Finally installed

[Slyandthefamilystove]

I have to give a big thank you to the awesome installers. They really did the install justice.
Got the paperwork for the tax credit. Now to let the family enjoy the Fall evenings!

 

[kennyp2339]

Nice install, hope the unit produces satisfying heat for you guys.

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

Thanks. It’s perfect for our living space.

 

[mellow]

I will be curious to see how that stove works with the new thermostatic air intake. Interested to see if you can turn it down or if it will be all or nothing cyclical type of heat.

How tall is that chimney?

 

[mellow]

Just had to talk a walk down memory lane, wonder if Corie still has this sitting around? https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-stove-parts-are-done.2159/

 

[begreen]

Looks good. Enjoy the new stove and keep us posted. There will be a learning curve so be patient and experiment a little. You can still control the heat output by the fuel load size and frequency of loading.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

that looks like a VC Aspen C3... is that correct

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

that looks like a VC Aspen C3... is that correct

Yes, it is.

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

I will be curious to see how that stove works with the new thermostatic air intake. Interested to see if you can turn it down or if it will be all or nothing cyclical type of heat.

How tall is that chimney?

Chimney looks to be 6’, base on the height of the install guys.

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

Looks good. Enjoy the new stove and keep us posted. There will be a learning curve so be patient and experiment a little. You can still control the heat output by the fuel load size and frequency of loading.

Thank you. We’ll keep you guys posted.

 

[wjohn]

Nice! I just bought one as well and will be installing it this fall. I'm hoping the automatic air control works as well as they claim. Keep us posted as you use yours.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Yes, it is.

Its a nice looking stove. It won't be long before your breaking it in.. let us know how it burns

 

[milesmoony]

Any report on its functionality? Curious about burn times. They claim 10 hours but most reviews say 3 max..

 

[begreen]

Any report on its functionality? Curious about burn times. They claim 10 hours but most reviews say 3 max..

Me too. I haven't seen reviews on the new Aspen C3 yet. It's a complete revision inside and looks to be a much better design over the old version. 10 hrs is marketing methinks. For its capacity I would hope for 4-6 hr burns with may be coals to 8hrs?

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

It’s not doing too bad. Granted the weather hasn’t been super cold enough.

 

[milesmoony]

It’s not doing too bad. Granted the weather hasn’t been super cold enough.

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What kind of burn times have you been getting with it?

 

[Slyandthefamilystove]

What kind of burn times have you been getting with it?

I'd say about 5 hours, we use a mixture of kiln dried and seasoned.

 

[clancey]

Its been exciting for me to get a stove lite for the first time and your Aspen is a nice looking common sense size good stove--not too large...I am new at this and lite my stove for the first time on Oct 28 and it was about 45-50 degrees in temperature outside and it did just fine..I got about five hours of burn time after I loaded it a second time with more wood. I used mixed season and kiln dried just like you...Now I am addicted and praying for snow and the heat is really special and your stove is looking good..Your family will enjoy it I am sure...clancey

 

[wfburnett]

Me too. I haven't seen reviews on the new Aspen C3 yet. It's a complete revision inside and looks to be a much better design over the old version. 10 hrs is marketing methinks. For its capacity I would hope for 4-6 hr burns with may be coals to 8hrs?

I bought an Aspen C3 in fall of 2021. This is my 2nd winter. Very temperamental, poor burn times, and lack of adjustments. I am removing it and going back to a Blaze King. Very disappointed. I have heated with wood for 10 years and installed this in my home when I moved. Don't waste your money.