Which woodstove?

[rodney757]

So I've been doing some research on this forum and it seems that the englander stoves get good reviews. However, I've found a few stoves on craigslist that I'm not exactly sure how they compare. We will be installing this in a ~500 sq ft yurt.

Would you recommend any of the following over a new englander 13?
avalon rainer 990 - (broken link removed to http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/5324284022.html)
quad-fire 3100 - (broken link removed to http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/5324284022.html)
regency f1100s - (broken link removed to http://eugene.craigslist.org/for/5311913764.html)
unknown regency model (seller says it is a newer stove) - (broken link removed to http://bend.craigslist.org/for/5283282013.html)
avalon 901 - (broken link removed to http://eugene.craigslist.org/app/5315580351.html)

I'm concerned that the older stoves won't be as efficient. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[JA600L]

I don't know enough about it, but the NC13 seems a little small for a yurt even at 500 sqft. Unless you don't mind reloading it every few hours.

 

[rodney757]

Hmm, I was thinking that a 3 cu ft stove might be too big, but I'd rather not have to stoke every few hours

 

[lexybird]

I heat a 24x24 poorly insulated garage in a cold climate with a nc13 . I run it harder on cold days and yes It'll throw the heat and the fan really helps move that air around I can maintaine about 70 on a 20 degree day In it no problem

 

[begreen]

Quad 3100 would have been a good choice, but the stove is sold as are the others. Maybe consider the 2.5 cu ft. Englander Madison for an easier install and longer burn time?

(broken link removed to http://www.amfmenergy.com/50masmheup18.html)

 

[rodney757]

Ahh, I hadn't seen that englander before. I found another quad 3100 a bit closer for $500 so I'm gonna try and get that one if it's still available. If not, I think I'll order the Englander Madison stove.

Thanks for the help.