What will happen in 2020 to all the stoves that don't meet the emission requirements? I just priced a Lopi Cape Cod and it was well over $4000.00. This is the problem with these regulations. It drives up the cost of the stove to the consumers.
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WoodyIsGoody
Minister of Fire
There's plenty of less expensive stoves out there, the Lopi Cape Cod is a high-end cast iron stove with push button ignition.
How much do you think it would cost if the EPA didn't regulate woodstoves? Oh, wait, it probably wouldn't even be available.
Stoves already purchased when the cleaner burning mandate is in effect will keep on burning away. New stoves that can't burn efficiently and cleanly enough to meet the standard will either be improved until they do or taken off the market.
I suppose it does drive the cost up. I am against all regulations purely on principal. That being said the EPA stoves generally burn better overall. I have a Jotul 3 which I purchased new when it was the only EPA stove available without catalytic, about 20 years ago. Last time I checked a chart it was still way below the latest acceptable EPA emission levels. After 20 years of burning 3-4 cord per, I have not had to change anything but door and glass gaskets. At time of purchase I got a real good deal from a shop that was planning on going out of business and pretty much liquidating. $780 including door screen. One of the better purchases I have made
Manly
Stove prices and several other items have gone up notably in the past 5-7 years in spite of low inflation and no change in regulations. Some have gone up 50% during this period.
As far as what will happen, prices will continue to rise, sometimes in direct correlation to CEO salaries, regardless of regulation or the lack of it.
bfitz3
Feeling the Heat
Against all regulations on principal? Are you prepared for a world of Ford Pintos and house wiring junctions held together with duct tape somewhere in a wall cavity insulated with straw?
RobbieB
Feeling the Heat
I wish I didn't have to wear seat belts anymore and could just toss the baby in the back seat.
Squirrely
Feeling the Heat
Simply purchase a pre 2020 model while it's still abvailable.
I bought this discontinued pre EPA dual fuel Efel on a closeout sale for $500.
We used it for 32 years. It was a wood hog compared to the frugal little Morso but it kept us warm and comfy for decades and was still in excellent working condition when I sold it for $500.
Greg
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