Vermont Castings Defiant® FlexBurn™ any thoughts?

[Ashful]

Lopi Leyden Oxford Brown
Lopi Freedom with flush kit
'83 Webster Oak cat stove-
CSI Certified chimney sweep/inspector

A little aside, but what's a "flush kit"?

 

[Machria]

Well, you know that the dealer is not gonna load the thing down with oak and run it on low. They want a beautiful, active fire that leaves the glass clean. That's what sells stoves to most people, so that's what they are going to do.

Yep, agreed. Like I said, take it for what it's worth. I do like that unit, nice looking and features.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Yep, agreed. Like I said, take it for what it's worth. I do like that unit, nice looking and features.

The same was said about the Defiant from several dealers. I was told 9 hours at the most. Turns out 10-14 hours of heat production is very attainable.

 

[webby3650]

A little aside, but what's a "flush kit"?

It allows you to move the insert back into the fireplace about 5". It gives it a clean face look.