Hello. I'm starting to research a second stove for our home, we currently have a BK Ashford 30.2 on our main floor and love it, going on season 2 with it this year. I am now looking for a second stove in our basement and am considering a non-CAT this time. I've been looking at the Alderlea T6 LE since it has similar specs to the Ashford, and have read the literature and manual, but it doesn't go in to a lot of detail, so looking for some feedback of T6 owners if possible. Since I'm familiar with the Ashford 30 already, I'm wondering about the below:
1) What kind of air flow or damper system does the T6 use? I'm very much familiar with the Ashford's control which is excellent, but wondering how the T6 compares with this.
2) What are some of the real burn times experienced with the T6 (just in general, I know there are many factors)? I wouldn't expect it to be quite as long as the Ashford, but wondering how close it would/could be.
3) I would want to use an OAK with the T6, but where does it hook to, on the bottom, or back? I'm unable to find much info on an OAK for this stove, but assuming it just takes a standard 4" connection?
4) How exactly does the ash removal system work? It sounds like there's a hole in the bottom of the firebox (if so, it would be similar to the Ashford). The manual has instructions on how to use it, but it's hard for me to understand exactly how it works or what it looks like.
Again I really appreciate it, this forum is always very helpful.
1) What kind of air flow or damper system does the T6 use? I'm very much familiar with the Ashford's control which is excellent, but wondering how the T6 compares with this.
2) What are some of the real burn times experienced with the T6 (just in general, I know there are many factors)? I wouldn't expect it to be quite as long as the Ashford, but wondering how close it would/could be.
3) I would want to use an OAK with the T6, but where does it hook to, on the bottom, or back? I'm unable to find much info on an OAK for this stove, but assuming it just takes a standard 4" connection?
4) How exactly does the ash removal system work? It sounds like there's a hole in the bottom of the firebox (if so, it would be similar to the Ashford). The manual has instructions on how to use it, but it's hard for me to understand exactly how it works or what it looks like.
Again I really appreciate it, this forum is always very helpful.