I don't know eitherI am not sure they sell Woodstocks in Canada. If not, that also limits the availabilty there. They do not warehouse on the west coast so shipping here is very expensive.
I don't know eitherI am not sure they sell Woodstocks in Canada. If not, that also limits the availabilty there. They do not warehouse on the west coast so shipping here is very expensive.
I don't know I work on quite a few hearthstones and yes the hinge pins wear into the cast iron but that takes time and the latches havnt been a big issue if I lubricate them and adjust them yearlyI agree with almost all you said excepted : on a few almost new stoves the hinge's holding plates weared in the few months of the first year, maybe a bad parts batche ??? But exactly as you said, the material for those parts in very soft and the latches one are not much better.
The newer Hearthstone stoves have sort of pins helded by a small square plates and it's that soft metal plate that wear rapidly. Lot of cheaper stoves have better and simpler hinges and latche than Hearthstone and witch cost more than the double of the price. For one exemple a Drolet stove has much more durable and simpler ones.I don't know I work on quite a few hearthstones and yes the hinge pins wear into the cast iron but that takes time and the latches havnt been a big issue if I lubricate them and adjust them yearly
Yes I know the stoves. I work on many. And yes I agree they are not as durable as many others but in my experience it is not as bad as you are making it out to be.The newer Hearthstone stoves have sort of pins helded by a small square plates and it's that soft metal plate that wear rapidly. Lot of cheaper stoves have better and simpler hinges and latche than Hearthstone and witch cost more than the double of the price. For one exemple a Drolet stove has much more durable and simpler ones.
Yes, your the pro!Yes I know the stoves. I work on many. And yes I agree they are not as durable as many others but in my experience it is not as bad as you are making it out to be.
I love the modern design of the GM60. House is going to be more industrial modern so I think it’ll look good with that design. My husband on the other hand loves the look of soap stone and that he can get the heritage in a color vs black.
They are both good heaters with a solid, simple design. They differ from the GM series in that they are steel stoves at heart with a cast iron jacket and they are non-cats.How do you feel about Jotul F45 or F55? I really liked the design/look of the GM60 but glad we decided on the F55.
I wish more manufacturers would go that clean and simple router rather than ornate.
The Jotul F45 is not what we are looking for visually. The F55 unfortunately only has a HHV of 67% so it would not be a part of the 26% tax credit which the 2 hearthstones are covered.How do you feel about Jotul F45 or F55? I really liked the design/look of the GM60 but glad we decided on the F55.
I wish more manufacturers would go that clean and simple router rather than ornate.
The Jotul F45 is not what we are looking for visually. The F55 unfortunately only has a HHV of 67% so it would not be a part of the 26% tax credit which the 2 hearthstones are covered.
what stove would you recommend for novices? Since this is our first home and we are building it from scratch we want something that will last and aesthetically look modern.They are both good heaters with a solid, simple design. They differ from the GM series in that they are steel stoves at heart with a cast iron jacket and they are non-cats.
How will the stove be used? Nights and weekends or 24/7 heating for 4-5 months a year? What is more important, simple and durable or the tax credit? How large an area will the stove be heating or how large a room if it is closed off by doorways? How well insulated will the home be? Is this for Charlotte, NC?
but I don't want smoke pouring into my house every time I go to light it up.
How high will the ceiling be? So far it sounds like you will either need to go small or get a stove that can go low and slow. While searching, take a look at the Blaze King Sirocco and Chinook, Lopi (Travis) Evergreen and Rockport, Regency F2500 and the MF Fire Nova2
If the house is going to be well insulated, then in Charlotte, the heating requirements will not be high. The MF Fire Nova is a simpler stove to operate. If getting the tax credit is essential then that stove or the Blaze King Sirocco. are worth considering. The GM60 may also work out, but there is little data to say how well.ceilings are 10ft with 11ft tray in the living room
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