Hi Everyone,
First let me thank you all for the information you've provided in this forum. I've spent several days researching and have learned quite a bit about wood stoves. I have a small ranch house (under 1200sf) in south central Montana. It was built in 2002 and is fairly well insulated. It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with an open living/dining/kitchen.
I like things plain (think shakers), so thought the Lopi Republic would be a good choice for me. I also checked out the Lenox/Country Striker model and like that too though not as much. I love the Hearthstone Shelburne and Heritage, as well as Jotul F400, but can't probably spend the money on these so I still think the Lopi is a good middle of the road price range wise.
I like the looks of the smaller Republic, without the convection panels, but fear I might regret the smaller firebox. I have central heating, but don't really want to use it. We only use the master bedroom, the other is actually closed off to save on heat.
I was curious if you all thought I should go with the small 1250 Republic (with a blower) or with the larger 1750 (convection...with or without a blower).
Thanks again everyone!
Valerie
First let me thank you all for the information you've provided in this forum. I've spent several days researching and have learned quite a bit about wood stoves. I have a small ranch house (under 1200sf) in south central Montana. It was built in 2002 and is fairly well insulated. It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with an open living/dining/kitchen.
I like things plain (think shakers), so thought the Lopi Republic would be a good choice for me. I also checked out the Lenox/Country Striker model and like that too though not as much. I love the Hearthstone Shelburne and Heritage, as well as Jotul F400, but can't probably spend the money on these so I still think the Lopi is a good middle of the road price range wise.
I like the looks of the smaller Republic, without the convection panels, but fear I might regret the smaller firebox. I have central heating, but don't really want to use it. We only use the master bedroom, the other is actually closed off to save on heat.
I was curious if you all thought I should go with the small 1250 Republic (with a blower) or with the larger 1750 (convection...with or without a blower).
Thanks again everyone!
Valerie