Hi Jeff- think you made a good choice too. You didn't consider the Mansfield?? Its a big all soapstone stove but only front loading and around 18" pieces of wood. But I do agree, side loading is a real nicety. Good luck with her.
Thanks and yes, I do like the Mansfield but I kept bumping my price until it was over budget as it was (not sure if you saw the other renovations/construction in the pictures). I also noticed the Jotul f55 and that would have been a nice option for about $800 less than the Manchester. I really like Jotul, but the it takes smaller logs and has a 2 Hr shorter burn time so I would be giving up a bit to go to the j55. Like I said earlier in this thread, there are too many choices. I think/hope my stove will serve me well and I am getting it from a good local dealer.Hi Jeff- think you made a good choice too. You didn't consider the Mansfield?? Its a big all soapstone stove but only front loading and around 18" pieces of wood. But I do agree, side loading is a real nicety. Good luck with her.
I really like Jotul, but the it takes smaller logs and has a 2 Hr shorter burn time
As a salesman myself, I find that comment offensive. Lol, I don't trust sales guys much myself. I hear what you are saying though and I can see there are lots of Jotul fans that frequent these forums. Those weren't the only two things I liked better about the Manchester, so I am not too worried about it.manufacturers' burn times are made up in the sales department.
As a salesman myself, I find that comment offensive. Lol, I don't trust sales guys much myself. I hear what you are saying though and I can see there are lots of Jotul fans that frequent these forums. Those weren't the only two things I liked better about the Manchester, so I am not too worried about it.
There are a lot of variations in homes, insulation, floor layouts, climate zone, etc.. Maybe start a new thread with your home specifics including the type of floorplan (open or closed off with a lot of doorways), current heating system, which state, etc..I am also looking to supplement my heat with this stove, but would love to be able to heat all of around 2000 sq ft of our above grade floors. Just looking for your initial thoughts so far, if any. Thanks!
Will do. Thanks!There are a lot of variations in homes, insulation, floor layouts, climate zone, etc.. Maybe start a new thread with your home specifics including the type of floorplan (open or closed off with a lot of doorways), current heating system, which state, etc..
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