New Efel S33 Stove & Chimney install (pics)

[Todd 2]

Hello from NE Ohio, Thought I would post the new stove & M&G Duratech/DVL chimney I finished installing a couple weeks ago. This was a new install upstairs for when the temps really drop so I dont have to run the Summit full tilt +. The S33 has a small footprint for space, double steel fire box that is cast rapped and 14" w x 12"h glass all in a 1.6 ft fire box so it fit the bill for my install. I have only had one lower side hot fire so far after the break ins, been to warm, took it up to 400 deg and had the windows open real quick The basement stove is alot slower to warm things up being uninsulated block. I understand even more now why the cat stoves are so popular for shoulder seasons
The stove responds instantly to air adjustments and the heat pours out the glass and top sorta like a PE stove while the back, bottom and sides stay cooler. The flame show is alot like a Progress on low burn where you get those wild secondary flashes and runs. When the fire dies down the surface temp is very slow to drop, this is a plus to me with the cast rap to put off even heat, reminds me of soap stone in a way.
Most stoves cost alot more for the porcelain finish, this one was only $200 more so I went with it and now Im glad I did, it is easy to clean/dust. I opted for the hearth pad for now, picked it up for $150 but next summer the wall and floor I'll do in cut stone or something. I sure like alot of the hearths posted on here.
If you are debating a second stove, I say go for it, some even have a 3rd an 4th for there sickness or needs
Burn times to come as the weather permits, and any comments or questions are welcome.
Happy Burning, Todd
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[Todd 2]

 

[Todd]

Looks great! Keep us posted on how that stove works out.

 

[jeff_t]

I think that looks perfect.

Nice job, and nice pics.

 

[begreen]

Sure is a pretty thing. That is an interesting stove. Keep us posted on your impressions burning in it.

 

[Dustin]

Nice!

Please tell me the massive tower on the side of the house is used for amateur radio...

 

[weatherguy]

Looks great! Keep us posted on how that stove works out.

I thought you posted this Todd, I thought you had a Woodstock and not a PE, he even has a similar avatar, is this your twin brother?

 

[Todd 2]

Nice!

Please tell me the massive tower on the side of the house is used for amateur radio...

Free TV, but if a tall one is good for amateur radio you might reach China or something, it is up there guy, I wont climb it other than access to the roof.

 

[Todd 2]

I thought you posted this Todd, I thought you had a Woodstock and not a PE, he even has a similar avatar, is this your twin brother?

I am growing fond of testing stoves too, the only problem is finding ones he hasn't already tested !

 

[Todd]

I thought you posted this Todd, I thought you had a Woodstock and not a PE, he even has a similar avatar, is this your twin brother?

Lol, maybe we are one in the same leading double lives so we can burn more stoves?

 

[Todd]

I am growing fond of testing stoves too, the only problem is finding ones he hasn't already tested !

Well you have that Efel that I was eyeing earlier this summer, guess you beat me to it.

 

[raybonz]

Great looking stove and install Todd 2!

Ray