I live in a raised ranch and plan on installing an insert in my family room on the ground floor. The family room measurements are 19' X 12' with the fireplace on a 12' wall. On the other end on the room there is a 60" X 82" opening that leads to a hallway and stairwell going up. We plan on using our family room and am concerned about blowing it out with heat though I would like the heat to get upstairs and to do that, it needs to cross my 19' room first.
I have a couple of dealers near by and looked around and came up with these options.
Hampton HI200: The firebox seems very small and am concerned about the convenience of getting large logs into it. Also the surround does not quite make my fire place opening so an extension would be needed.
Jotul C350: Almost the same situation with the Hampton HI200 though I'm not sure how the heat output compares.
Jotul C450: This one looks like it would fit nicely and firebox looks adequate. My only concern is that it would be too much for the room. Is there a way to burn a cooler fire if desired. Perhaps turning off the fans would help.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...................... Tom
I have a couple of dealers near by and looked around and came up with these options.
Hampton HI200: The firebox seems very small and am concerned about the convenience of getting large logs into it. Also the surround does not quite make my fire place opening so an extension would be needed.
Jotul C350: Almost the same situation with the Hampton HI200 though I'm not sure how the heat output compares.
Jotul C450: This one looks like it would fit nicely and firebox looks adequate. My only concern is that it would be too much for the room. Is there a way to burn a cooler fire if desired. Perhaps turning off the fans would help.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...................... Tom