I found a good deal on a 2006 pacific energy 27 insert wood stove. The super 27 has the same size firebox as the PE super, and my question is, how would it perform compared to a new 2016 pacific energy super insert? What technology does the new 2016 pe super insert have that the 2006 super 27 does not. assuming all of the consumables ( baffle, firebricks, glass, gasket) on the super 27 were in good shape, Thank you for your help.
2006 P.E. Super 27 insert vs 2016 P.E. Super insert
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I would expect them to perform similarly. There haven't been a lot of changes in this insert. That said, ten years of use will add some wear and tear so the price needs to make it worthwhile. One thing that probably may need replacing in the old insert is the blower.
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Right. How much is a "good deal" and compared to a new one? A lot of people successfully buy used stoves, but I'm not one of them because you never know what could be lurking, and I want my stove to last as long as possible. That said, the 27 is a good stove from way back, so just be very diligent.
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