Hi I spoke to a dealer and I think I also read it here that Jotul is coming out with a new top loader. I have limited space in my fireplace for a stove, no higher than 26.25" high and it's 33" from the edge of my hearth to the back of the fire box. It is a raised hearth so there is only a 12" ledge before the 26.25" opening. I can fit the Encore into the fire box since the door for the top load is in front of the stove ( about 4" from the back of the stove) and still be able to open the door, BUT because I need flue collar to make the 8" oval to a 8" round (why did VT make it that way to start with) and I need a T flue, I was told by dealer that that is an extra 16" which makes the whole thing measurement 38.25". And here I go again with the stove being 5" longer that the raised hearth. I can put bricks under the front legs, but I think it will look really strange.
Sorry for being so long winded. My ? is dose anyone know the exact measurement of the new Jotul stove and how many inches from the back of the stove to the new top loading door and will it still come with a "short leg kit". And is the ash pan still an option with the "short leg kit"? Because I don't need the 8" flue collar and only need the 6" T than HOPEFULLY the whole will fit in 33"
What a great site here, it's a God sent for newbies like me. THANKS EVERYONE
Sorry for being so long winded. My ? is dose anyone know the exact measurement of the new Jotul stove and how many inches from the back of the stove to the new top loading door and will it still come with a "short leg kit". And is the ash pan still an option with the "short leg kit"? Because I don't need the 8" flue collar and only need the 6" T than HOPEFULLY the whole will fit in 33"
What a great site here, it's a God sent for newbies like me. THANKS EVERYONE