Hey everyone who answered my " typical rookie" questions...thanks alot! finally after some newbie mistakes , and some trial and error, I got this thing down ! the Regency i1200 will do what they said it will, had my doughts for awhile, but it works I only have the gas heat on now first thing in the morning to get the chill off " programmable thermostat" that and I am not home long enough to fire up the stove. I do through a couple of small kindlin's in to burn down to a fine ash, but then I'm gone. NO more gas heat until the next morning for about 1 1/2 hrs. House thermostat is set to 62* during the day, so it may run a little when it gets cold, but have definitely cut my cost significantly!! Once again everyone, thanks again with all your help, this has been a great site, and a great learning experience! And for all you newbies out here, be patient, wood burning isn't just throwing some wood in a box and heating the house, it is a art, and every stove is a new canvass. and once you find the right strokes for you, the picture will be very clear You will then have a happier, warmer home. Speaking of happier, the little lady is happy too that I didn't just piss away $2800 and as we all know, if shes happy, everyone s happy !