Osburn 2000 vs Drolet 1800 vs Ideal Steel

[Da16652]

We decided not to purchase a PE stove due to current costs.

I have been researching the Osburn 2000 and Drolet 1800. Any thoughts on comparing these two? I see little info on length of overnight burns with the Osburn. How do secondary burn chambers compare?

Does the Osburn qualify for the US tax credit?

Thanks in advance

 

[Da16652]

Any thoughts?

 

[EbS-P]

Any thoughts?

It’s the same internals. I believe. So you are paying more for the looks of the Osborn. I have the Drolet 1800 insert. It’s decent. Amazing value.

 

[Da16652]

I am now open to the Woodstock Ideal Steel hybrid. Any owners who will chime in on their experience with this stove?

 

[begreen]

The Ideal Steel is a very different stove with a cat an a larger firebox. It would be better to compare it to the Drolet HT3000, or Legend III (or Osburn equivalent). The IS is a good stove, there are many positive reviews and reports. Check out the Woodstock section.

I added Ideal Steel to the title.