btuser said:Got wood?
I got a Lopi and it got a bypass that's great. Now that I'm into 3yrs dried wood I'm having an issue that there's too much draft in the stove! I've got a shorter chimney (15' lined 5'5" and insulated) but there's very very little trouble getting the stove going, even @ 50 degree temps. The first chilly night I stuffed it full of wood, forgetting to pack the pieces tight together. 30 minutes later I was watching the guage going past 650F and just about laid and egg. I shut the damper, opened the bypass and put the fan on full blast. Very very slowly it came back down.
Its more like playing an instrument than running an appliance. Think carburators and not fuel injection.
Geppetto83 said:Hi Jannan,
When talking about inserts, I have a huge favoritism for the Enerzone and Osburn products since they both have the blower included (no need to pay extra to add it) and it is located right in front of the unit! Their easy access mechanism allows you to do your regular cleaning of the blower without having to unscrew anything at all! They both have the high density brick, easy customizable door (overlay system), C-Cast baffles (ceramic cast with better heat reflection and durability than vermiculite), adjustable latch systems and some of the best warranties in the market (lifetime warranties in the glass and stainless secondary air tubes for example). Of course, each brand has different looks, sizes and features. You need to know exactly what is that you’re looking for and what’s that it will better fit your needs before making any kind of selection. I definitely wish the best results in your research. Just let me know if you wish to have some more information on these brands. All the best!
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