Just received an email that there is only 1 week left on the Woodstock sale and they also stated the rear clearance at 7" with heat shield. No word on front clearance though.
Just received an email that there is only 1 week left on the Woodstock sale and they also stated the rear clearance at 7†with heat shield.
Waulie said:Uh-oh again. So, I'm finally home and have the kids asleep. Finally, checked my email (which I can't do at work even though I can post on Hearth.com ;-) ). The email actually states "7 inches to the rear heat shield". This is completely meaningless, as is all the other information that has been given in the last couple months. I couldn't even tell you how deep the stove is based on the website and my conversations with them. Who knows how far the heat shield protrudes from the back of the stove?
EPA testing says it'd the greatest, but no numbers. Clearances haven't been determined, but here are some meaningless numbers for your consideration that are different depending on who you talk to and are subject to change. Check the blog because everything will be there in the next day or two. The blog hasn't changed in almost a month and a half. We'll call and/or email you as soon as we have information. The stove has been delayed due to a delay in testing, but actually the testing has been done for quite some time. However, we decided to not post anything until we retest a number of different ideas because the numbers weren't what we wanted.
I'm sure I will ruffle some feathers, but I don't find this acceptable. I could have easily placed any number of great stoves on my existing heath by now for the same or less money, and am really starting to wonder if this if the right choice. I'm sure the stove will eventually be quite nice. It's the "eventually" part I'm concerned about. Anyone want to talk me down?
I thought the depth was 25". . .Dunno if this is of any help, but the heat shield on the Fireview sits 2-3" off of the back of the stove. I would imagine that they would do it in a similar manner on the Progress.Waulie said:. . .The email actually states "7 inches to the rear heat shield". This is completely meaningless, as is all the other information that has been given in the last couple months. I couldn't even tell you how deep the stove is based on the website and my conversations with them. Who knows how far the heat shield protrudes from the back of the stove?
Den said:I thought the depth was 25". . .Dunno if this is of any help, but the heat shield on the Fireview sits 2-3" off of the back of the stove. I would imagine that they would do it in a similar manner on the Progress.Waulie said:. . .The email actually states "7 inches to the rear heat shield". This is completely meaningless, as is all the other information that has been given in the last couple months. I couldn't even tell you how deep the stove is based on the website and my conversations with them. Who knows how far the heat shield protrudes from the back of the stove?
Den - 02 November 2011 06:22 AM
Waulie - 01 November 2011 09:12 PM
. . .The email actually states “7 inches to the rear heat shieldâ€. This is completely meaningless, as is all the other information that has been given in the last couple months. I couldn’t even tell you how deep the stove is based on the website and my conversations with them. Who knows how far the heat shield protrudes from the back of the stove?
I thought the depth was 25â€. . .Dunno if this is of any help, but the heat shield on the Fireview sits 2-3†off of the back of the stove. I would imagine that they would do it in a similar manner on the Progress.
I’m sure that a phone call to WS will get you a clear answer on this point. For things like this there do seem to be clear answers. I was able to get the external dimensions of the shipping crate for example… details that are known they can give.
I was able to get the external dimensions of the shipping crate for example…
Den said:Yeah, I think the blog said 24". Much later, they put what I assume are the final specs for the dimensions on the web site with 25". . .probably 25". I'll bet that the heat shield doesn't project back any further than the casting for the top vent does, which I would assume is included in the 25". I really think you're looking at 25" + 7". +1 for calling to confirm.
fire_man said:My big headache is now that we are burning almost 24/7, how in the heck am I going to modify my hearth if the Progress clearance requirements work against me? I would have to decommision the FV, rip out the old Hearth, install a new one, and burn OIL in the mean time! This is not a quick job, especially if I do it proper-like. I see no safe way to rebuild the hearth with the old stove running. I am running on HOPE that WS figures out a way to keep the Hearth requirements the same as the FV. I know for a fact they are definitely trying.
I really really don't want to be chiseling out that old hearth, but I really really want the new stove!.
BrowningBAR said:fire_man said:My big headache is now that we are burning almost 24/7, how in the heck am I going to modify my hearth if the Progress clearance requirements work against me? I would have to decommision the FV, rip out the old Hearth, install a new one, and burn OIL in the mean time! This is not a quick job, especially if I do it proper-like. I see no safe way to rebuild the hearth with the old stove running. I am running on HOPE that WS figures out a way to keep the Hearth requirements the same as the FV. I know for a fact they are definitely trying.
I really really don't want to be chiseling out that old hearth, but I really really want the new stove!.
My suggestion is that you get Woodstock to confirm hearth and clearance requirements before they ship you the stove (which should happen anyhow). If it requires you to rework your hearth, have them push back the shipment until March (which was an option for those taking advantage of the current promotion) and make the modifications when the climate does not require a heat source.
That way you won't have to burn oil, and the 6 month return policy won't be ticking away on you.
fire_man said:BrowningBAR said:fire_man said:My big headache is now that we are burning almost 24/7, how in the heck am I going to modify my hearth if the Progress clearance requirements work against me? I would have to decommision the FV, rip out the old Hearth, install a new one, and burn OIL in the mean time! This is not a quick job, especially if I do it proper-like. I see no safe way to rebuild the hearth with the old stove running. I am running on HOPE that WS figures out a way to keep the Hearth requirements the same as the FV. I know for a fact they are definitely trying.
I really really don't want to be chiseling out that old hearth, but I really really want the new stove!.
My suggestion is that you get Woodstock to confirm hearth and clearance requirements before they ship you the stove (which should happen anyhow). If it requires you to rework your hearth, have them push back the shipment until March (which was an option for those taking advantage of the current promotion) and make the modifications when the climate does not require a heat source.
That way you won't have to burn oil, and the 6 month return policy won't be ticking away on you.
WOW I never knew it was an option to delay shipment until March. I thought I read somewhere the stove had to ship by December to get the promo-price. I think the 6 Month return policy is a mute point for me, because I probably won't be able to burn it this heating season.
fire_man said:My big headache is now that we are burning almost 24/7, how in the heck am I going to modify my hearth if the Progress clearance requirements work against me? I would have to decommision the FV, rip out the old Hearth, install a new one, and burn OIL in the mean time! This is not a quick job, especially if I do it proper-like. I see no safe way to rebuild the hearth with the old stove running. I am running on HOPE that WS figures out a way to keep the Hearth requirements the same as the FV. I know for a fact they are definitely trying.
I really really don't want to be chiseling out that old hearth, but I really really want the new stove!.
Den said:oh yeah, if you did a March delivery, I'll bet that they would extend the 6-month trial through December, because the want you to have a good chance to burn in the stove to make sure you are happy. I've seen them do this extension with big spring sales. Yes, I'm making more assumptions, call to confirm.
fire_man said:My biggest nightmare is some big stove company buys them out, shuts down the 1-800 #, a $40 cumbustor scoop suddenly jumps to $150, parts go obsolete after 3 years, well you get the picture.
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