Drolet

[hemlock]

Hello,
There is someone selling a next-to-new Drolet eco-35 nearby. Does anybody have any experience with this company or stove? Thanks.

 

[Fsappo]

I sell the SBI line which all comes from the same company. SBI makes some great stoves, but their Bio-35 has been a little problematic as far as we're concerned. Not sure how Canadian Pesos work, but in US Dollars, I would say a used 35 would be worth about $600-800. If it was me, I'd try to look for something different. (Disclaimer, I am a very happy SBI dealer, excellent service, excellent products, just that little stove is a PITA. May be why the discontinued the Bio35 from the SBI line)

 

[hemlock]

I sell the SBI line which all comes from the same company. SBI makes some great stoves, but their Bio-35 has been a little problematic as far as we're concerned. Not sure how Canadian Pesos work, but in US Dollars, I would say a used 35 would be worth about $600-800. If it was me, I'd try to look for something different. (Disclaimer, I am a very happy SBI dealer, excellent service, excellent products, just that little stove is a PITA. May be why the discontinued the Bio35 from the SBI line)

It seems the electronics on these stoves can be a problem. I had been looking at the Enviro mini, and was searching the classifieds and came across the Drolet. They are asking $1800 for it, and from what you say that may be quite overpriced for a used one. Thanks for the advice.

 

[pete324rocket]

Hemlock, seeing how your from the east coast(as I), my 2 cents worth....Drolet has a great warranty and THAT means a lot when she's broke down.The parts are in Quebec where they make them and will have new parts on your doorstep the next day if needed-no hassle once you understand how that works and how to submit a claim. My eco-45 has been a pretty good soldier and I'm pointing my neighbor towards the eco-65 to heat his whole house 24/7 since that stove comes with a furnace hook-in kit. Damn smart unless pellets hit the roof.

 

[Fsappo]

The 45 and the 65 are great, just that little one...well. Plus the price, I could sell you a brand new one cheaper than that used one.

 

[jtakeman]

unless pellets hit the roof.

Its not looking all that great for the near future, But compared to what there asking for oil?????

 

[Fsappo]

unless pellets hit the roof.

Its not looking all that great for the near future, But compared to what there asking for oil?????

Right, if pellets hit 300 bucks a ton and oil/kero stays at $4.00+ per gallon, pellets are still a smart move. The issue was last time, pellets went thru the roof and oil tanked (see what I did there?) causing the folks here to just turn the oil furnace on and regret their purchases.

3 years later, folks smart enough to buy $225 per ton pellets are very happy with their 2008 panic purchases of a stove.