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Old and Ugly vs New and $$$
Online descriptions of new, EPA certified, inserts certainly paint a pretty picture. Do the new inserts really live up to the hype? I can burn about 3 cords every year with my current insert. It is approaching 40yrs old.... It is reliable, noisy, and 100% manual (except for the thermocouple that will turn on the blowers if the box gets too hot). If I pack it full and close the vents just right it will blow hot air for about 8hrs. When the PA winters dip in to the double digit negatives I can only get 4-6 hours while keeping the room at 60°F or so.
20hr burn time and 80,000btu sounds really nice.... Do they deliver?
u/BarnacleThis467 — 4 days ago