On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:44:41 -0800 (PST), jim
wrote:

I assume these are both free-standing units. *If you were looking at
fireplace inserts, which manufacturer would you go with? *Jotul makes
some impressive inserts that I've seen.

My brother has a Pacific Energy insert - Vista Model. Wicked unit.
Lifetime on the fire box + blower. / glass wash system and he burns
low (smolder) all the time with very little in the liner come clean
out time.

Interesting! This is a brand I haven't encountered, so I'll have to
check it out. Thanks for posting this.