Hi all,
I'm big on buying quality when dealing in items like this, that will hopefully given me 10-20+ years of good service with no issues.
My local dealers seem to consistently carry Lopi and Quadra-fire Wood Inserts. I've heard very good things about both, but Quadra-Fire seems to be running about at least several hundred more than an equivalently sized Lopi.
For example: Lopi 1750 is similar to Quadrafire 3100i in terms of firebox size, emissions, look, etc.
Lopi 1750 = $2000
Quadrafire 3100i (per Quad's website) = $2500
Similarly, the larger Lopi Freedom runs around $2600 and the Quadrafire 4100i $2850...
Now, for all I know the Lopi's might need some extra basic accessories that make them much more equal.
But I'm curious: Is there a quality or performance difference between the two brands sufficient to warrant the price difference?
They both seem like top-tier brands, so I guess I'm trying to differentiate them...
Thanks all!
Joe
I'm big on buying quality when dealing in items like this, that will hopefully given me 10-20+ years of good service with no issues.
My local dealers seem to consistently carry Lopi and Quadra-fire Wood Inserts. I've heard very good things about both, but Quadra-Fire seems to be running about at least several hundred more than an equivalently sized Lopi.
For example: Lopi 1750 is similar to Quadrafire 3100i in terms of firebox size, emissions, look, etc.
Lopi 1750 = $2000
Quadrafire 3100i (per Quad's website) = $2500
Similarly, the larger Lopi Freedom runs around $2600 and the Quadrafire 4100i $2850...
Now, for all I know the Lopi's might need some extra basic accessories that make them much more equal.
But I'm curious: Is there a quality or performance difference between the two brands sufficient to warrant the price difference?
They both seem like top-tier brands, so I guess I'm trying to differentiate them...
Thanks all!
Joe