Preferably something with legs or the option of.800 to 1200 sq ft heat area with a half decent burn time.
What would be a good steel or steel and cast wood burner for $1200 and under?
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I'd recommend the Englander 30NC. Probably well under your price, even with a blower. Will heat what you need, and has a good burn time. Also, it's a quality stove from a known manufacturer and parts and supplies are readily available. I had one and loved it.
Alot of people on here have 1 or are getting 1. Good reviews. How bout the Hudson river catskill?I'm gonna look into the Englander,thanks.
Unless your house is really tight, for mid-coast ME I think you'd find it pretty good sized. Smaller fires, etc. but still enough room for long burns when you need them.
Mt Ski Bum
Minister of Fire
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The 1750's rated to heat 1,200-2,000 square feet, & the 1250's are rated at 600-1200 sqaure feet.
If you want to spend a bit more money, the Lopi Endeavor is the same stove as the 1750's with a bit "fancier" looks, & the Lopi Answer is essentially a convective version of the 1250's, with a bit "fancier" looks also.
uide/detail.aspx?id=247) (broken link removed) (broken link removed to http://www.lopistoves.com/productuide/detail.aspx?id=242)The 1750's rated to heat 1,200-2,000 square feet, & the 1250's are rated at 600-1200 sqaure feet.
If you want to spend a bit more money, the Lopi Endeavor is the same stove as the 1750's with a bit "fancier" looks, & the Lopi Answer is essentially a convective version of the 1250's, with a bit "fancier" looks also.
Englander 30 from Home Depot on clearance for $649 and free shipping.
Large stove - don't load it as full.
Bill
Large stove - don't load it as full.
Bill
Englanders, by all accounts (I've never owned one) are downright good stoves. The Lopi Endeavor is a very nice unit...both my cousin and my nephew have that stove and are very pleased. I have it's big sister, the Lopi Liberty, which I love. But the Endeavor has a somewhat smaller but deeper firebox so it can easily be loaded N-S, whereas with the Liberty I'm pretty much mostly an E-W burner. Lots of great stove choices out there, take your time. Rick
If you want a stove that can put out the heat . . . and do it cheaply . . . and offer great customer service via the phone/mail/internet . . . Englander. Many happy Englander customers here . . . and if your home is not as well insulated as you say . . . you may want to go a bit larger than what you think you might need.
Englander 13 would be a little better if you really are worried about the 30 being too big. Problem is the $$ Since they have that sale going on, the 30 costs less... go figure...
One thing to look at would be clearances. The mid-sized Englander needs shields if clearances are close and very hefty hearth insulation. In this range, I would also look at ~ 2 cu ft Napoleon, PE True North, and SBI stoves (Drolet, Osburn).
Not drafty but chilly.I built a hearth 55 by 55.Clearances if it's a front loader would have to be 15 from the corner whereas it was built to the spec's of a Vigilant and it is a corner hearth. If i'm going to go as big as the Englander i'll just keep the Vigilant.Just thought the Vigilant to be too big.
I'd say that if you already built the hearth, the stove size might not save you anything in size - the footprint's the same no matter what. Or would you shrink the hearth to match a smaller stove?
check out home depot for the englander 13 nc. all the home depots in this area that have them in stock are selling them for $519. they are rated for 1200-1800 sq. ft. blowers are available for $100 from the company.
No i wouldn't shrink it so to speak just stating that some of the bigger stoves require BIG clearances.
Loco Gringo
Feeling the Heat
I almost went with a NE model but the problems with the blower being mounted in the rear of the stove kept me from buying. Theyre hard to reach and seem to piss out in a short period of time. Then the replacements do the same. I happened to locate a Buck 21 thats designed to heat 800-1800 square feet and we couldnt be happier I tell ya. Our power was out since last night and Ive gone from 63-69 degrees in the hallway in exactly 2 hours and it still climbing. I can also service and vacuum my blower as easy as I tie my shoes. FWIW, I have it set up as a free standing in my existing fireplace that I refinished. Whatever you do, share your experience with us here.
Loco Gringo
Feeling the Heat
Bub, I forgot to mention that the 21 sells for 1200 new w/o the blower. I paid 400 and it looked like no more than a break in fire had been burned. I spent 159 on a blower with the surround new from a dealer. I like knowing that I have American built quality too.
After seeing the Englander I would say the Magnolia is very close in appearance and functionality. I have nothing bad to say about the either. But....I'm not going back either.PapaDave said:
It's a great stove but will be out of your price point new. As others have said the Englander is great bang for the buck.- Status
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