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  1. msnell

    First 2 Days with Ashford 20

    I’ve just had the Ashford 20 installed a couple days ago and had a few questions for the BK group here. One is that my bypass handle fell off in my hand. I was able to slide it back in place, but it seems way too easy to come off to be designed this way. Is there adhesive or something that...
  2. J

    Blaze king Ashford 25 Lowest setting, still seeing decent size flame, shorter burn time

    Hello, This is my first season ever using wood insert. So still in the process figuring out things. Last night and this morning when I ran the stove, I got it going pretty easy, reached the CAT temp in 25mins, closed the bypass door, waited another 20mins, slowly turning down the temperature...
  3. M

    Ashford 30.2 vs Princess

    Hello, I've narrowed my stove search down to either a princess or an Ashford 30.2. I've read a lot of threads and gotten some feedback, but I'm struggling to understand the specific advantages and disadvantages between these two stoves. Location: Northern Vermont. Usually 2 weeks below 0 F...
  4. R

    Help Finding a Stove that Will Fit an Odd Old Hearth?

    Hello -- new to the forums. I am interested in finding a wood insert to put in an odd hearth in my 1937 Idaho home. The fireplace itself doesn't get used much due to inefficiency and drafting issues.... My wife likes the idea of getting a Blaze King, but I'm unsure what model would fit in this...
  5. N

    Thermostatic control and being placed in an existing masonry fireplace

    I’ve been researching different stoves over the past few months, spoken to various dealers in the area and have become interested in blaze king for their long “burn times”, particularly the Ashford 30.2. There are two dealers within 45 minutes of me. I live in an 2500 sq foot early American...