Need to buy a new woodstove

2nd brenndatomu on this. I had family that worked at the factory and couldn't even get parts and I live in the state!!

 

I get an orange flag when I read this. I guess I am having trouble understanding why you need two stoves to heat 2200 sq. ft. of well insulated house. Of course every home is different and generally not the only factor, but I would think that Mansfield alone would be big enough and especially you other stove...though I’m not sure if the One is as big as their current large stove... which is a giant of a stove. Of course, with zero experience with soapstone stoves the best I can do is make a guesstimate from sales pitches. Just doesn’t seem to add up to me.

 

Ya the Mansfield is located at the front of the house on an enclosed porch.The heat from it goes mostly up the second floor steps.It does throw some heat towards the back of the house and is okay into the high teens,However when the single and below zero temps come it's not enough and the cellar is too cold where the water pipes are.So the One takes care of the cellar and the back of the house.
The One is similar in size to the later Equinox.The One weighs about 750 lbs and the Equinox weighs about the same.My house still needs more insulating work.Too many leaking windows.

 

Too bad you weren't down my way.You could get plenty of stoves on Craig's list in much better shape for $400.00.Though if you have the skills bring it back.Winter will be here soon.

 

Amen brother!

 

Anyone have any thoughts on the rebuild option? (see pictures from the previous posts)

 

update time:
So first of all thanks for all of the advice given, it is much appreciated.
I have bought a woodstove!!! From two shifty looking guys out of a roadside motel basement.I know it sounds like a nightmare in the making!!!
Its an Enviro 1000. A small model but in good condition and I certainly wouldn't want a bigger one for the space (800 sq/ft).
My drama is the hearth size. I have a good idea what size it needs to be 40 X48 if my calculations are correct-ish. What throws me is that dimension change if I shield the combustible wall behind the stove????

I have included a link to the manual and I would value some expert advice

Model 1600 Insert; Model 2100; Freestanding Installation - Enviro ENVIROFIRE 1000 Owner's And Operator's Manual [Page 9]

Girlfriend update: Things going well, have the hotness sex of my life.

 

What a fun sentence in the manual...

"*ALL CLEARANCES CAN BE REDUCED WITH SHIELDING ACCEPTABLE TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITY."

Ha! I would respect the actual listed clearances. If you are really able to convince a local authority to allow something less then you would have to document that and be ready for a fight if the house burns down.

 

Our local community has specific requirements for wall shielding. Because some/the majority of old basement ceilings don't meet current codes for height, installing a new burner can require employing extra shielding over the burner and above the exhaust flu

You can add stove shielding for reduced clearances offered by the manufacturer and/or you can add shielding allowed by local ordinances. It's not rocket science.

 

I was under the impression that unless specifically written and allowed in the owners manual, the listed clearances to combustibles may not be reduced by any type of shielding. The fire code reductions for shielding only apply to unlisted stoves like barrels!

It sounds like rocket science.