So, with the help of the experts on this forum, I made the decision to return my VC Defiant Flexburn. I had serious doubts about the operation of the stove, but it really is pretty!
A chimney/wood stove company will now be working with me and they really like Regency steel stoves (non-cat). I can't find much info on Regency's products, but, I do see that they are into the cast iron/ enamel painted cat stoves, too. Is there something big, basic, without all the silly bells and whistles that will still look good in my space AND heat a weird configuration? We are adding a ceiling fan in the "rotunda" where the stove will go (in front of the fireplace) and plan to use the ventilation system in the house to pull the heat throughout (hopefully).
For scale, the fireplace is 5' across and 3' tall, so maybe 10' to the thimble. The room is 30' in diameter; ceiling height around 25'.- 30' and half is lofted. The rest of the house extends from each side of the circle. There are propane gas furnaces on each "arm," which don't do much and are costing us $800+/month in fuel. I hope I posted the pictures correctly.
We bought this place last year and the challenges are piling up. Please don't judge!
A chimney/wood stove company will now be working with me and they really like Regency steel stoves (non-cat). I can't find much info on Regency's products, but, I do see that they are into the cast iron/ enamel painted cat stoves, too. Is there something big, basic, without all the silly bells and whistles that will still look good in my space AND heat a weird configuration? We are adding a ceiling fan in the "rotunda" where the stove will go (in front of the fireplace) and plan to use the ventilation system in the house to pull the heat throughout (hopefully).
For scale, the fireplace is 5' across and 3' tall, so maybe 10' to the thimble. The room is 30' in diameter; ceiling height around 25'.- 30' and half is lofted. The rest of the house extends from each side of the circle. There are propane gas furnaces on each "arm," which don't do much and are costing us $800+/month in fuel. I hope I posted the pictures correctly.
We bought this place last year and the challenges are piling up. Please don't judge!