Old VS New

[Vector06]

Hey,

As some of of know we have a Quadrafire Contour pellet stove. It was manufactured in April of 2001. We are thinking about upgrading to possibly a Quadrafire SanteFe or the equivalent. Is there a major difference as far as efficiency of these two models? Our house is just under 1000 sq ft.

Jim

 

[john193]

Judging by the manufacturers claimed max output of 30k to 34k on the Santa Fe doesn't sound like a noticeable difference. I wouldn't qualify this as an upgrade by any stretch.

As for efficiency, it is difficult to put a factual number behind each stove as testing methods are not necessarily consistent. Id be inclined to think that assuming a 3/4 efficiency is a fair bet.

 

[reallyte]

The classic bay would be an upgrade if you had the money to drop.

 

[Vector06]

What can a Classic Bay be had for?

 

[SwineFlue]

Are you looking for more heat or to burn fewer pellets?

 

[reallyte]

What can a Classic Bay be had for?

2600$ retail but I know my dealer sells em at 2300$. my sante fe was 2000$ for comparison.

 

[Vector06]

Are you looking for more heat or to burn fewer pellets?

Both would be nice. A little more heat is what we are after. Our stove on high is pretty loud.

 

[SwineFlue]

Both would be nice. A little more heat is what we are after. Our stove on high is pretty loud.

I know the feeling! My stove has been on high non-stop since yesterday afternoon. I am limited by fore/aft distance in front of the vertical vent, though... the Castile seems to be the biggest stove that fits.

Since you mention noise, the CB also has a separate fan speed control. It gives more options in the heat vs. noise tradeoff.

 

[Vector06]

I here ya...it's a balmy 8 here right now....