Hello Boss 302
Going into 3rd season I think may be my fourth have to look
I have the 1450 I'm very happy with mine no problems keeping my house and water warm. (2500 sq ft) The cons I can think of is
Cons
1. cost more money than classic comparable in size
2. Little more cleaning and maintance I can have mine cleaned good in 20 minutes (weekly)once you get a system down its no big deal as far as cleaning
3.less burn time (comparing e-1450 to a classic 5036). I could be wrong depending on demand and weather temps of each situation (how tight your home is and your heat demand everyone's situation is different). Mine is 16 to 18 hrs max usually unless its 50 degrees outside. you get longer burn times out of classic total because more wood can be loaded into classic
4. May get some disagreement on this but i think from my results need wood under 15% if possible for cleaner burning (hotter fires and chamber temps)and easier cleaning for next time cleaning
5 Some wood splitting required for wood can't through in all full rounds and expect the fire not to go out need to maintain some coals to keep/staying lit ( this you will learn on your own others know what I'm talking about with e classics (cb anyway)
6. Getting someone else to add wood while gone/wife,neighbor,friend etc. could be dangerous from opening door to quick to add wood and getting burnt or a new haircut from not being familiar with opening of bypass door on reaction chamber and waiting for a minute. A reaction chamber flash fire/flames from unburned gases escaping from door can scare the heck out of you anyway if nothing else.
I know it's happen to myself it wakes you up in a hurry!!
Pro's
1. Less wood consumption
2. Less smoke from stack not constantly smoking (complaining neighbors?)
3. Smaller in size compared to classic (more eye appealing)
4. Phone compatible adjustments and viewing while away from home
5. Automatic lighting if needed (option offered )
6. May be allowed EPA regs (Classic may not be allowed in your State or town/village)?
7. May stop making classics eventually (rumored /heard) EPA regs
8. Upgrades and added options in future from central boiler.
9. If classics are stopped being made getting parts in future could be harder?
10. less ash to dispose of
11. Many temperature options you can set your water at and run times.
That's all I can think of right now will add if I think of more. These are all of my opinions others may disagree/agree But this is what I believe and works for me
Hello Boilerman and Roger hope all is well
Jack