Lopi Green Start Real World

[wfopete]

New Member here looking at upgrading from my 1980's Englander to something new. I'm considering Lopi with a Green Start system. Checked the search box and didn't see much other than that they were noisy. Any other experiences out there with this system? Are there other auto start systems out there?

 

[Espartaco]

I have a Lopi Evergreen with the Green start. I like it, it is convenient, and a little loud. I've had the stove 3 years. This is only my second winter burning. Had a water pipe break and a kitchen remodel so went one winter with out the stove installed. The wife and I use the stove as our primary heat source. Finally got the stove reinstalled this past October in a new spot in the house. Haven't used the GreenStart this seasons at all.

Would I buy the GreenStart again? Probably not since I burn 24/7 Oct-May. The noise doesn't bother me, only goes for 15 minutes and gets a roaring fire going. I have 3 kids under 8 so my house is noisy. It is a nice convenience feature if you don't burn regularly to help get fired started quicker.

Obligatory new stove location pic included

 

[begreen]

I would skip it for the same reason unless you plan on starting the stove a lot of times. Otherwise, get some SuperCedars or a propane torch.

 

[wfopete]

IMO, it's a $500 optional noise maker and more high $ parts to wear out.

Thought it would be something my wife might like.

For $500 I can think of a lot of other fire starters that to take it's place.

 

[Espartaco]

I don't think the price was $500 for ours. The wife looked the feature so fine with me. I have a Nespresso that makes similar but quieter sound, so if you have one of those you might understand the sound better

 

[wfopete]

Whatched a couple of youtube vids with it in action...I think not for me.