New Blaze King products?
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I thought their furnaces looked like a good product, never had a use for one, guessing the demand just wasn't there having to go up against the Tundra.
If I understand correctly, the 6" flows less than an 8" at high burn rates but flows way way enough to keep the firebox evacuated if the max caddy can vent its 4.9 CF firebox through a 6". I really can't see any good reason for the 8" relic of the past. Lower flow rates due to chimney restriction, if that's even an issue, can only enhance the combustor's ability to eat emissions. Low and slow is most efficient and cleanest for any of the models.
There was a thread where BKVP told a poster to call him; Led me to believe he might have some info about an upcoming product....
The same reason that the regency 5100 and the buck 91 have 8" vents you need volume to make them work properly. I am not saying that bk could not redesign it and make it work with a 6" vent but it will take quite a bit of engineering.
jetsam
Minister of Fire
I heard that following the success of the magic thermostat, they decided to focus most of their R&D on magicological innovation. As a result, this year we're expecting a stove with a refeigeration mode for summer burning, a stove that burns snow, and of course the new flagship product which goes outside and gets its own snow, loads itself, and exhausts warm cookies into the living room.
BKVP
Minister of Fire
Yes. We have new products headed to market this year. I cannot share too much other than to say we have BOTH new wood and gas products.
We have test reports filed with EPA and await certificates. Once those are in hand production can begin....
There are multiple products headed to dealers showrooms.....
This is the Sirocco 25 Insert. Approved for masonry and factory built fireplaces. .90 gr/hr 2.3 cu.ft., 77% HHV and 83% LHV efficient, 16" logs N/S 22" E/W. Huge glass door.
I cannot add anything else at this time!
We have test reports filed with EPA and await certificates. Once those are in hand production can begin....
There are multiple products headed to dealers showrooms.....
This is the Sirocco 25 Insert. Approved for masonry and factory built fireplaces. .90 gr/hr 2.3 cu.ft., 77% HHV and 83% LHV efficient, 16" logs N/S 22" E/W. Huge glass door.
I cannot add anything else at this time!
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So glad I didn't get a princess, I would probably be kicking myself right now.
jetsam
Minister of Fire
Meh, small firebox.
Beautiful window, though.
Where do you put the snow in?
If they announce a King insert, I WILL kick myself for buying a princess this year!
BKVP
Minister of Fire
It is only .5 cu ft smaller than the Princess. If it does have an improved T-Stat / Cat then it might have comparable burn times to the Princess. Will have to wait and see.
BKVP
Minister of Fire
It has NOTHING to do with the Briarwood and the door/glass is much bigger. Nice try though.
There's a limit to what cats you are going to be able to cram into most fireplaces, and it seems to be about 3 cu.ft. There's the Kuma Sequoia insert which claims 3.6 but I don't know how that translates to real, usable firebox size...
BKVP
Minister of Fire
Woody...bigger boxes can be built, but at the price of making combustor inspection and replacement a nightmare!
