Hi, I have been researching pellet stoves for quite a while and have frequantly found my way back to this site, it is a welth of knowledge and now how. So I just wanted to take the time to say thanks and tell you about my stove. I purchaced a used St. Croix Hastings that the local Harman dealer took in trade, I think he just wanted out of his show room, I only paid 900 bucks for it! So I built a hearth pad with some plywood and tiles I had laying around and installed everything including the exhaust pipe and fresh air intake this past weekend. I had it up and running for a couple of hours last night with some pellets I picked up while at Tractor supply and absolutly love it! I think I am going to use a hardwood/soft wood mix, what do other hasting owners use? Well thanks again and I am sure I will be seeing you around this site more often