The VC is gone. Now what?

[RoundHouse]

He never even installed the defiant.

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It's true. The installers had no clue what they were doing. Found out later they had only installed one wood stove before. They were a propane company. After getting some advice here, I decided the Defiant was too risky and they took it back. They gave me a good deal on propane for my trouble!

 

[RoundHouse]

I might Have missed if you said you wanted a steel vs cast- but jotul makes some very nice looking big- but cast stones. Never heard much bad about them either.

Steel, per my dealer's recommendation. But, he doesn't like enamel paint, either, and I am going with that anyway.

 

[RoundHouse]

I never liked a pedestal,I bought a used Quadra Fire Isle Royale for loghome man cave, it’s truly a beautiful stove , classic old world styling . You can not get that look with a pedestal. View attachment 257168View attachment 257169
You tell me which looks better.

No contest. You've got a beauty there!

 

[RoundHouse]

This is what we've chosen. We've been told it will be installed the first week of March. I'm a bit skeptical, but I'll let y'all know how it goes.

One more question: What's the deal with the cord wood vs. EPA BTUs listed?

Summit Classic LE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Heat Output Cord Wood (BTU)99,000 BTU
Heat Output EPA (BTU)41,275 BTU
Efficiency74%
Emissions1.8 gm/hr
Firebox Size3.0 cu.ft.
Log Size (recommended)18 in.
Log Size (max.)20 in.
Burn Time (max.) 10 hrs

 

[silver78]

Very nice stove choice. More expensive than my Drolet but much better looking. Actual post install pictures are appreciated.

 

[RoundHouse]

Very nice stove choice. More expensive than my Drolet but much better looking. Actual post install pictures are appreciated.

Sorry it took so long. Here she is! (Is it appropriate to call a stove a "she?" Like a ship?

 

[RoundHouse]

Sorry it took so long. Here she is! (Is it appropriate to call a stove a "she?" Like a ship?

That was dark. Here's one with the light on. The red has really darkened up to a nice brick red.

 

[begreen]

What used to be affectionately called "whorehouse red" by the locals when Roospike showed up with the first red Summit.

 

[Woody Stover]

The red has really darkened up to a nice brick red.

Oh, cool! My Keystone in metallic blue mellowed to pretty much a medium gray color; I didn't know the PE would do that as well. My SIL's enamel T5 in brown didn't change, that I could see. I see that on the new 2020 LE version, they now offer the Sunset Red.
Not sure why they don't offer the T6 in enamel..?

 

[mark cline]

Very nice looking stove and unique hearth protection. Beautiful to say the least.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

That was dark. Here's one with the light on. The red has really darkened up to a nice brick red.

Very nice.

What's the story with the arched fireplace area behind the stove?