Which stove would you buy? Englander 30 vs Napolean 1400

[project240]

For the past few weeks I've been keeping an eye out for an Englander 30 (TimberRidge here in Canada) to go on sale. I'm planning on installing a wood stove to compliment our Osburn 1800 insert.

I've been planning on buying the Englander since reading so many positive reviews, but found a used Napolean 1400 with all chimney components for sale for $1000.

Cost wise, I think the Englander would cost me $1600-$1800 including all the components (obviously everything would be brand new) that come with the Napolean for $1000.

A couple concerns of mine are the firebox size and the Napolean does look to be in good condition, however I'm not sure of the age. I really want a stove that will keep the heat up throughout the night so 2.25 cuft vs 3.5 cuft is a big consideration.

Our house is 2500 sq ft and temps of as low as -30C in the winter if that makes a difference.

Opinions/advice appreciated.

 

[dafattkidd]

I had a small Napoleon insert and it burns great. I loved the secondary burns on that stove, and the fan was great and super quiet. However it was too small for my house so I bought a larger insert 3.2 cf. That was a great move. Larger firebox makes a huge difference. I'm sure some Englander owners will chime in here as well.

Don't skimp on firebox size. You will not regret going bigger with firebox size. Good luck!

 

[Beetle-Kill]

My $0.02- I'd spend the extra money up front, and get the NC-30. It's a done deal at that point, and you'll have no regrets. Unless you want to re-load the stove everytime you do the "night-pee" thing. Just my thoughts, I may be wrong. ;-)

 

[North of 60]

You will be feeding that napoleon every 4 to 6 hrs on soft wood and sucking wind most likely at -30 depending on your insulation. The rest of the time it may cook you out unless you feed the stove more frequent with smaller loads.
My 2 cents.

 

[project240]

Thanks for the responses. This is pretty much what i was thinking, but just wanted confirmation. I'm not very familiar at all with Napolean stoves and was trying to decide whether there was any reason to consider it.

 

[Todd]

You might want to measure the fire box volume yourself. I never measured the Napoleon but the Englander is no where near 3.5 cu ft, more like 2.7 when I measured.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

The NC-30 is $1199 with free shipping in PA right now, im waiting until late winter and perhaps i can snag another one for $669.00 for my wood shop. Got one last winter at that price.

 

[BrowningBAR]

The NC-30 is $1199 with free shipping in PA right now, im waiting until late winter and perhaps i can snag another one for $669.00 for my wood shop. Got one last winter at that price.

$980.00 with free shipping:
http://overstockstoves.com/50nowomo2sqf.html

 

[project240]

I'm in Canada, so all the US deals don't apply. Sells locally for $1049 regular price anyways.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/1/HeatingAirConditioning/WoodStoves/PRD~0642845P/Timber+Ridge+Wood+Stove,+2200+sq.+ft+(E.P.A.).jsp?locale=en

 

[cmonSTART]

Coming from someone who sells Napoleon stoves among others, between the two stoves I would go with the Englander 30! More bang (bigger stove) for the buck and it's well made.