Thanks for advice on the Jotul and Lopi but it's only the Encore that will fit in my fireplace without it being in the middle of my living room. I should have measured better from the beginning. I am very nervous about the stove after reading the reviews and will probity be writing back for advice on it when it comes in. Thank you all very much and wish me luck ( boy I hope it is going to be a old winter here in CT)