What’s your floor plan look like? The Jotul is more radiant heater and would be better for an open floor plan and high ceilings. An insert is more convective and you really need a blower to move the heat. Lowers can also be noisy.
For a longer burn time in the F500 try filling up the ash pan. There are a couple unrestricted air holes in the ash pan housing that can make this stove run hot. Pipe damper will work as well for your tall chimney.
For a longer burn time in the F500 try filling up the ash pan. There are a couple unrestricted air holes in the ash pan housing that can make this stove run hot. Pipe damper will work as well for your tall chimney.
