Looking to get a new stove we have been using Regency F3100l for the last 18 years. looking at the two Drolet stoves, prices the same specs are the same what do you all thing. The Regency is a 80,000 btu not enough on the cold windy days and nights. Being here in western Maine the winter can be cold at times Thanks Brian
Why not check into a new and bigger Regency. Nothing at all wrong with the Drolet stoves, but Regency seems to be building some fine units today as well. I would go look at both, take a close look and compare the stoves you like, then go from there.
Big fan of the HT2000 here. The HT3000 is the new model. If you need BIG heat that's nicely controllable the Drolet is impressive in my experience. Mostly for the cost!
The heat exchanger and pedestal on the HT-3000 are superior (in my opinion ) to the Escape 2100. Same monster firebox and controllability, just a little better styling on the HT-3000. And moresnow is dead-on with the cost assessment- I've spent twice as much on 3 different high end stoves ( all with catalytic combustors ironically) in the last 8 years. In hindsight, I wish that I had just started with Drolet
Just got my Drolet HT3000 today and installed. So far I've been quite impressed with the service and quality. I'm doing the first fires now, so I can't speak about heat just yet, but my first impressions are really good.
You don't mention how many sq. ft. you are wishing to heat but the 3000 is rated to heat 2700 sq. ft. same as the 2100. BTU rating is also the same. The firebox is not as deep on the 2100 as it is on the 3000. My pick is the 3000 but...... Why don't you address the heat loss you admitted to in your first post? Have the walls, attic, sill plates insulated or re-insulated. We lived through much the same scenario here and finally caved in to the added re-insulation. Big improvement for just a little more than a new stove price. Less wood is used and the shoulder season is extended.
As a carpenter my house is very tight. We live on a side of a Mt. wide open. Sq ft 2200 14 ft ceiling I grew up with wood being the only heat and still have wood as the only heat.
OK. When I read "80,000 btu not enough on the cold windy days and nights" I thought you were referring to the house. 2200 must be a nice sized house! 14' ceilings ..... get that area covered with ceiling fans. I looked at a house last year (passed on it) with much the same layout.....high ceilings, 2180 sq ft. Ceilings had to be at least 14' at their highest. That would have been nice for a huge Christmas tree! The first thing I wanted to do was re-install ceiling fans. I don't know why the previous owner removed them anyway. But....since you brought it up, being in the trades (carpenter) as you stated, why wouldn't you have a backup heating system such as forced air? Easily add AC at any time and you also get the benefit of filtered air distributed throughout the house, not to mention a hands free system that would heat the joint if you ever have to leave town for a few days.
I've lived this was all my life with just wood, works good for us back here in the woods We have solar power and yes we do have ceiling fans. We have may be 4 days a year that ac would be nice. As for leaving town there is nothing around here to leave for. My kids are near by if we need help.
Sounds like you are set then. So then, what are you asking for again? What size stove to get? Burning as long as you have, you already know the answers; good luck and post pics once you get it installed!
I like reviews on things I buy, is there anything as good if not better in that class. As a farmer I don't jump at the next best thing on the market till I know all about it. After 62 year it does work. It never hurt to ask!
jail or the hospital. Sometimes you don’t have a choice. That can be as simple as baseboard electric heat though. No need to get fancy. BTU ratings are not accurate and really a bad way to choose a stove. Go for firebox size. That drolet 3000 sounds like about the biggest and best bang for the buck right now.
And while it is not made in USA, it is at least made on this continent...I have been making a real effort to buy things made as close to home as practically possible this year...support your "neighbors"! Sorry to anyone that is a longshoreman!
Not all of their stoves are catalytic are they? I thought their big stove was a tube stove. Maybe not. Either way, the Drolet's are made heavily as well. You could also look at Osburn stoves. Osburn and Drolet made by the same company. Little more money, but also a little fancier if that's your fancy. Nothing at all wrong with the stove you're looking at...at least the HT-2000 had good reviews. Not sure about the 3000...as I haven't been looking for reviews on it. Should be a great stove.
Why apologize? Longshoreman will always have work. Nothing at all wrong with buying closer to home, or here at home. More of that needs to be taking place. I have no issue supporting neighboring friendly countries, but I too have been making a real effort to support AMERICANS first...that is...the U.S.A. first, then the rest. IF Dunham Farm wants a Drolet stove, by all means, support our neighbors in Canada. Nothing at all wrong with that. Good post, Brenndatomu!
