Neo 2.5 insert Vs Jotul 500

[Auzzie Gumtree]

Well I have finally moved to the new house and I managed to move most of my 2-3 year seasoned wood I think I ended up with 20 plus cords. The next job is to buy a nice new stove, this is the best bit but I want to get it right. There is an open fireplace which will allow either an insert or a rear flued jotul 500. Of the 2 stoves which would you get? Price wise there isnt much in it but I am after long burn times at least 8 hours between loads. The house is quite large but it is zoned the more I can heat the better.

Wood is not a problem just want to make the right decision..,.

 

[aansorge]

I'd say 500 or Summit insert. The Summit insert has a massive ash-lip (very important with inserts and fireplaces) and 3.0 cu. ft. Will it fit?

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

I'm in Australia and we have limited pacific energy products. They are bringing in the T5 insert but I don't think the burn times will be as long. I have also looked at the lopi large flush mount but wasn't impressed with the warranty on the cat at 2 years. Plus they are very expensive.

We do have a local wood stove called a ecomaxx the owner is very knowledgeable and he designed the stove. A big firm in Canada now builds them for him. They have very good reviews and I am tempted with that also. Here's the link. It is a bit small but has a very high average output of 15 kW which is over 50,000 btus . he has all the testing to prove it.
http://myfireplaceaustralia.com.au/...ID=EC00020&Cat=WI&SubCat=&Type=Stoves&Search=

 

[claydogg84]

If there is room for a free standing, I would always go that route. I just don't like having to rely on a fan to move the air around. I typically can easily re-light my Oslo after 9 hours or so.

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

Yes I don't like having to have a fan on either. Here's the fireplace. I do like the idea of the Jotul they are beautiful looking stoves not sure about the burn times?

 

[claydogg84]

Yes I don't like having to have a fan on either. Here's the fireplace. I do like the idea of the Jotul they are beautiful looking stoves not sure about the burn times?



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So many people have their own definition of "Burn Time", so what is it you're really looking for? 8 hours meaning easy re-lights after that time, or solid heat output for that length?

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

The way I ran my last stove was to fill it up 3 times a day. The longest time between reloads is when i am at work and it can be 10 hours. Alll I want is to be able to restart by opening it up and putting splits on and away you go.

 

[claydogg84]

The way I ran my last stove was to fill it up 3 times a day. The longest time between reloads is when i am at work and it can be 10 hours. Alll I want is to be able to restart by opening it up and putting splits on and away you go.

Depending on the wood, you may still have coals after 10 hours. I always burn a mix of hardwoods and never have a problem after 9 hours.

 

[aansorge]

I don't have problems restarting on coals after 12 hours on my 2.5 cu.ft. fireplace (SBI product) during fall and spring. I would think any 2.5 cu.ft stove should be able to do this. In cold weather it gets tougher due to a stronger draft.

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

Here in Aus I think I should be good then as our winters arnt too cold. I think I'm going with the Neo 2.5 they have knocked a bit off and a 'free' flue kit. I will get them to come around and measure up asap before the boss spends the money on something less worthy like school fees