Wood stove insert selection

[robweinrich]

I have the option of both of these units and I don’t know which one to choose. I have a 1500sqft house I’d like to heat pretty much with just friends this winter. I live in the Northeast in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Option one: The Earth Stove Bayview 400 wood burning fireplace insert with blower.

Or

Option two: DeVault Fab Weld Piping Company Old Mill Old Mill 55SI manufactured in August of 1981.

Both units seem to be in good condition.

 

[begreen]

Both may need an 8" liner which could be hard to fit. Is none of the above a choice?

 

[robweinrich]

Both may need an 8" liner which could be hard to fit. Is none of the above a choice?

Hi. So I’m new to all this and trying to figure out everything. I understand an 8in liner but why would that be hard to fit?

 

[bholler]

Hi. So I’m new to all this and trying to figure out everything. I understand an 8in liner but why would that be hard to fit?

It depends upon the size of your clay liner