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Questioning decision to buy Drolet Eco-65, Opinions needed

Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by wildwest, Jul 24, 2014.

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  1. DexterDay

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    The room air blower is adjustable. The blower runs in lock step with the heat setting. The higher the heat setting, the higher the blowers output. But there is a blower override on the stove to run the blower at a lower setting, while running the stove at a higher setting.

    Another nice thing about an Enerzone or Drolet stove? Is the bottom feed burn pot (Harman is also also a bottom feed) and they use 2 blowers for combustion. So they are not picky at all.

    Use 4" Pellet vent to your Class A, use an OAK, and all should be well when you run this beast!! :)

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  2. wildwest

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    Thank You! Done! $2825 delivered.
     
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    Congrats on your new purchase :) I've been following this thread :popcorn::cheers: lots of great advice from the experts :yes: Welcome to the forum ,look forward to pics of the install or it never happened :D
     
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  4. Lousyweather

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    good price! Cant help ya much with the stove (we don't sell em), but theres alotta folks here who can.......congrats on the new unit, Im sure it will serve you well!
     
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    Thanks, Dex said it well an true to the point. Not to use OAK the same as running an exhaust fan constantly.
     
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    You ought to be pleased with that purchase. Properly installed and vented, it should keep you comfortable. Dexter's approval is very valuable. He knows his stove and is a trusted resource. He and a few other convinced me with my recent stove purchase. The performance of this Harman is significantly different from my prior Napoleon.
    I went with this Harman because of the local dealer. That and my nephew works for him. Plus another pellet burner here and in NH both have these stoves. Cost me $4 grand, but I have no regrets except for the h$ll I dragged everyone though for 4 years of complaining and swaying back and forth about what to do. Once I listened and acted, my wife and I finally stopped arguing about the heat. She had space heaters and would sneak to turn on the furnace. 70f was ok with me, but she is a 76f lady. Good luck with the install.
     
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    I want to reiteratate I ended up buying the Eco-65 so I don't mislead anyone that I bought a P68 at that price. Thanks!
     
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    Congrat's on your purchase! The Drolet should do nicely and should have plenty of power for them super cold spells.

    Pic's when you get it installed. With fire = extra drool points!! ;)
     
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  9. Lousyweather

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    nope, understood.....we are a Harman dealer. I don't know anything about the Ec0 units, but folks here seem to think a lot of them....I am sure it will serve you well!!!!!
     
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    And some folks here think a lot of the Harmans. :D
     
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    Yes We Do :thumbs:
     
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    I should have added "and beer."
     
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    Pipe, connectors and oak ordered!
     
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    X2 on the congrats.

    Also, if you DON'T post any pics, we won't really believe you actually installed it. :p

    The old saying is "No pics = it really didn't happen!"
     
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    and, I swear I wont comment on those pics either....don't be scared! (I tend to be somewhat picky in the Harman builds, but since yours is Drolet, well, I cant comment...all good!)
     
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    please see pic above i just posted. Yep, it's actually installed and running :) :p
     
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    looks like a good install.....well, except for the lack of the wall plate on the outlet, that is:zip:
     
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    Very nice. Should keep the shack toasty!!

    Enjoy! :)
     
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