Hi everyone, this seems like a great community!
I really, really wanted to buy a Scan 60: http://www.inglenookenergy.com/Stoves/Wood_Freestanding/Scan/scan_60.htm
But, i'm installing into a masonry fireplace, and only have 30" of height. Thats right in the middle of the flue pipe on that stove.
So, it's come down to the Englander 13 compared to the Bosca 400 (the 450 is also a little too tall)
Bosca: http://www.boscastoves.com/products/gold.php
Englander: http://www.englanderstoves.com/13-nc.html
Does anyone have direct experience with either/both of these stoves?
Here's what i see from looking at them:
Bosca Pros -
-- Large ash box, looks designed to suck ashes down into it.
-- Very well-sealed design, including ash door
-- knife-edge door seals
-- all-metal baffle
Bosca Cons --
-- Smaller firebox
-- No ashpan, must be shoveled
-- Door latch appears flimsy
-- lower BTU (26k epa) rating
Englander Pro --
-- Larger firebox
-- 29k epa btu rating
-- optional blower
Englander Con
-- flat door seals
-- small ash pan
-- ceramic baffles (easier to damage?)
So, what says the group?
I really, really wanted to buy a Scan 60: http://www.inglenookenergy.com/Stoves/Wood_Freestanding/Scan/scan_60.htm
But, i'm installing into a masonry fireplace, and only have 30" of height. Thats right in the middle of the flue pipe on that stove.
So, it's come down to the Englander 13 compared to the Bosca 400 (the 450 is also a little too tall)
Bosca: http://www.boscastoves.com/products/gold.php
Englander: http://www.englanderstoves.com/13-nc.html
Does anyone have direct experience with either/both of these stoves?
Here's what i see from looking at them:
Bosca Pros -
-- Large ash box, looks designed to suck ashes down into it.
-- Very well-sealed design, including ash door
-- knife-edge door seals
-- all-metal baffle
Bosca Cons --
-- Smaller firebox
-- No ashpan, must be shoveled
-- Door latch appears flimsy
-- lower BTU (26k epa) rating
Englander Pro --
-- Larger firebox
-- 29k epa btu rating
-- optional blower
Englander Con
-- flat door seals
-- small ash pan
-- ceramic baffles (easier to damage?)
So, what says the group?