Ok folks, I'm an experienced burner looking at swapping out my '88 Jotul 3 for a new (to me) more efficient stove. I currently have my eye on 2 models and I can't decide which one will be most suitable for the drafty 2nd floor of my Victorian home. I'm currently heating the whole 1200 sq. ft area with the Jotul and there are definitely some "cold corners." I'm thinking that both of the stoves I picked would be a step up but would like to know the drawbacks of either choice.
The first stove is the catylitic Dutchwest 2460, their small cat stove. It's rated up to 1400 sq ft.
Second is the Dutchwest 2478, the medium non-cat model.
So, cat vs. non-cat? Cats sound more efficient, easier on the chimney. Non-cats seem easier to use and don't have to worry about replacing the expensive converter. The 2460 is the same size ( i think ) as my Jotul 3, so I can just switch 'em out, but a bigger stove appeals to me in terms of burn-time...
What do you all think of these 2 stoves?
The first stove is the catylitic Dutchwest 2460, their small cat stove. It's rated up to 1400 sq ft.
Second is the Dutchwest 2478, the medium non-cat model.
So, cat vs. non-cat? Cats sound more efficient, easier on the chimney. Non-cats seem easier to use and don't have to worry about replacing the expensive converter. The 2460 is the same size ( i think ) as my Jotul 3, so I can just switch 'em out, but a bigger stove appeals to me in terms of burn-time...
What do you all think of these 2 stoves?