Thermal Fin Heat Exchangers

[RShim]

Might one expect extra maintenance or issues for a wood stove with a thermal fin heat exchanger such as the Ironstrike Grandview 230? Is it a potential of needing regularly replacement? When I search "heat exchangers" in general the term is used in other forums for appliances and talk of cleaning rods, etc., Just learned of this stove today - 2.3 cu foot firebox is nice for a small-medium stove.

 

[begreen]

It's a way to transfer a bit more heat to the stovetop surface. Other than that, it's a conventional tube secondary stove with baffle boards that one needs to be careful with when cleaning.

 

[begreen]

Another couple of stoves to look at would be the Drolet Escape 1800. It is widely sold and a good value. So is the True North TN20.

The savings would easily off set not having the tax credit.