Trying to decide between these two. Price is all-in - stove, liner, cap, install, tax...so there could be variation in install prices between the dealers going on here too. I also got prices on the Regency CI2600 and Hampton Hi400 and they were almost identical to the FPX large flush.
Pros for FPX Large Flush Hybrid Insert
- cleaner look
- larger glass
- larger firebox (3.0 cu ft)
- $800 cheaper installed
Pros for BK Princess
- long burn times - this is a big plus for me since I'll be the primary handler of loading the insert and I'm usually in the office for 8+ hours.
- should give off more heat if power went out (since it's not flush).
I was all set on the BK Princess, but having a smaller firebox, kinda uglier stove and being $800 more expensive makes me think back to the FPX large flush.
On a different note, I will need to tile or get a hearth extension on my fireplace, right? I'm measuring 13" from the front of the opening to the hearth edge. Attached a photo.
Pros for FPX Large Flush Hybrid Insert
- cleaner look
- larger glass
- larger firebox (3.0 cu ft)
- $800 cheaper installed
Pros for BK Princess
- long burn times - this is a big plus for me since I'll be the primary handler of loading the insert and I'm usually in the office for 8+ hours.
- should give off more heat if power went out (since it's not flush).
I was all set on the BK Princess, but having a smaller firebox, kinda uglier stove and being $800 more expensive makes me think back to the FPX large flush.
On a different note, I will need to tile or get a hearth extension on my fireplace, right? I'm measuring 13" from the front of the opening to the hearth edge. Attached a photo.