getting rid of the charmaster and going with the freestanding oslo next year. What are some opinions on this stove. I could also go with the heartstone as the local dealer sells both. Im looking for most heat with less wood.
getting rid of the charmaster and going with the freestanding oslo next year. What are some opinions on this stove. I could also go with the heartstone as the local dealer sells both. Im looking for most heat with less wood.
cool, thanks. what was the selling point on the jotul vs. the hearthstoneHere is a picture of my Jotul. It is F 600 Firelight CB - the largest model. We heat 3500 square feet (well insulated, open floorplan) with it. It will hold coals for 12 hours easily - and restarts fast in the mornings. It is very well made, excellent craftsmanship, and the blue black enamel is gorgeous. I will be buying either an Oslo or Castine for our basement next year. I looked into Hearthstone - glad I chose the Jotul.
your the wood police dude right?We've had the same exact stove for 3 years now and am really happy with it.
It replaced a Jotul F3 CB which is now sitting on another hearth.......not hooked up because we don't need the heat....plus the second chimney would have to be lined.
cool, thanks. what was the selling point on the jotul vs. the hearthstone
your the wood police dude right?
Whats that supposed to mean?
Im going to look at them this weekend, ILL probably put a deposit down. I think you mentioned how big your house was, how much wood do you use for the season. In Michigan, our burning season in usually from Late Oct thru early April.The looks of the Jotul were more pleasing. I like the biggest Hearthstone, but all the rest of their stoves are pretty ugly IMO. Also, we like the fact that we can install the firescreen and enjoy an open fire ocassionally with the Jotul. We knew we wanted to eventually get a smaller, but matching, stove for the basement...we also liked the dealer...so everything pointed to the Jotul.
boy you guys are testy. I just ask an honest question, and i get aggresive answers from two different people. Geez, this is like being married, your afraid to ask something cause your spouse totaly thinks you mean something different. NO I dont have a problem with you or anything else. Fair enough? Or would you and the other guy like to analize this some more. Im a great supporter of this site, and enjoy it very much. I would suggest you and this other fellow dont make people afraid to speak there mind.Yes Hank, I am.
Have you got a problem with that?
Im going to look at them this weekend, ILL probably put a deposit down. I think you mentioned how big your house was, how much wood do you use for the season. In Michigan, our burning season in usually from Late Oct thru early April.
How big is your house? and how much wood have you gone thru. i just ordered my oslo today. I hoping not to burn more than 3 or 4 cord next year. I know for sure i wont polute as much. probably stay warmer too.The side loading doors on the Oslo 500 and the Firelight 600 are on opposite sides of the stove. If space is tight this may be a consideration. I load using the side door on my Firelight probably 95% of the time using the front door only for really packing a cold stove and cleaning up the glass.
I load using the side door on my Firelight probably 95% of the time using the front door only for really packing a cold stove and cleaning up the glass.
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