First post for me. This will be my third season burning but first with new EPA stove insert. Just found this outstanding forum, too . . . and can't stop reading stuff.
Just upgraded from old Buck 2700 w/ galvanized 8" ductwork flue, to Lopi Freedom w/ 6" Flex King Pro liner kit. As you can see from the pics, it isn't installed yet . . . just kind of sittin' there waiting on the liner to come for a weekend install just before the cold arrives in Atlanta some time in the next week or so.
I picked the Lopi Freedom insert up off craigslist for $500 including blower and surrounds . . . did I do alright at that price? The insert was manufactured in February 2001 and is in great condition.
It came with about 3' of SS HeatFab oval flex and some other SS flue adaptors that I won't be able to use. Anyone in the Atlanta area can have the extra SS parts if you need them.
With the old Buck insert I think I burned about 2 cords of wood the first year before running out in late January. Last year (year 2 with Buck) I burned about 2 cords but made it until late February/early March before running out. With the climate in Atlanta, I only really need to burn from late October until late March.
How much improvement could I expect from my new, used insert? How much do you other Lopi Freedom folks burn in a season? I am really looking forward to cranking this thing up and actually seeing the flames.
Just upgraded from old Buck 2700 w/ galvanized 8" ductwork flue, to Lopi Freedom w/ 6" Flex King Pro liner kit. As you can see from the pics, it isn't installed yet . . . just kind of sittin' there waiting on the liner to come for a weekend install just before the cold arrives in Atlanta some time in the next week or so.
I picked the Lopi Freedom insert up off craigslist for $500 including blower and surrounds . . . did I do alright at that price? The insert was manufactured in February 2001 and is in great condition.
It came with about 3' of SS HeatFab oval flex and some other SS flue adaptors that I won't be able to use. Anyone in the Atlanta area can have the extra SS parts if you need them.
With the old Buck insert I think I burned about 2 cords of wood the first year before running out in late January. Last year (year 2 with Buck) I burned about 2 cords but made it until late February/early March before running out. With the climate in Atlanta, I only really need to burn from late October until late March.
How much improvement could I expect from my new, used insert? How much do you other Lopi Freedom folks burn in a season? I am really looking forward to cranking this thing up and actually seeing the flames.