This fire pit is one of a few covered pits that is on the list ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM of approved products for Disney Fort Wilderness. The product served its purpose well and provided excellent fires throughout the evening. We were able to open the door and do s'mores, but I had to be careful because the handle was a bit hot on occasions. Additionally, I wish they had replaced some of the standard nuts with lock nuts in some places. We lost the door handle after just a couple of days of usage. Not a deal breaker, just a recommendation. I still give it 5 stars.
I viewed your video in search of a replacement for my MFfire Nova 2, and your review proved to be quite informative. However, I observed some significant omissions regarding the Nova 2. One notable issue is the smoke expulsion when adding wood due to the stove's roof angle, prompting me to install an external fan connected to the air vent to prevent smoke infiltration during stove use. Additionally, the absence of an air vent control hampers the ability to regulate the burn, resulting in excessive wood consumption and the majority of the heat escaping through the chimney rather than being efficiently transferred into the home. Despite these drawbacks, the Nova 2 does offer a positive feature with its expansive glass door, providing a captivating view of the flames, and the window rarely accumulates soot. In my experience, while the Nova is an intriguing stove, its critical faults make it challenging to justify its inclusion in your top five recommendations.
IDK I think the last one IMO has tons of aesthetics, much more then the others. Maybe I am weird but that thing look awesome! Thanks for the info I will hopefully be doing a wood insert prior to winter. I’m already running a keystone joker lite in my garage and keeps the upstairs pretty nice. I want the adaptability when I lose power to be able to use a secondary heat source
We have a working fireplace that we use built original to our 1900s house. We got it fixed cleaned and so forth. Now i do want to get an insert for it but everywhere in iowa city, they sell like 2 fireplace inserts and then the rest is all gas.
Yeah its hard to find a good showroom. If you need help or want to talk to a salesman about some of the ones you saw in the video please call us at (303) 800-5659
I'm in Austria, Europe and have what's called in German a "wasserfuerender Kamin". This is a fireplace insert with a "water jacket" i.e. pipes that surround the fireplace box which connects to my plumbing and an 800 liter layered hot water storage tank. 75 percent of the heat goes to heat the water and 25 into the room. It cuts my oil costs in half or more. Just wondering why these don't seem to be sold in the U.S.? Enjoy your videos and learned a lot watching them before purchasing my own.
We don't do too smart things in the USA. Everything is made to be dummy proof as much as possible to reduce liability claims. This rules out a lot of smart products which requires operators with some understanding of how things work. İf the user has to call plumber time to time, that's not a good product.
Also I'm sure there are products like you describe around here too but they are not common. I'd love to have one because i have the same setup with hydronic heat and fireplace.
The other thing is, most houses in the USA are wood construction. Not concrete. So any small or large water leaks can cause very expensive damage to the house. So people try to minimize water inside the house.
Because of this video, I introduced friends to check out this stove and the 230. They are buying the 230 (Nov. 2024). You mention the Montlake line, but do not comment on the 230 in this video. What are your thoughts on it compared to the 300, besides the smaller firebox and lesser BTUs? Thanks.
@@embersliving Thank you very much for the response. I will get to check out the 230 when it is installed in two weeks. The big protruding top on both of these models is great for pots, by the way, which you know, of course.
Can I put an wood burning insert into my existing steel fireplace? if it fit with the clearance needed for air and I could place the chimney liner down to it wouldn't that work too?
Hello, Looking to get the Regency CI2700 but not seeing it on your website? Do you sell this anymore? Wanting the Low Profile 1 piece surround and also would need the flue offset adapter for my setup. I am in California but hopefully you can ship it direct?
I owned a Buck insert for over 20 years and opted for another a couple years back. 4 cu.ft. Box and beautiful fire display. The large box allows me to load it up and forget about it most of the day. It was a beast to get into my raised hearth at nearly 600 lbs.
Could you compare an wood stove insert with an efficient zero clearance? I like the wood inserts but I don’t think they would work with new construction if there is no existing fireplace to install them.
Yep you can at least on the steel top. It works fine, you just have to be careful because the water can potentially damage the finish on the stove top. If that happens, you may need to sand it and do touch up with some stove paint spray. For the most part, drops of water don't seem to affect the top at all -- just blot it up fast. We keep a pot of water on the top of the stove to humidify the house. Getting it to boiling can take a while -- I recommend using a single-walled stainless steel tea kettle with a whistle.
Great video. I recently purchased a Fusion 24 here in Canada. I really liked the fact it was "contemporary" and included a circulation chamber for installation. Although the minimum req of 19" depth was a lot. I noticed on mine, the little pullout details tab below the handle says not approved for sale in US after May 15th 2020. My unit was made in May 2021. Kinda funny, just curious if the models you guys have in the states say the same thing.
@@the.essentialman it's been great. Really puts out a lot of heat. Only thing I don't like is the auto Air control lever. I find it works great for the starting of the fire but it chokes the fire out whenever you wanna add firewood causing it to smolder. I've fixed that issue by bending it so it's not automatic anymore but rather manual control for air. Way better controlling the burn yourself anyways.
