buying a used Vermont casting Intrepid 1302 or Jotul#*???

[Kenneth]

High all I'm new at this and I;m thinking about buying a used Vermont Casting Model 1302 Intrepid. Over the last few days I read a lot about stoves and it is very confusing. can anyone that has or has had a intrepid give me some help.
I'm also looking at a never used but about 25 year old Jotul #8 any help there. I'm heating about 950 SF very old house no insulated walls brick on clay tile and plaster.
Thanks Grayone65

 

[Nyquil Junkie]

if its an old non insulated house you need lots of heat....
the 1302 is a nice small easy to maintain and operate useful stove. But it is small.

If the house is small, then a 1302 will be fine.
if its bigger than about 1200 SqFt and no insulation you're gonna need a bigger stove.

I dunno nothing about a jotul#8.

I heat 1400 sqft with an intrepid 1302 but the house is insulated, not very well but it is. The temp here rarely goes below zero.

often I have to open a window, even in the dead of winter.

The size of the house will dictate the size of the stove needed,

 

[Kenneth]

Thanks for the help I was able to get a Resolute Acclaim close to home.

 

[begreen]

If that Jotul 8 is still available, please pass the info on. That's a nice stove and some came in catalytic versions.