cat vs non cat

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    Any recommendations for non-cat wood insert that will provide an overnight burn?

    I'm about to become a first time wood insert owner, please excuse my ignorance here. I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a Lopi Medium Flush NextGen Hybrid. However, after reading through the full owners manual, I was astonished at how much babysitting the cat insert seems to require. That...
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    Woodstock Absolute Steel - choosing new stove

    Can’t figure out how to edit the post name- looking at the Absolute Steel .. sorry for confusion.... So I think I may have narrowed down my choice on replacing my older hearthstone, I see nothing but good reviews from Woodstock and am looking at the AS line, i have only burned on a non-cat any...
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    need opinions on BK chinook 20 vs PE neo

    Hey all, Ive spent a fair bit of time going cross eyed trying to find reviews on the chinook 20. lots of people have the 30. I know I am maybe comparing apples to oranges with baffles vs cat, but would appreciate all feedback to help me make a decision. I am building a 1200 sq ft rancher home...