We're leaning toward the RSF Opel 3 but still like the look of the Napoleon NZ-26. One more quote to receive and the unit decision making will be complete.
One question that's come up is the max length of duct. We're planning to use the fireplace to heat the living rm where it will be and to duct some of the heat to the bedroom area using the central heating kit and that 630+ cfm blower. The duct will be run down into and through the basement, in the space between the floor joists and drop ceiling (a cavity about 4" high). Obviously, due to the space, the duct will be a custom 4x10 or larger square.
The length from fireplace to farthest vent could be 40', best case would be 30' (the difference between putting it near the door in the master BR, or beside a window on the north wall of the same room). There will be one vent in the basement, one in the master BR and possibly one elsewhere in the bedroom area - bathroom perhaps. The main concern is to get heat to the master BR.
Question is: are we going to be happy with the heat output at the farthest vent or are we not going to be able to realize our goal?
One question that's come up is the max length of duct. We're planning to use the fireplace to heat the living rm where it will be and to duct some of the heat to the bedroom area using the central heating kit and that 630+ cfm blower. The duct will be run down into and through the basement, in the space between the floor joists and drop ceiling (a cavity about 4" high). Obviously, due to the space, the duct will be a custom 4x10 or larger square.
The length from fireplace to farthest vent could be 40', best case would be 30' (the difference between putting it near the door in the master BR, or beside a window on the north wall of the same room). There will be one vent in the basement, one in the master BR and possibly one elsewhere in the bedroom area - bathroom perhaps. The main concern is to get heat to the master BR.
Question is: are we going to be happy with the heat output at the farthest vent or are we not going to be able to realize our goal?