I am hoping to buy a stove at a good price since it's near the end of the heating season. There are a couple dealers that aren't pushing the Jotul stoves very much. They seem to push the Heartland Soapstone or the Lopi Leyden. Anyone know why?
I'm thinking about the Jotul 500 Oslo or the 600 CB Firelight. I want to put the stove in my finished (insulated) basement of a 1550 sq ft ranch style home. I plan to heat the entire home with it. I have an open stairwell and fans to move the heat around. I might get a in-wall fan to pull the warm air into the far bedroom. Am I on the right track with a large stove? I live in Michigan.
I was told the 500 Oslo is better because it has firebricks inside instead of an expensive plate on the 600 Firelight that sometimes needs replacing. Any help or comments are appreciated.
I'm thinking about the Jotul 500 Oslo or the 600 CB Firelight. I want to put the stove in my finished (insulated) basement of a 1550 sq ft ranch style home. I plan to heat the entire home with it. I have an open stairwell and fans to move the heat around. I might get a in-wall fan to pull the warm air into the far bedroom. Am I on the right track with a large stove? I live in Michigan.
I was told the 500 Oslo is better because it has firebricks inside instead of an expensive plate on the 600 Firelight that sometimes needs replacing. Any help or comments are appreciated.