Regency I3100L insert used questions

[Welderman85]

Hello all. I have a few questions. I was planning putting a little Avalon Pendelton stove in the basement of my trilevel but I have been thinking or looking at bigger used stoves. I found a Regency I3100L near me for 800 bucks it looks nice and to be in good shape. It was purchased in 1996. If I looked it up correctly the flue flange is 6" the same size as the Avalon. Will this bigger stove be worth the up grade? And is 800 too much?

 

[DAKSY]

You will have to visually inspect the firebox & outer body for overfiring.
The secondary air tubes should be straight.
The body around the door opening should be free of cracks & warpage.
$800 is probably too high for a 23 year-old unit. I'd offer 1/2 that.

 

[Welderman85]

How would it preform compared to a Avalon pedelton. That's what I have and was going to install then I found this and thought it would work alot better

 

[Welderman85]

Also anyone have a guess on the weight of it

 

[DAKSY]

How would it preform compared to a Avalon pedelton. That's what I have and was going to install then I found this and thought it would work alot better

What is the BTU rating of the Avalon?
The I3100L is rated at 80K.
Weight is probably about 300 lbs.

 

[Welderman85]

Max btus on the Avalon 64000

 

[Welderman85]

You will have to visually inspect the firebox & outer body for overfiring.
The secondary air tubes should be straight.
The body around the door opening should be free of cracks & warpage.
$800 is probably too high for a 23 year-old unit. I'd offer 1/2 that.

What's the best way to inspect it.

 

[DAKSY]

Flashlight. Look at the inside of the firebox & look at the corners of the opening,
BEHIND the door...