Sounds great keep us posted and post some pics or it never happened!Just bout my T5 in black porcelain enamel about a month ago. Got it for $2700 plus PE was have a rebate for $200.00 off. Still waiting for my install. Ive been traveling for work the last three months so about to get back home and get it installed.
Centerline of flue collar to front edge is 17-1/2"
The Encore has a larger firebox than both stoves. In theory, it should put out more heat. How much more? Not sure. I can't say if you should look larger, I just thought you should be aware so you are not disappointed when you make your final decision.
Did you run your Encore hard? What type of burn times did you get out of the stove? This will give you/me a better understanding regarding what you need from a new stove.
Based on this, what I would buy is the T6 if I had the budget for it.Ok, I have a better answer for you now. We run it hard. It's finally gotten to be winter here. According to the manual, griddle temps of 500-600 is 'medium' and 600-750 is 'high'. With the 'issues' my stove has it runs hot regardless and I have to watch how much wood I put in but it was chugging along at 650 last night and that was a good place for us. I originally said we like it warm but I think we actually like it HOT. Upper 70's to 80 in the main room (includes living room, dining area, kitchen, study and a few small areas) and that keeps our bed rooms (without running box fans)in the mid 60's which is fine for sleeping.
We also have stained concrete flooring so I think all that concrete can make the room feel cooler at times. Either way, what I know is that I wouldn't want anything less than the Encore and if I could go to something that will give the same heat output without running it so hard and giving me better long burns then that's what I'm wanting.
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