Regency i2500 Wood burning insert. First-time wood stove owner gives a quick overview
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- This is my 1st UA-cam video, hopefully other wood stove enthusiasts will enjoy it. When I was first shopping for one and trying to do research, I couldn’t find a single video of a homeowner using a Regency i2500. In this video I go into some detail about the stove, but not too in depth. Feel free to ask me any questions you have and I’ll do my best to answer them.
Ps. All that knocking and clicking you hear is just the stove heating up, not long after this video ended it stopped clicking and clanking. It’s just the metal heating up and expanding.
Thanks for the video!
You’ll have no regrets with your purchase.
I’m in Canada and my regency is 18 years old and I use it 24 hours a day all winter long. The only thing is the sensor for the fan needs replacing.
Starting your fire with a torch is the BEST way and leaving the door ajar for a few minutes. After she’s burning for a couple hours you will find all surfaces will increase in temperature, that’s the radiant heat 👍👍👍.
My next purchase will be the hybrid model.
Enjoy your new stove 😊
Thanks for watching
Wow, perfect timing. Just found you. After a 30-day research and 4 dealers I'm getting the medium Regency insert i2450 non-catalytic tomorrow. Free super quiet blower special which is almost $400.00 US. Non-Catalytic because I don't want anything to do with extra maintenance or changing parts etc. The absolute less future cost even in 5 to 10 years from now. The BEST Regency Warranty will deliver just fine for us. The hybrid tax credit $ is very attractive but still prefer the simpler maintenance route. That's some incredible temperatures. Thank you very much for your video and yes that wood is a little close.
We have the I2450, going on our second year. We also have the blower. We absolutely LOVE our stove and enjoy the warmth and efficiency of the stove. It was our first wood burning stove and it was a learning curve for us our first few months of using it. We have it dialed in now! Make sure your wood moisture is under 20%, I didn’t know this the whole first year of usage and had some pretty good build up of creosote. Lesson learned, I bought a wood moisture gauge and my wood has had plenty of time to dry out over the summer. Enjoy!!
Looking at purchasing this wood stove, thank you for posting this video.
Awesome stove. A suggestion if you’re open to it…don’t engage the catalyst until your already dialed back. It’s job is to burn the smoke/ off gassing vapors from the wood to maintain heat rather than directly burning the wood in a traditional fire. That’s why the wood last so much longer. With a fire going this good there is no smoke- so it’s just pushing your cat to the top end of parameters and it isn’t doing anything beside taking lifespan off.
I’m always trying to learn, so thank you for the suggestion. And thank you for watching.
I’ve been looking at this stove so, your video helped me
Glad I could help
I have a Regency i1500 and this is my third burning season since I had it installed up here in New England. I love it, I get a little excited this time of year when the forecast shows a nice cold front coming our way. I don’t know if your larger firebox will make a difference or not, but the only issues I’ve had with the catalyst is I was getting fly ash clogging up the holes in the flame guard after about a cord or so of wood. Not I big deal to clean out with a vacuum. Just keep an eye out for a noticeable decrease in airflow when you engage the catalyst. Other than that the i2450 I was using for a couple years in my previous house was bomb proof. I’m a little jealous of your blower fan, the smaller i1500 has some quality issues and is a bit noisier, but it’s the only one that fits in my fireplace.
We have a lot in common, I check the weather constantly looking for upcoming cold fronts so I can use the stove more. I live in NC so our cold fronts are a little different than yours lol. Lately the daytime highs are 50-60s and nighttime lows are mid 30s and I haven’t been able to use the stove, the house heats up during the day from the sun and holds onto it most of the night and the heat pump might kick on a little if any at all. Thanks for the fly ash tip. I’ll have to see if I can figure out how to get to it to check on the cat. Although I’ve barely ran it so far, maybe 5 all night burns and I just let it go out in the morning. Thanks for watching!
what sqft does your i1500 heat? I need to heat 1400-1500sqft and cant decide between i1500 or i2500
@@tobiasroehr8671 if you have the room definitely get the i2500. I’ve heard of a few people having bad luck with the i2500 having a loud blower and the air control not having much effect. You can build a small fire in a bigger box, but you can’t build a big fire in a small box
I just had the i2100 put in got it used and restored it. It is an absolute beast for being 20 y/o. I love it. Little small for the space though. I just like wood heat and use it if I want to have a fire or for backup heat just in case.
