Wye Oak Tree
John Muir was the man
Hello all. I currently have a Drolet Escape fireplace insert. I've had it for about 5 years. I haven't used it in the last 2 years because I'm sick of it.
The problem is it has to be fed cordwood at least every 3-4 hours. I can't get a long burn out of it. And although it has a blower, it really only heats 2 rooms of my house. I was wondering if it's because it's too small, being just a insert, or the way it was designed. It's the kind that has the refractory bricks that line the inside of the box and "reburn" some of the exaust gasses. Oh, but it is EPA certified!!!!!
Any suggestions on a free standing stove that I can get a longer burn out of? I got sick of waking up in the middle of the night to repack the one I got.
I would like another heating source for general use and for when the power goes out.
I was burning 90% Red Oak, with some Maple, White Oak, & Black cherry mixed in. All seasoned at least a year.
Chimney is clear. The Insert came with a stainless liner and I swept it every year.
Thanks in advance,
Wye
The problem is it has to be fed cordwood at least every 3-4 hours. I can't get a long burn out of it. And although it has a blower, it really only heats 2 rooms of my house. I was wondering if it's because it's too small, being just a insert, or the way it was designed. It's the kind that has the refractory bricks that line the inside of the box and "reburn" some of the exaust gasses. Oh, but it is EPA certified!!!!!
Any suggestions on a free standing stove that I can get a longer burn out of? I got sick of waking up in the middle of the night to repack the one I got.
I would like another heating source for general use and for when the power goes out.
I was burning 90% Red Oak, with some Maple, White Oak, & Black cherry mixed in. All seasoned at least a year.
Chimney is clear. The Insert came with a stainless liner and I swept it every year.
Thanks in advance,
Wye