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   Joe_Stang | Dec 03, 2000 11:48pm | #1

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   I believe it should read BIS ultra not IS ultra

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   Jack_Lindsey | Dec 07, 2000 10:04am | #2

   *We installed a Regency Warmhearth when our home was built 2 years ago and are very pleased with it. We live in southern Oregon where winter temperatures can stay in the 20's to low 30's for weeks, and the stove keeps inside temp's in the high 60's to low 70's. It's not uncommon to have to open a window to cool off if outdoor temp's get into the 40's. We don't need to run the heat pump at all when the stove is in use.Be sure to get the optional blower kit. It's pretty noisy on the high setting but low is quiet and does a reasonable job at blowing heat into the room.In retrospect, if I was doing it again I'd duct it throughout the house and install a better blower.Can't comment on the ultra since I've had no experience with it.

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   Joe_S. | Dec 10, 2000 07:43am | #3

   *Thanks for your advice Jack. Was the noisy blower you mentioned from Regency or another brand, and yes I am ducting it into my basement. I have to buy an inline blower for that part. Thanks again

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   Jack_Lindsey | Dec 11, 2000 10:14am | #4

   *The dealer advised me that the blower was not a Regency but it was the only one they carried. It doesn't have a brand name anywhere I can see. I live in the boonies and we either buy whatever the merchants carry or try to mail order, so I didn't have many options. For example, when I need dowels I can buy a few in limited sizes locally for 27 cents apiece or mail order for 3 cents.

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   Joe_Stang | Dec 11, 2000 10:14am | #5

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   I am buying an airtight wood burning fireplace for my home and have narrowed the search to either a IS ultra or Regency. They are very similar in specifications, which one is really the best?