i have narrowed my search down to two stoves Buck 74 and Napoleon 1400OPL. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO! it seems like the Buck is built heavier but the Napoleon is more in my price range. Decisions decisions......... advice??????
weezer4117 said:i have narrowed my search down to two stoves Buck 74 and Napoleon 1400OPL. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO! it seems like the Buck is built heavier but the Napoleon is more in my price range. Decisions decisions......... advice??????
BrowningBAR said:weezer4117 said:i have narrowed my search down to two stoves Buck 74 and Napoleon 1400OPL. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO! it seems like the Buck is built heavier but the Napoleon is more in my price range. Decisions decisions......... advice??????
The Buck 74 is a much larger stove. 2.6 cu ft vs. 1.7 cu ft fire box.
I would go with the stove that has over a 2 cu ft fire box. Longer burn times, easier overnight burns.
Unless you have a small home, the larger stove is a better idea.
weezer4117 said:BrowningBAR said:weezer4117 said:i have narrowed my search down to two stoves Buck 74 and Napoleon 1400OPL. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO! it seems like the Buck is built heavier but the Napoleon is more in my price range. Decisions decisions......... advice??????
The Buck 74 is a much larger stove. 2.6 cu ft vs. 1.7 cu ft fire box.
I would go with the stove that has over a 2 cu ft fire box. Longer burn times, easier overnight burns.
Unless you have a small home, the larger stove is a better idea.
BrowningBar- the napoleon's firebox is 2.25 cu. ft. http://www.napoleonfireplaces.com/Stoves/stoves_wood/Specs_1100PL_1400PL.html
cityhick said:I have the buck 74.....I dont know anything about the napolean.......I do really like our Buck and have had no issues with it. Not trying to steer you towards the Buck just thought you would like to hear from someone that has one.