@@kevinpowers675 We bought the Montlake 300 so I can tell you from personal experience that it's pretty good. It has reburners on the top of it - so once you get it going, you're getting more BTUs as it burns the smoke again, which in turn makes it heat up quickly. From cold -- I run the first burn of about 4 logs (usually a mix of soft and hard woods) and some kindling/tinder with the flue fully open. Usually this takes about 1.5-2hrs to burn through and by then the firebox is hitting about 450-550F. Once those logs are just about down to coals, I'll throw in two more logs and once those catch, I set the flue to about an inch above closed. It runs 2 to 3 hours depending on the wood. Soft woods burn faster. Firebox will continue to climb above 600F and holds really well. Overnight if I throw in 4 logs at say 11pm, we will get heat through the night and by 6-7am we will still have hot and glowing embers underneath the ash. We had one cord to play with last winter and we managed to make it last from December into the beginning of March, while using normal furnace heat to supplement. This year we upped our cordage to three. The Montlake heats about 2400 sq ft easily -- our main and upstairs floors.
So we don’t share the prices because they change a lot . Like this video is nearly two years old . Please call us or visit our website for updated prices
This fire pit is one of a few covered pits that is on the list ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM of approved products for Disney Fort Wilderness. The product served its purpose well and provided excellent fires throughout the evening. We were able to open the door and do s'mores, but I had to be careful because the handle was a bit hot on occasions. Additionally, I wish they had replaced some of the standard nuts with lock nuts in some places. We lost the door handle after just a couple of days of usage. Not a deal breaker, just a recommendation. I still give it 5 stars.
Yeah not bad
I viewed your video in search of a replacement for my MFfire Nova 2, and your review proved to be quite informative. However, I observed some significant omissions regarding the Nova 2. One notable issue is the smoke expulsion when adding wood due to the stove's roof angle, prompting me to install an external fan connected to the air vent to prevent smoke infiltration during stove use. Additionally, the absence of an air vent control hampers the ability to regulate the burn, resulting in excessive wood consumption and the majority of the heat escaping through the chimney rather than being efficiently transferred into the home.
Despite these drawbacks, the Nova 2 does offer a positive feature with its expansive glass door, providing a captivating view of the flames, and the window rarely accumulates soot. In my experience, while the Nova is an intriguing stove, its critical faults make it challenging to justify its inclusion in your top five recommendations.
Thank you for your insightful comment Tom!! WE appreciate the view and comment!
Uuuu I like the 3rd stove with grill! Perfect for my kitchen fireplace so I can also cook inside of it!
Nice! That would be awesome.
IDK I think the last one IMO has tons of aesthetics, much more then the others. Maybe I am weird but that thing look awesome! Thanks for the info I will hopefully be doing a wood insert prior to winter. I’m already running a keystone joker lite in my garage and keeps the upstairs pretty nice. I want the adaptability when I lose power to be able to use a secondary heat source
So true! Thanks for watching!
We have a working fireplace that we use built original to our 1900s house. We got it fixed cleaned and so forth. Now i do want to get an insert for it but everywhere in iowa city, they sell like 2 fireplace inserts and then the rest is all gas.
Yeah its hard to find a good showroom. If you need help or want to talk to a salesman about some of the ones you saw in the video please call us at (303) 800-5659
I'm in Austria, Europe and have what's called in German a "wasserfuerender Kamin". This is a fireplace insert with a "water jacket" i.e. pipes that surround the fireplace box which connects to my plumbing and an 800 liter layered hot water storage tank. 75 percent of the heat goes to heat the water and 25 into the room. It cuts my oil costs in half or more.
Just wondering why these don't seem to be sold in the U.S.?
Enjoy your videos and learned a lot watching them before purchasing my own.
I honestly am not sure why!!🤓 Thanks for watching George.
We don't do too smart things in the USA. Everything is made to be dummy proof as much as possible to reduce liability claims. This rules out a lot of smart products which requires operators with some understanding of how things work. İf the user has to call plumber time to time, that's not a good product.
Also I'm sure there are products like you describe around here too but they are not common. I'd love to have one because i have the same setup with hydronic heat and fireplace.
The other thing is, most houses in the USA are wood construction. Not concrete. So any small or large water leaks can cause very expensive damage to the house. So people try to minimize water inside the house.
Because of this video, I introduced friends to check out this stove and the 230. They are buying the 230 (Nov. 2024). You mention the Montlake line, but do not comment on the 230 in this video. What are your thoughts on it compared to the 300, besides the smaller firebox and lesser BTUs? Thanks.
They are both great!
@@embersliving Thank you very much for the response. I will get to check out the 230 when it is installed in two weeks. The big protruding top on both of these models is great for pots, by the way, which you know, of course.
Can I put an wood burning insert into my existing steel fireplace? if it fit with the clearance needed for air and I could place the chimney liner down to it wouldn't that work too?
and you can't get to cleaning the creosote
Hello, Looking to get the Regency CI2700 but not seeing it on your website? Do you sell this anymore? Wanting the Low Profile 1 piece surround and also would need the flue offset adapter for my setup. I am in California but hopefully you can ship it direct?
