I am finally in the market for a new stove. 2500+ sq ft home, stove is in dining room central located in house. Needs to handle 18-20" pieces. Prefer no reburn or catalyst style if I can get away from it.
Obviously price is a concern, but after spending what I did on this first stove I'm under the impression that a cheaper plate stove is going to be just as good or better.
I've been burning for 5 years with the current cast iron Vermont castings model and I was never overly impressed with the quality. I was never impressed with burn times or output and the "reburn" was garbage from day one. Due to some plate warpage from an unknown internal air leak from the beginning my current stove is not worth the cost of repairs and I deem no longer safe for use.
My current replacement choice is a vogelzang ponderosa. Fits the bill and the price is right. Has great reviews I'm just hesitant without input from other experienced burners.
Just curious what you guys would suggest. I'm open to anything.
I'm even toying with the idea of building my own stove. So that isn't out of the question either.
Obviously price is a concern, but after spending what I did on this first stove I'm under the impression that a cheaper plate stove is going to be just as good or better.
I've been burning for 5 years with the current cast iron Vermont castings model and I was never overly impressed with the quality. I was never impressed with burn times or output and the "reburn" was garbage from day one. Due to some plate warpage from an unknown internal air leak from the beginning my current stove is not worth the cost of repairs and I deem no longer safe for use.
My current replacement choice is a vogelzang ponderosa. Fits the bill and the price is right. Has great reviews I'm just hesitant without input from other experienced burners.
Just curious what you guys would suggest. I'm open to anything.
I'm even toying with the idea of building my own stove. So that isn't out of the question either.