Thanks for all the input on the catalytic vs non-cat. I have narrowed it down to 2 stoves. Here are the pros and cons as I see them, let me know if there are others. I will decide this week which to get.
HARMAN
PROS:
* Gorgeous looker
* 3.2 cu ft
* Large viewing glass
* Top Load
* Grill Option (I know it may seem like a gimmick,
but we get bored in the middle of winter
and love to cook on fire)
* Large ash pan that works
* $100 off coupon on website, stove is less expensive than blaze king
* heavy, heavy construction (it weighs nearly 100 lbs more than the other stove)
CONS:
* lots of seals (top load, front load, ash pan, and stack bypass)
* not sure of the afterburn technology
* local dealer is not very knowledgeable
* no thermostat
* not as confident in the stove, it seems more delicate and prone for problems
* not sure of the quality or if the lever to open the top will work in years to come
I had heard of someone whose stove warped and it did not work.
BLAZE KING ULTRA KING
PROS:
* huge firebox
* I like the catalytic converter
* only 2 seal openings, the front door and the bypass
* users speak really highly of these, good name brand
* 2 fans
* 8" pipe
* longevity of company
* extremely long burn times
* thermostat
* confident in design of stove and quality build
CONS
* ugly as sin
* poor ash removal
* more expensive
* catalyst expensive when replacing
* smaller viewing glass
* huge footprint
Is there anything I am missing that would persuade me either way?
Thanks for your help in this decision.
In your responses, vote for either stove and let me know why.
HARMAN
PROS:
* Gorgeous looker
* 3.2 cu ft
* Large viewing glass
* Top Load
* Grill Option (I know it may seem like a gimmick,
but we get bored in the middle of winter
and love to cook on fire)
* Large ash pan that works
* $100 off coupon on website, stove is less expensive than blaze king
* heavy, heavy construction (it weighs nearly 100 lbs more than the other stove)
CONS:
* lots of seals (top load, front load, ash pan, and stack bypass)
* not sure of the afterburn technology
* local dealer is not very knowledgeable
* no thermostat
* not as confident in the stove, it seems more delicate and prone for problems
* not sure of the quality or if the lever to open the top will work in years to come
I had heard of someone whose stove warped and it did not work.
BLAZE KING ULTRA KING
PROS:
* huge firebox
* I like the catalytic converter
* only 2 seal openings, the front door and the bypass
* users speak really highly of these, good name brand
* 2 fans
* 8" pipe
* longevity of company
* extremely long burn times
* thermostat
* confident in design of stove and quality build
CONS
* ugly as sin
* poor ash removal
* more expensive
* catalyst expensive when replacing
* smaller viewing glass
* huge footprint
Is there anything I am missing that would persuade me either way?
Thanks for your help in this decision.
In your responses, vote for either stove and let me know why.