bjorn773 said:firefighterjake said:Edthedawg said:Kinda feels like yer tryin' to tell us somethin' there, Jake... hmmm... message is unclear...
Well I suppose I've got to spell it out for some folks.
Bjorn . . . have you considered a cheap, Chinese-made steel stove with lead-paint and sold in some back alley store front that also sells TaTas (the car, not those TaTas), paintings of dogs playing poker and take-out meals that you order by number? I think you would really prefer to go this route rather than go with the soapstone stove.
I already have one of those... after all the debate I want a catalytic soapstone. I think the BK or enerzone would still cook me out of the basement. The Fireview looks like a perfect fit. My problem is getting my better half onboard. That and insulating the house makes more sense than getting a more efficient stove right now. That's why I'm looking at used stoves.
I think you're making some wise choices.
Wise Choice #1: Going with the cat soapstone stove for your needs . . . and wants.
Wise Choice #2: Taking the time to insulate the house first and convince your better half that this would also make a wise choice.
Wise Choice #3: If money is tight, looking at buying a gently used stove first . . . but if I might add . . . I would only buy what you really want and not "settle" for a smaller sized stove or a stove that isn't really what you are looking for -- it's better to buy once and be happy with the purchase . . . besides these stoves are kind of heavy to be moving lots of them.