Can you please call us I’m sure we can find what what you want
Which one has the Most Quiet Blowers ? Thank You For your Help
Do you want a gas burning fireplace??
@@embersliving wood burning fireplace insert
I owned a Buck insert for over 20 years and opted for another a couple years back. 4 cu.ft. Box and beautiful fire display. The large box allows me to load it up and forget about it most of the day. It was a beast to get into my raised hearth at nearly 600 lbs.
dang, nice!
With a model like the Iron Strike Mont lake, does the top plate get too hot for wood mantle or TV over the fireplace?
It can get too hot you might need to figure outways to redirect the heat.
Do you recommend the Montlake 230 cause we don’t have enough clearance for the 300.
Yeha that is great! Please call us for more info (303) 800-5659
Could you make a new 2023 list of top 5 wood burning inserts not stoves? Thanks
Possibly. We don’t have much inserts I. The store but we could maybe still do a video
Could you compare an wood stove insert with an efficient zero clearance? I like the wood inserts but I don’t think they would work with new construction if there is no existing fireplace to install them.
they are similar, they both are EPA and use the same technology
can you boil water on the top shelf of the iron strike montlaka
People say you can but we dont recommend it.
Yep you can at least on the steel top. It works fine, you just have to be careful because the water can potentially damage the finish on the stove top. If that happens, you may need to sand it and do touch up with some stove paint spray. For the most part, drops of water don't seem to affect the top at all -- just blot it up fast. We keep a pot of water on the top of the stove to humidify the house. Getting it to boiling can take a while -- I recommend using a single-walled stainless steel tea kettle with a whistle.
Great video. I recently purchased a Fusion 24 here in Canada. I really liked the fact it was "contemporary" and included a circulation chamber for installation. Although the minimum req of 19" depth was a lot. I noticed on mine, the little pullout details tab below the handle says not approved for sale in US after May 15th 2020. My unit was made in May 2021. Kinda funny, just curious if the models you guys have in the states say the same thing.
yes that is correct, those old models are not around anymore here
Hi, I'm looking at getting supreme fusion. Can't find any reviews online or user experience. Would appreciate hearing your experience. Thanks
@@the.essentialman it's been great. Really puts out a lot of heat. Only thing I don't like is the auto Air control lever. I find it works great for the starting of the fire but it chokes the fire out whenever you wanna add firewood causing it to smolder. I've fixed that issue by bending it so it's not automatic anymore but rather manual control for air. Way better controlling the burn yourself anyways.
How do you feel about the Travis industries large flash mount? I never seen you post anything on Travis industries/Lopi
they are nice too, but I do not work with them much
Do you guys offer the cast iron riser or the extended trim plate for the Vermont Castings?
I wil have to check on that
Can you cook on the Iron Strike Montlake unit?
I suppose so
Do you guys ship by any chance
US only
ok! can u also provide where to order the stove . can u pls provide the links on desc. below. hope it's honest review.thanks
Yes they are on our website www.embersliving.com
Well done
Thsnks
I have a wood burning fireplace insert. Can I hang a tv over it? Thanks
What can be expected as far as burn times on the montlake ?realistically ✌🏻
What type of wood are you burning
@@embersliving seasoned various hardwoods mostly oak, locus, maple
@@kevinpowers675 We bought the Montlake 300 so I can tell you from personal experience that it's pretty good. It has reburners on the top of it - so once you get it going, you're getting more BTUs as it burns the smoke again, which in turn makes it heat up quickly. From cold -- I run the first burn of about 4 logs (usually a mix of soft and hard woods) and some kindling/tinder with the flue fully open. Usually this takes about 1.5-2hrs to burn through and by then the firebox is hitting about 450-550F. Once those logs are just about down to coals, I'll throw in two more logs and once those catch, I set the flue to about an inch above closed. It runs 2 to 3 hours depending on the wood. Soft woods burn faster. Firebox will continue to climb above 600F and holds really well. Overnight if I throw in 4 logs at say 11pm, we will get heat through the night and by 6-7am we will still have hot and glowing embers underneath the ash. We had one cord to play with last winter and we managed to make it last from December into the beginning of March, while using normal furnace heat to supplement. This year we upped our cordage to three. The Montlake heats about 2400 sq ft easily -- our main and upstairs floors.
Rough prices would be nice
So we don’t share the prices because they change a lot . Like this video is nearly two years old . Please call us or visit our website for updated prices
What about kuma wood inserts built in Idaho
those I have not heard of
..nice capri pants bro
you like?
So how about options for the best budget insert? Don't care about looks. Just price, function and safety!
Probably the Timberwolf 2100
does the montlake qualify for 2022 tax credit?
its EPA certified.
...but great video and I see ur a good guy, just lose the metro-pants will ya?
never
Please say the word Masonry. You are saying Masonary. 😅
ok
You really should include the pricing on these after you talk about them...goodbye
Why do people say masonary. It's masonry. Masonary isn't a word. There's only 1 A
Drives me crazary!
oh dang