would be much appreciated.
The best choice for the hearth space I have would be the Oslo, in large part because of the left side door. The Defiant was/is rated at 60k btu's. The Oslo is rated at 70k. Given the variables involved, I want to be sure, though, that the Oslo can really produce as much heat as the Defiant. Can it?
The right side loading door is the main problem with the Firelight. I cannot extend the hearth on the right side enough to get the 18" clearance. My reading of the Jotul manual seems to say that if the right side door is locked, you can ignore the 18" requirement. Am I correct in this? It is also possible to gain the 18" on the right by placing the Firelight at an angle to the chimney. This means using two 90 degree elbows - exactly the set up I have had for 30+ years with the Defiant. Does anyone see a problem with this?
There are many things I like a great deal about the T6. I am, however, pretty much addicted to that blast of radiant heat that comes from a cast iron stove. My understanding is that with the T6 the outer cast iron surface remains relatively cool and heats much more by convection than radiation, thus none of that welcome blast of heat on a near 0 day. Is this accurate?
Many thanks in advance for your input.
The best choice for the hearth space I have would be the Oslo, in large part because of the left side door. The Defiant was/is rated at 60k btu's. The Oslo is rated at 70k. Given the variables involved, I want to be sure, though, that the Oslo can really produce as much heat as the Defiant. Can it?
The right side loading door is the main problem with the Firelight. I cannot extend the hearth on the right side enough to get the 18" clearance. My reading of the Jotul manual seems to say that if the right side door is locked, you can ignore the 18" requirement. Am I correct in this? It is also possible to gain the 18" on the right by placing the Firelight at an angle to the chimney. This means using two 90 degree elbows - exactly the set up I have had for 30+ years with the Defiant. Does anyone see a problem with this?
There are many things I like a great deal about the T6. I am, however, pretty much addicted to that blast of radiant heat that comes from a cast iron stove. My understanding is that with the T6 the outer cast iron surface remains relatively cool and heats much more by convection than radiation, thus none of that welcome blast of heat on a near 0 day. Is this accurate?
Many thanks in advance for your input.
