So getting something to fit into my masonry fireplace in my new place has been a bit of a challenge. Was going to go with an inset I bought but seems like it won’t work as modifying it like I thought won’t work out. Problem with most inserts is the surround won’t fit because we have a mantle with side pieces and the clearance is only 42”. I may start a separate post titled “what will fit”. Anyways, I’ve been looking at setting a free standing stove in there. I’ve come across a gently used regency Hampton h300 but it will not fit without the short leg kit. The only place I’ve been able to find the legs(albeit a different color) is on regencypartsstore.com and they state that the legs will not fit the serial number of stove I’ve found(haven’t confirmed with a call yet, just through their site). Reached out directly to regency both through email and phone. No email reply and all they want to tell me over the phone is that I need to contact dealer. Just thought I’d reach out here and see if anyone had any information. Thank you.
Hey there. I currently use a Hampton H300 and its been a good stove for me for 6 years now. I had more luck going through their FB page and got quick response. These stove are no longer made and parts are probably getting harder to find. One option is to cut the legs down but you would lose the adjustable end. It doesn't appear the short lets are adjustable anyway. Hope it works out for you...its a solid stove and a good little heater.
Thanks for the reply. I got ahold of a local dealer and they said they can get the legs, price wasn’t terrible. This stove is definitely undersized for my 2500sqft 1850’s house and I know that going in. This will be going into masonry fireplace in living room. It’s small enough that I can mostly fit it into the fireplace and not having too much stick out as I don’t want to take up that space in the room. Also, it looks great. Future plans include a large stove in the kitchen and zoned heating for the upstairs. I’m not expecting this thing to make much of a dent in heating the downstairs, just some heat and ambiance. Guy is asking 1,100 for the thing but is negotiable, I’d probably go in at 600 and not want to pay more than about 800 seeing it is smaller and discontinued. If you don’t mind, what are some likes and dislikes? What kind of active burn times are you getting? I’d be happy with 5ish active hours, then coals to relight approx 8 hours later. Thanks FVHowler
Good deal on the short legs. Regular price was about $3000 and I paid $1800 for my stove brand new (closeout) in 2016 and was installed in our new house 2017. Honestly, I was not looking at this particular stove when shopping but it was such a good deal and after a little research pulled the trigger. My situation is somewhat different than yours...brand new house, well insulated, open floor plan in N Carolina. This stove heats my entire house which is two story 2600 sqft. On my typical winter night, I can load at 9pm (70*inside) and still have enough coals by 6am (65*) to get fire going again no problem so I can go up to 9 hours between loads. I burn a lot of oak which gives me the longest burn times. On the coldest days/nights it does struggle to keep up so the stove is slightly undersized for our house. This was my first epa stove so there was a learning curve coming from a 1990s insert. He should come down on that price...$800 seems fair. Check the fire brick, door gaskets, and front glass. I have the timberline brown color. One lever controls draft and no other damper installed, side door is really too small for loading so I use front door. Stove is non-catalytic and the baffle in top of firebox is stainless steel which I like. Firebrick (vermiculite) is very fragile...don't chunk your wood in there. I have a few cracked and will replace maybe next year. The flue collar can rotate from top to rear exhaust. I clean the pipe/chimney from the bottom up so its a little PIA to take the top of stove apart, remove the baffle to run a sooteater. Stove has a lot of gaskets...you'll find out if you take the top apart so keep some new handy. I like to replace the "flat" gaskets when doing my annual cleaning. This is pretty much an east/west loader only which I know many don't like but I find it burns just fine. Overall, they are great little stoves, heavy and seem well built and all cast iron...it may surprise you how much heat you'll get. Best of luck! FV
