Isle Royale

[derbygreg]

I am new to this forum but not new to wood heat.

I am in the process of purchasing a Quadra Fire Isle Royale and have found a new one for $1650.00 I like the fact that it is top and side load and has a 3 foot box.

Is $1650 reasonable for the stove? I know they are good stoves and have read some reviews here.

Thanks,

Greg
Hilliard, OH

 

[BrotherBart]

Given that the retail price on that stove is $2,200 to $2,850 depending on options the only thing you need to determine is if it is stolen or not.

If it isn't then steal it yourself by buying it for $1,650.

Or find out what a freight company wants to ship it to me.

 

[jtp10181]

Yeah... good price

Suggested Retail Price: $2199 - $2849 US

Maybe its slightly used... or overstock. We are having some blow-out deals on some sslightly used or old model wood stoves. We just sold a 3100ST-ACT with cast queen ann legs, black door, and ash cleanout for around $1000. I think all that retails for twice that. Slightly used with a new paint job. After one season of burning you would never know someone else had it before you.

 

[Jags]

Yep, pick that bugger up quick, or someone else will. Its a great stove, but you might want to check on the side load thing. My Isle Royal is top load and double doors on the front.

 

[begreen]

Yes, top and front load. What is meant by the 3 ft. box? That doesn't match the IR specs either.

 

[Jags]

Yes, top and front load. What is meant by the 3 ft. box? That doesn't match the IR specs either.

BG - I think that was just short for the 3.0 cu. ft fire box (which is what the isle royal is advertised as having)

Specifications

* Heating Capacity: up to 2,500 sq. ft. †
* Maximum Log Length: 22”
* Firebox Capacity: 3.0 cubic feet
* EPA Certified: 2.9 grams/hour
* Weight: 460 lbs.

 

[begreen]

Ah, OK, Yes, 3cu ft box, just not linear feet. The coffee is starting to kick in now.

 

[derbygreg]

Just Ordered the Isle Royale. Should be here shortly.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Jags]

happy burning,my friend.

 

[Bill]

The Isle Royal is a beautiful stove, your going to love it. When you get it fired up, take some pictures and come back and write a review. I was one inch away from buying that stove and it has a lifetime guarantee, whoopie.

 

[derbygreg]

I've had the stove running a couple of days. The Isle Royale blows away any stove I have been around.

I lit it last night - it was 400 degrees on the stove when I woke up the next AM. Put a couple of logs on (just to keep it going) it gets going.

Got home at 5:00 and threw four logs on. One green pine split, one seasoned piece of hard wood and a couple of remnant odd pieces of Maple that was cut yesterday. Its now 8:15 and over 80 degrees in here upstairs is even warmer.

I think this stove is going to be good, perhaps too powerful for my 1900 square foot house with an open floor plan. Granted its only 35 outside

by the way, I have had it set at the very lowest air supply possible!

 

[begreen]

Yer making me jealous Greg! Post some pictures with it Burning!

 

[jtp10181]

FYI if you keep tossing in green or unseasoned wood you cap will be plugged full of creosote in a month. I have seen it happen.

 

[glassmanjpf]

No brainer, get it. We looked at it but got the Cumberland Gap for $2200. Love that stove.

 

[Jags]

FYI if you keep tossing in green or unseasoned wood you cap will be plugged full of creosote in a month. I have seen it happen.

+1

Say it with us......"NO GREEN WOOD" %-P

 

[derbygreg]

FYI if you keep tossing in green or unseasoned wood you cap will be plugged full of creosote in a month. I have seen it happen.

+1

Say it with us......"NO GREEN WOOD" %-P

Yes, I know, I have probably four cords of seasoned stuff in my back yard. I've got to get rid of those odd chunks somehow. Since I live in suburbia, I have neighbors all around and like to keep neat piles of stacked wood. These pieces will not stack and are the ends I cut off before branches so I could split the rest of the wood.

I do agree with you guys as well on not using green wood. I have perhaps a total of three more odd pieces left.