This is my first wood stove/insert and I’m hooked. I can’t wait for it to get cold so I can use it more. Something satisfying about heating your house with wood that others don’t understand if they’ve never done it.
@@jon3296 yeah me too. My buddies use to have a stove that we would use when working or hanging out in the garage/cabin. The heat is fantastic, warm you to the bone type of heat. Always wanted one.
I'm shopping for this same model. Appreciate the video.
I love it so far. It was a couple hundred more than the i2450, but the i2500 qualifies for the 26% tax credit which applies to the stove, liner, and installation costs. So supposedly I might get back $1,800 extra on my taxes by getting this model instead of the i2450.
I have this exact stove on order. I can’t wait to have it installed. Glad you made this video. I couldn’t find one for it a month ago as well. I was surprised tonight seeing this. We ordered ours last week in September ,we’re told it would be installed by Halloween. Well now we’re looking by the end of November. Stove hadn’t been shipped yet. Ahhhhh. Shipping dates November 1st. Not happy but what can I do. O well. Thanks for making video.
hi, where did u order the stove? i'm buying one but some websites r not legit. thanks in advance
I went to a local fireplace store. “Ace chimney “ in Elkton MD
Have you got your stove yet?
December 13th is the day
3 more days. I’m sitting in front of probably the last regular fire right now.
Try one of those eco fans that you place on top of the stove. It moves faster when the stove is at a high temp. Great if you're in a power outage.
Thanks for the video. We have the exact same one, but the second fire (tonight) had an issue with it not venting and smoked up my living room pretty good. Need to troubleshoot it now! Also, as an FYI, you shouldn't use fire starter/fatwood in these. Just regular wood. You'll ruin your catalyst.
You are right about the fire starters, I shouldn’t have used them. I read through the list of items not allowed to be burned in these stoves and it’s crazy. Regency said burning lumber cut ends, kiln dried wood, and those compressed bio logs will all void the warranty.
@@jon3296 Kiln-dried wood, too? Guess I need to read my warranty docs! The compressed wood, "fat wood", and fire starters can clog up the catalyst, for sure, but I'm not sure why kiln-dried wood would be an issue.
@@TheSuccessfulEmerald I think it’s bc they have such low moisture content they’re able to get to higher temps and cause damage. I think if you just keep an eye on temps it should be fine but that’s just my opinion.
I just posted a comment. I thought this qualified for a tax credit, but I think it is the i2500 hybrid that qualifies.
I don't understand why blower fans have to make any noise at all. I have two Samsung split unit AC's/heat pumps in the living room and front room. They have huge blower fans in them and move a lot of air, and even on high you can barely hear them.
The fan on this insert doesn't make much noise at all.
Do you think there is enough space and heat to boil a small pot of water on top?
There definitely is, but I’ve heard people complaining that the kettle scratches the stove top and leaves rust stains and rusts itself. To add moisture back to the air we run a rainbow on the lowest setting and have humidifiers in the bedrooms. Even with the humidifiers, the insert drops the humidity to 35%
Jon thanks for sharing! You are right, no one on here has a personal review on this stove. I'm also looking to buy my first insert and my local store says this is his best he has. I can't find an online price for this unit, would you mind sharing your a rough estimate of total cost+installation?
