Drolet Savannah? and another question about smell

[snosurfa7]

Just looking for more opinions on the Drolet Savannah - looks like the reviews on Northern Tool were positive, wondering if anyone here has had personal experience?

I think it just has the most bang for the buck and coupled with some more positive reviews from a non-northern tool site could be the one for the house. Big plus is minimum clearance 6" from rear wall and already installed blower. The only thing I don't like about it is more an aesthetic feature in that it does not have the "legs" but rather the pedestal - but I guess that is what makes it mobile home safe?

And since I am new to this wood burning stove thing, I was wondering will you still be able to smell that good wood burning smell outside of the house like a traditional stove or fireplace? Just wondering, with all the EPA regulations and such...thanks!

 

[snosurfa7]

Oh yeah, and also looking at a PE Alderlea T4 or 5, but can't find a price on these yet...I have a feeling they are going to be big $$$. Guess I should have given a little info too on my heating goals...1190 square foot single story house, rarely drops below 20 at night around here...

 

[kalevi]

The only time you get the good old wood smoke smell is when you are first starting or you put in a new load. When the EPA stoves are at temp, you get very little smell and no smoke.