fireplace extrordinair 44 elite -vs- heatilator constitution

[c7fx]

So I posted a question a few weeks ago and got a lot of great information. Anyways our builder wants us to use a heatilator fireplace but I don't know much about them. I like the 44 elite better. Since I am stuck with choosing a high efficiency fireplace can anyone give me pros and cons for each.
I like the idea of pulling outside air to feed the fire with the elite.

 

[kiltedpiper98]

I think the Heatilator Constitution is the same as Heath & Home Technologies which is the same as Quadrafire 7100 (more options and bigger) & Heat & Glo Northstar. You may have some luck looking around here for the Northstar, there are quite a few with that install. I think I posted to your earlier post about the slightly larger QF 7100, which you can hook the aux air up to the outside, and choose the posi-pressure system same as the 44, or throw the lever and get warmer air around the box for those really cold temps.

I think the Constition and Northstar are more similar to the smaller 36, 7100 is closer to the 44.

Big difference is the cat.

 

[c7fx]

so it looks like the heatilator is a cheaper version of a quadra-fire right?

 

[kiltedpiper98]

Yes, but the 7100 has the option for the Aux / posi-pressure system. I believe the Const. and Northstar are the same.