Greetings all. This website is very helpful.
I just moved into a log cabin in the NC mtns that is equipped with a large, ancient wood stove insert in a stone chimney located on the outside wall of the house. I want to replace this stove with a new, more efficient EPA approved model and debated between a free standing stove on the hearth and an insert. Since my hearth is not wide enough to get the stove out in the room (only 12.5"), I have decided to go with the insert. I have also heard that an insert is better at distributing heat throughout the house. Our cabin is currently 1600 sq ft, vaulted ceiling in living room with fireplace, open kitchen in same room, two upstreams bedrooms connected to living area via a open loft, and one downstairs bed and bathroom down the hall. No central heat, just the stove, one monitor heater and baseboard in every room that I never plan to use.
Anyways, based on local availability and some research, I am leaning towards the Regency I2400 insert. It seems very efficient at 77% with a decent BTU output (75K). From what I have read, it has the same BTU rating as their large insert (I3100) so I don't know why I would need that one.
I am curious if any of you have experience with the Regency inserts. The reviews on here seem to all be positive. I just wanted a little more feedback before I take the plunge. Any alternate suggestions would be appreciated.
I plan on lining my chimney with a 6" SS flex liner. Looks like I will need to cut a larger opening in the flue plate. Then I need to decide whether to insulate or not.
I just moved into a log cabin in the NC mtns that is equipped with a large, ancient wood stove insert in a stone chimney located on the outside wall of the house. I want to replace this stove with a new, more efficient EPA approved model and debated between a free standing stove on the hearth and an insert. Since my hearth is not wide enough to get the stove out in the room (only 12.5"), I have decided to go with the insert. I have also heard that an insert is better at distributing heat throughout the house. Our cabin is currently 1600 sq ft, vaulted ceiling in living room with fireplace, open kitchen in same room, two upstreams bedrooms connected to living area via a open loft, and one downstairs bed and bathroom down the hall. No central heat, just the stove, one monitor heater and baseboard in every room that I never plan to use.
Anyways, based on local availability and some research, I am leaning towards the Regency I2400 insert. It seems very efficient at 77% with a decent BTU output (75K). From what I have read, it has the same BTU rating as their large insert (I3100) so I don't know why I would need that one.
I am curious if any of you have experience with the Regency inserts. The reviews on here seem to all be positive. I just wanted a little more feedback before I take the plunge. Any alternate suggestions would be appreciated.
I plan on lining my chimney with a 6" SS flex liner. Looks like I will need to cut a larger opening in the flue plate. Then I need to decide whether to insulate or not.
