I have a nice fireplace and simply don't have the floor space for a stove AND I'm not to keen on the looks of an insert. I keep thinking in terms of an extra small stove, just to supplement my heating (I like it cool anyway, 55 or so).
I'm looking at both the Vogelzang Defender (I know -- although I've seen some good reviews, it isn't the greatest construction) -- and the Drolet Eldorado which is vastly superior.
With either stove, if I put it IN the fireplace (of course with a sealed plate and a flue pass through) (and a nice new SS liner up the chimney) -- I have good clearance all around the stove, a good 7 - 8 inches.
Except for the height.
I thought I could cut the legs in half however and it would fit nicely (with 3-4" to spare).
(Cutting the legs on the Vogelzang would be a cinch, they're bolted on -- but the Drolet looks like 5/16" steel and welded).
Anyway,
Why couldn't I do something like this if I have a blower behind the stove (Drolet comes with one), pushing the heated air out into the room?
Is there any reason why it would be a bad idea?
I just can't get into the inserts -- they're so damn ugly. THANKS for any input.
I'm looking at both the Vogelzang Defender (I know -- although I've seen some good reviews, it isn't the greatest construction) -- and the Drolet Eldorado which is vastly superior.
With either stove, if I put it IN the fireplace (of course with a sealed plate and a flue pass through) (and a nice new SS liner up the chimney) -- I have good clearance all around the stove, a good 7 - 8 inches.
Except for the height.
I thought I could cut the legs in half however and it would fit nicely (with 3-4" to spare).
(Cutting the legs on the Vogelzang would be a cinch, they're bolted on -- but the Drolet looks like 5/16" steel and welded).
Anyway,
Why couldn't I do something like this if I have a blower behind the stove (Drolet comes with one), pushing the heated air out into the room?
Is there any reason why it would be a bad idea?
I just can't get into the inserts -- they're so damn ugly. THANKS for any input.