New PE Neo 1.6 Stove - Temporary Pad

[JulesinAK]

We are looking at ordering a new Pacific Energy NEO 1.6 free standing stove next week. We only have 1 local stove shop and they recommend this as a good one for our needs.
Does anyone have experience with this stove? I searched the site and found a lot of inserts but could not find a thread on the free standing stove.
Second question: what would be a good temporary pad to use for this stove? We currently have carpet and will be replacing floors in the next year or 2. It seems this stove does not need much in the way of R value (please forgive my lack of knowledge on this). Can we just place a few temporary large tile pieces under it until we are ready for our permanent hearth?
I appreciate any thoughts you have to share.

Thank you!
Jules

 

[begreen]

Loose tiles could be used but they will need something to prevent any embers dropping down between tiles. A sheet of metal under then would do it. Or you could just use the metal alone as long as it is properly sized.

 

[JulesinAK]

Begreen, thank you very much for your reply. I think the pieces of sheet metal idea is a really good one for our temporary needs. Now to find one
Jules

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I picked up heavy gauge sheet metal at the local plumbing supply.

 

[JulesinAK]

Thanks for the info. I will check with local plumbing stores.

Jules

 

[bholler]

Thanks for the info. I will check with local plumbing stores.

Jules

Arent there any sheetmetal shops or metal supply places near you? They are all over here.

 

[JulesinAK]

Arent there any sheetmetal shops or metal supply places near you? They are all over here.

We might have 1 but I have not had to search for one before. I will make a few calls. I appreciate the ideas.

Jules