Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Wood insert vs Wood Stove efficiency?

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PDA
09-18-00, 07:53 PM
I have heard that wood inserts are quite a bit less efficient than wood stoves which have more heating surfaces.
Can anyone tell me if a wood insert is any more efficient than just putting glass doors on fireplace and maybe a heat exchanger in the chimney? thanks,

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Jeff

PaulM
11-07-04, 02:38 PM
Hallo, I like to recommend a very efficient fireplace (up to 80 %) used by myself. It’s built as a wood-burning fireplace. Connected to the central heating it delivers heat and hot water as well. Check the Internet for technical information from the manufacturer xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Paul