- Jun 15, 2009
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Hi,
Is anyone out there familiar with Napoleon's Hot Air Distribution Kit ? I'm in the process of replacing a pre-fab ZC unit with an NZ26 and wanted to get some details on this kit - been a long standing project that is finally getting underway - we welcomed twin boys last fall !
We have just under 2000sf to heat and the FP is located pretty much in the center of the building with an open vaulted ceiling and a loft. (it's a weird layout). I plan to use the dual blower option with the FP as well as installing a hot air gravity vent for an adjoining room that sits behind and to the right of the FP (see pic). Is this kit worth the investment to heat that room or should I just stick with my previous listed options ? If I do install dual blowers will that preclude me from installing the distribution kit later on ? From what I gathered it sits somewhere below the fireplace ???
In terms of the NZ26, any additional thoughts on this unit ? I've tried to rationalize the purchase many times over after comparing similiar units to BIS and others. The small firebox is a drawback for sure but I'm hoping with the options listed above I'll be able to get as much heat out of the FP as possible. This year I also plan to burn hardwood that's been sitting in a heated garage for 25-years ... it's a 16" split which I know will be tight but the NZ26 is rated to 18" so crossing my fingers.
Thoughts?
TIA - this forum is great for those of us just starting off on the wood burning journey!
Is anyone out there familiar with Napoleon's Hot Air Distribution Kit ? I'm in the process of replacing a pre-fab ZC unit with an NZ26 and wanted to get some details on this kit - been a long standing project that is finally getting underway - we welcomed twin boys last fall !
We have just under 2000sf to heat and the FP is located pretty much in the center of the building with an open vaulted ceiling and a loft. (it's a weird layout). I plan to use the dual blower option with the FP as well as installing a hot air gravity vent for an adjoining room that sits behind and to the right of the FP (see pic). Is this kit worth the investment to heat that room or should I just stick with my previous listed options ? If I do install dual blowers will that preclude me from installing the distribution kit later on ? From what I gathered it sits somewhere below the fireplace ???
In terms of the NZ26, any additional thoughts on this unit ? I've tried to rationalize the purchase many times over after comparing similiar units to BIS and others. The small firebox is a drawback for sure but I'm hoping with the options listed above I'll be able to get as much heat out of the FP as possible. This year I also plan to burn hardwood that's been sitting in a heated garage for 25-years ... it's a 16" split which I know will be tight but the NZ26 is rated to 18" so crossing my fingers.
Thoughts?
TIA - this forum is great for those of us just starting off on the wood burning journey!