Regency i2450 worth the extra $$ over Century?

[Drew3308]

Hello,

I have been researching wood inserts for awhile and a couple years ago I bought a Century CW2900 from menards for under $1000.

I recently moved and am looking to install another insert and again am comparing Regency to the lower end stoves and wondering if the Regency's are worth the extra $1300-$1500? I never had any issues with the Century other than the outer paint layer was chipping.

If there are other stoves I should be looking at please let me know. Been looking as Osburn, Napoleon's etc.

 

[begreen]

The Century is made by SBI. It is the sibling of Osburn and Drolet stoves and a good insert. What size insert are you looking at? Are there restraints due to fireplace size?

 

[Drew3308]

The Century is made by SBI. It is the sibling of Osburn and Drolet stoves and a good insert. What size insert are you looking at? Are there restraints due to fireplace size?

Looking for a medium sized, I do not have any size restrictions. I can fit a large in there if I wanted.

 

[tadmaz]

I am biased, but I feel like I bought the best of the best. I am glad I didn't cheap out. Just that feeling sometimes is worth it.

 

[begreen]

You wouldn't go wrong with another Century or Drolet if the goal is to keep costs reasonable. The main reason I would look at some other inserts is N/S loading and ease of cleaning is a nice benefit too. Which Regency are you looking at? The Lopi Revere is a stout stove with a square firebox. Their value version is the 1750. The PE Super insert is very good. If you have an Enviro dealer nearby, the Kodiak 1700 is a excellent too.

 

[Drew3308]

You wouldn't go wrong with another Century or Drolet if the goal is to keep costs reasonable. The main reason I would look at some other inserts is N/S loading and ease of cleaning is a nice benefit too. Which Regency are you looking at? The Lopi Revere is a stout stove with a square firebox. Their value version is the 1750. The PE Super insert is very good. If you have an Enviro dealer nearby, the Kodiak 1700 is a excellent too.

Looking at the Regency i2450, which has almost identical specs to the Century CW2900. I also just found the Osburn Matrix, I like the looks of the flush mount but those seem to be a little more $$.

 

[begreen]

I'm not certain. Can't tell because the manual download for this new model is dealer only. The i2400 insert had a shallower firebox, so you could be correct.

If you don't have to have a flush insert I would not get one. There are advantages to having the insert stick out on the hearth a bit. The Osburn 2000 is worth considering, but again it has a shallower firebox like the Regency and Century.

 

[Drew3308]

I'm not certain. Can't tell because the manual download for this new model is dealer only. The i2400 insert had a shallower firebox, so you could be correct.

If you don't have to have a flush insert I would not get one. There are advantages to having the insert stick out on the hearth a bit. The Osburn 2000 is worth considering, but again it has a shallower firebox like the Regency and Century.

There currently is no insert in place. I do understand the benefits of it sticking out, more heat being the most beneficial. I am not trying to heat the whole house with it, I have a two story so it would be difficult to get heat to bedrooms up stairs. I just really enjoy burning fires in the winter and actually getting some useful heat out of it.

 

[begreen]

A couple of disadvantages of flush inserts are that the blower must be used to get heat. This is not good in a power outage. Another advantage is that they have an ashlip which keeps the blower from sucking up ash.

 

[Drew3308]

A couple of disadvantages of flush inserts are that the blower must be used to get heat. This is not good in a power outage. Another advantage is that they have an ashlip which keeps the blower from sucking up ash.

I think I have settled on the Osburn 2400 due to the fact there is a $200 rebate on it and I found a place that will give 10% off if you pay cash. I will have to get some final measurements to make sure it will fit and if it won't I will have to settle for the 2000.

 

[begreen]

Good deal. That's a big serious heater. If the fit is almost close, there may be some solutions to make it work.