Ive narrowed my new stove to be between a Englander Model 13-nch or a Summers Heat 50-snc13, both heat same sq. Ft, come with blowers,.and our in my price range. Almost seems.like they are related company wise but not sure. Anyone have any experiance witj either of these makes?
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Jan Pijpelink
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Same stove. Seems to get good reviews.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/ratings...ick=Englander&page=1&sort=modelname&order=ASC
https://www.hearth.com/talk/ratings...ick=Englander&page=1&sort=modelname&order=ASC
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
My understanding too. Just re-branded for different sellers.
Yes, same stove. It's been out for a long time with many happy owners. If you search on 13NC in this forum you will find many posts about this stove. Note that it has an R=2.0 hearth requirement. That is pretty high for some folks. There are others that are ember protection only if this is an issue.
It'll heat 950 sq ft easily. The stove will need at least 15ft of flue or higher if there are turns in the flue path.
No turns current stove thats here is straight thru the roof but its 8 inch so ill be buying all new chimney also, hoping its a big upgrade from the fisher teddy bear ive been running
Straight up is good. How tall is the current flue system? If the 8" chimney is proper then all that may be required is a reducer at the ceiling chimney support and new 6" round connecting pipe.
The 13NC will use a lot less wood and will provide a nice view of the fire. It will need fully seasoned wood to perform well. Modern stoves don't like damp wood.
The 13NC will use a lot less wood and will provide a nice view of the fire. It will need fully seasoned wood to perform well. Modern stoves don't like damp wood.
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
At all. I strongly suggest a moisture meter. They can be had for around $15, and will keep you out of a lot of trouble. Easy to use, just split open the piece and apply the pins to an inside face to measure the moisture content inside. Shoot for around 20%.
Sounds like you've been using an older stove already, so hopefully you have a stash of dry enough wood for this style stove.
This particular model should work well for your needs. Just be aware of proper technique for using these EPA-approved style stoves if you are new to them. They're different, but worth it.
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