I live in NC and as you know prices vary by location, but I paid $7,000 and that included sweeping the masonry chimney prior to install, the stove and insulated liner itself and installed, a very large stainless cap that covered the entire chimney crown, he repaired a lot of masonry cracks on the crown, pressure washed the 30ish foot tall brick chimney and applied a waterproof sealant to the bricks.
@@jon3296 thanks for sharing! I'm a little up north from you in VA. How long was your lead time?
@@clev1977 I got lucky, I got mine in March, my chimney sweep was able to get it shipped to him in about a week and he installed it the next week. How far north in Va? I used Clean Sweep and he’s in southern Va on or near lake Gaston I think.
@@jon3296 Northern VA, near Alexandria. I think we have a chimney sweep in this area.
@@clev1977 Hi Aaron. I ordered mine in January and it was installed in...late June. We paid about $7,500 for it installed, but the store I got it from said prices were going to significantly increase and it was lucky we bought ours when we did. That being said, I consider it an investment and know it is safer, cleaner, and will add value to our home. Plus, if you get it installed next year, the biomass credit is going up to 30%!
Thank you for the video! How has it held up since the video? Has the glass blackened at all? Love the insert but have heard catalytic burners are notorious for black glass.
It’s holding up great and I’m very happy I chose this model. We live in NC so it doesn’t get frigid here. The past week or so it gets down in the low 20s at night and up to 40s-50s during the day and I’ve been able to heat the downstairs part of our house completely with the insert. I light it around 6-7pm and get it going nice and hot and pack it mostly full at midnight and when we get up in the morning at 7 it’s still putting out some heat. Then we just let it die down for the day and the downstairs will stay 70 all day with residual heat until evening when it’s getting dark and cold and I’ll light it again. I tried keeping it going 24hrs a day but it’s too much heat for our climate and just overkill until it gets colder. I’m a little bummed that it doesn’t heat the upstairs up past 63-65 (perfect for sleep if you ask me, unacceptably frigid temps if u ask my wife). Our house is 2 story 2100ish house and the stove is rated for that square footage, but I just haven’t figured out how to get the heat up there without cooking us to death downstairs. I am pleasantly surprised at how clean my glass stays, it stays pretty much clear but at worst it will smudge up some, but nothing worth complaining about. To clean any soot off the glass I’ve only had to use water and a paper towel. I’ve seen videos of the regency i2700 making the glass blacked out, but so far so good this glass is staying close to crystal clear. Sorry for the crazy long reply, but I just love talking about this stuff. Thanks for watching, I want to make some more videos about it, and this time I’ll hold the phone horizontal so the video looks better lol.
Thank you so much for the video Jon. This is very helpful since I wasn't sure on going with the 2400 or 2500. I just have one question, what is the heat thermometer reading on the hearth floor, and on the floor (is it laminate flooring?) If it gets too hot, would it pop it or bend the floor?
Glad you liked it. That thermostat mounted to the brick is connected to a probe that is inserted into the flue directly at the top of the stove, it comes with this model. I love it and like watching how even very small air-control adjustments have an effect on the temperature. And the floors are “LVP” luxury vinyl plank. I’ve used the handheld infrared thermostat and checked the floor in front of the stove after it’s been going for hours and it’s gotten up to about 115 and the floors seem fine
@@jon3296 sounds good, and thank you for the quick response. In my house the hearth its only 8 inches out to the front, and ground level, so I was concern that it may do any damage since its not a few inches off the floor like yours.
Had my stove i2450 installed, my brick fireplace is same as yours in video. Had fire inspector check and your hearth should be minimum 18" _ informed me vinyl plank flooring will ignite quickly from embers. Be safe ...
@@terencefaison8853 did he mention any solutions for yours if it isn't 18 inches? Since mine is floor level, can I simply install a piece of granite on the front, or cut in a T shape and sit the insert there too?
