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Quadrafire Classic Bay vs. Enviro M55 Cast Iron Free Standing

Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by kdp7462, Aug 11, 2015.

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  1. jtakeman

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    Got too start the day with a good toenail currling home brew. I wouldn't use donkin to wash my carafe!

    Doc's says I need to back it down as its beatin up my tummy. But without it I just can't get rollin. I'll ween down the power someday!!
     
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    I just lie to my Doc, then I can do what I want!
     
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    Your young, When ya get old your body rats ya out every chance it gets!!

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    So far I am liking them. Father/son team I am pretty sure. They carry a few different lines which was nice to review(had gone there looking at the Quad...didn't know much about Enviro)
    My brother used them last year for his Mt. Vernon and did a great job.
     
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    I think you will like the M55!!

    JT...What is the adjustable auger plate you spoke of??
     
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    Thanks, Eaton. I hope so.:) Have you had any problems with your insert? How available are parts and such?
     
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    Parts are readily available, but they are expensive. Mine seems to eat the burn pot agitator rod, I have replaced it twice in 4 years. The only other part I have replaced is the combustion blower. It heats like a beast and I think/hope you made a good decision.
     
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    Here's a couple a pics. 1st is the original the stove shipped with. With certain pellets it could actually produce closer to 70K BTU's and cook the stove. So enviro released an adjustable so the user could lower it if they found it was over heating even with the larger convection blower upgrade. See pic number 2 for the adjustable cover. I haven't done an upgrade, But believe it fits over the stock cover and allows the opening to be closed up to restrict the amount of pellets the auger can pick up. Lowering the feed rate and keeping the stove cooler. In most cases it wasn't needed, But installed and set slightly lower than the stock opening.

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    Thanks... Wonder which one I have!
     
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    So just came from the dealer. I've got the M55 scheduled for installation on August 25th! I'm excited....hoping we can get some painting done before hand. We've got new furniture coming on Tuesday(Its been an extensive couple of weeks). Once we have the furniture I can pick out colors. :D
     
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    Paint the entire room high temp black!!
     
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    I'll send the wife your way when I suggest that!! :p:heidi:
     
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    Could you ask her to pick me up some beer on the way over?? :D
     
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    Congrats on the purchase. I had a Quad Classic Bay 1200 and loved it. But we got Enerzone Eurostar 2 seasons ago and as Jay mentioned earlier, the High/Low feature is nice.

    I would have loved to have gotten an Enviro M 55 Steel (don't know why I prefer the looks of the Steel over the Cast, but I do :) )

    We look forward to pocs of your install and also your review of the stove based on your past experience with the Englander.

    Welcome to FHC :D
     
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    The stove has arrived! Installer has a pretty slick automatic hand jack to being it in up the stairs without needing to lift. Will get an "after"/install pic soon.
     

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    Ok, just looked at the stove while they are fabricating outside. Man date shows Dec. Of 13....will this have the updated cover jtakeman has a pic of above. Should I be concerned? What do I look for on the blower?
     
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    Must refrain!!
     
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    Your Filter kicked in :whistle:
     
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    Dec 13 should have all the necessary updates. You should be able to see the adjustable cover inside the hopper. The updated blower has part number 50-2481
     
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    Yep, confirmed with installer, all upgrades are there. Checked the cover in the hopper and the new blower when he is installing the thermostat
     
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