Well, I'm still studying over stove manuals and trying to figure things out. Here is some info I'm comparing taking into consideration that my install has:
* Limited lintel clearance: 27" (the big factor here)
* Limited hearth width to sidewall: 53-1/2"
These are the three stoves in the running:
Quadra-Fire Yosemite
Centerline of rear flue exit: -
Theoretical top of flue: 22-7/16" (what the drawings show)
Maximum height remaining for hearth pad: (27" minus 22-7/16")
Required hearth R-value: 2.2 (was not found in manual, had to email QuadraFire for it)
Width of Stove: 25-5/8"
Width of hearth: 53-1/2"
Clearance required to sidewall required: 10"
Clearance required with heatshield : N/A
Total stove width plus
unshielded sidewall clearance: 45-5/8" (fits by ~8")
*No Mantel shield is required.
Log size: 18"
Firebox size: 1.45cf
Weight: 365 lbs
Pros: (1) It's 1.46cf firebox is almost a half a cubic foot larger than the fireboxes of the other two stoves. (2) It appears that no side wall or mantel shields will be required. (3) Longer burn times(?) (4) Welded steel firebox and firebricks...should extend heating time (?).
Cons: (1) Will require a heavier duty hearth pad. (2) I have read of issues with the side door handle not securely latching. (3) I am not sure if the Yosemite has had as much real-life use by consumers...seems not as many owners here...??? (4) Heaviest stove of these three due to welded steel firebox and firebricks (which is probably a good thing) (5) Baffle design causes problems sometimes with logs rolling out the front (or am I thinking of another stove...they say your memory is one of the first things to go). (6) Apparently not much choice in finishes...cast iron or mahogany.
Jotul F3CB
Centerline of rear flue exit: 22-9/16"
Theoretical top of flue: 25-9/16"
Maximum height remaining for hearth pad: 1-7/16" (27" minus 25-9/16")
Required hearth R-value: 1.1
Width of Stove: 22-3/4"
Width of hearth: 53-1/2"
Clearance required to sidewall required: 24"
Clearance required with heatshield : 14-2/5" (Figured at conservative 60% of unshielded)
Total stove width plus 60% clearance with shields: 51-11/20" (fits by ~2")
Log size: 18"
Firebox size: ~1.0cf
Weight: 265 lbs
Pros: (1) Well known brand and quality. (2) Supposedly easy to learn to burn. (3) I like the looks<grin>. (3) Quality and durability are recognized as being high. (4) Several finishes to pick from...for me it's either unpainted cast iron or the blue/black enamel. (5) Seems to be the most popular stove of the three listed here...there must be a reason(?).
Cons: (1) The biggest "con" is the small firebox which relates directly to shorter burn times, not much of a chance of getting an overnight burn (chances are slim to none). (2) The ash drawer is a bit on the small side...ash build-up behind the drawer can cause problems shutting the drawer. (3) Did I mention a small firebox?
Morso 2010
Centerline of rear flue exit: 23-1/4"
Theoretical top of flue: 26-1/4"
Maximum height remaining for hearth pad: 3/4" (27" minus 26-1/4")
Required hearth R-value: 1.0
Width of Stove: 23-5/8"
Width of hearth: 53-1/2"
Clearance required to sidewall required: 22"
Clearance required with heatshield : 13-1/5" (Figured at conservative 60% of unshielded)
Total stove width plus 60% clearance with shields: 50-1/40" (fits by ~3-1/2")
*Mantel shield is required.
Log size: 18-1/2"
Firebox size: 1.093cf
Weight: 279 lbs
Pros: (1) Nice looking stove and recommended by several people. (2) I haven't heard really any negatives about this stove. (3) Probably a touch bigger firebox than the F3CB
Cons: (1) Small firebox. (2) Not much discussion about this stove.
Lot's of information there (basically getting it together for my use) but also for any of you to look over and see if I've made any errors in figuring things....and, of course, if anybody else can use the information.
Ed
Sitting here going slowly nuts one brain cell at a time...
P.S. Not responsible for typographical or punctuational or hieroglyphical mistakes...my apologies to King Tut, how'd you get so funky, King Tut... ...one cell at a...