@@danysoccer8 I looked into the manual and in the USA the hearth must extend 16” from the fuel loading door, in Canada it’s 18”. Thermal floor protection with a R value of 2.8 is required If the unit is raised 0-3” from the bottom of appliance to the floor. Thermal floor protection isn’t required if the unit is raised greater than 3”. I hope this helps. You can also Google the digital regency owner’s manual for more clearance questions. Thanks for watching
We are thinking of getting the Regency i2500. I want to the glass to have a good viewing area to see the fire. I find this very relaxing. This fire looks like quite the inferno! Can adjusting the oxygen intake temper the flames? Also, how wide and tall is the glass? I also will look this up online. ty. Ps: This model qualifies for a tax credit.
You will love it! The glass does black over but the high heat removes it.
nice! i want one too
how much is it & where did u purchase it? thanks
I bought it from a local chimney sweep. My price included a few extras, but I paid $7,000 installed. The stove itself was maybe $3,500-$4,000 maybe, but I had to buy a 30’ stainless insulated liner which costs almost as much as the stove. I would have installed it myself but I don’t do heights and my house is very tall. Plus my Chinney is on the side of the house and they had to use a bucket truck to reach the top of my chimney lol.
Don't they have anything other than these large flat black metal panels to cover the opening of the original fireplace? Something colorful or decorative would be nice. But this is all I ever see.
Depends on the brand, most are like this, but I’ve seen a few with some nice accent work.
Look at Hampton. They are Regencys with cast iron faces
Who needs fire starters when you have a blow torch?
Lol exactly, I don’t use them anymore. I was so excited to get a “real fire” going I went overkill. Now I still use the “top-down” method with the blow torch on the kindling for maybe 30 seconds or so, but no more fire starters. Thanks for watching, and happy thanksgiving.
Thats funny!!! I have fire starters for my charcoal grill and those you purchase in Lowes or Depot! Blow torch? mine need a torch lighter ... whats better than a regular lighter?! LOL ... simple.
Pretty sure those cabinets are too close. And u need ember protection in front of the stove. That wood floor is going to get hot
Thanks for the concern but everything is well beyond regency’s clearances. Thanks for watching 👍
Update video???
I just made a quick update video. I plan on making more. Thanks for watching
Hi Jon. Would you be willing to communicate with me via text or email or messenger? I just found your video and I recently purchased this exact wood stove insert. I'm a bit overwhelmed and somewhat confused about how to use this. I would appreciate being able to communicate with someone who who has experience with this. It's not like the fireplace I used to have.
Dude. U gotta use they thermometer way up close. U can’t shoot it that far away. Ur gonna over fire that stove
I don’t normally keep the air control wide open continuously, I was just getting the fire started and getting it nice and hot at the beginning. After I stopped recording the video I started closing the air control down and started bringing the flu temps down to around 600-700ish. The air control works pretty good and is able to really slow the fire down low. But yeah you’re right if you run it wide open too hot for too long it might not be the best for your pipe. That handheld infrared thermometer is made to be used from a distance according to the package instructions. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@jon3296 I agree, youre going to overfire the stove if you leave it up that high for long. Not just the pipe but the insert itself. Once I get the fire rolling i start to dial it back almost immediately. Directions also say not to build a roaring fire in a cold stove. These stoves also have a tendency to crack in the front by the door if they are over fired. So be careful.
@@Alexandro345 I’m not one to argue , especially since I’m still learning, but the regency manual does say regular operating temps over 1000 are normal. And the regency UA-cam video on how to use this stove gets up to like 1200 or 1400 degree in their video (yikes that’s hot lol). Keep in mind that temp readout is from a probe sitting directly above the catalyst in the flu, so maybe that’s why the temp seems too high. I think I am guilty of maybe getting it too hot too fast here, so thanks for the advice and thanks for watching.
@@jon3296 fair enough. I'm going on the instructions for my particular stove. I have seen plenty of overfired stoves for sale used. I guess the newer manuals are a bit more detailed and my unit is not a catalyst type just a reburn system since it's from 01.
Regency anything sucks poor stoves and bad customer service.