Regency 5100 - the first few months

[webby3650]

Unfortunately, seems to be a "feature" of their hybrid-line: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads...-ci2600-fireplace-insert-risky-costly.132252/
I fully understand when people are disappointed.

Me too. I once had a hybrid...

 

[Log]

Wow, 8-10 hours? I get that with $600 dollar craigslist stoves. I hope you figure something out to improve burn times. That's pretty sorry considering the price tag!

Yeah, it doesn't make much sense. Because plenty of others have been getting 20+ hours.

The floor model at the store has the exact same air control problem (opened up the back of the pedestal, removed the plate and got a flashlight and got a good look at everything inside). Really befuddling. Waiting to hear what Regency says

Thanks for the response as well, Grisu

 

[webby3650]

I wouldn't put too much stock in the 20 hour burns personally. I've been hearing more poor burn times on this unit than good. Blaze Kings can pull off the 20 hour burns, but stoves with secondary burn tubes aren't able to with that much unregulated air. Some might have a few coals after 20 hours, but there ain't much left I assure you.

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

Here's a dealer in Australia who is running the unit 24/7. he is a salesman but has been in the business for a number of years.

http://pivotstove.com.au/catalogue/wood/low-carbon-wood-heaters/regency-catalyic-wood-heaters