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Lopi Republic 1250

Review: Lopi Republic 1250

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In the six years I have used the stove the door hinge pins had to be replaced along with the door seal. When starting it is often hard to get a draw without smoke entering the room. I have had several wood stoves and this one is below average.

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Lopi Republic 1250
Reviewed and rated by Eric on June 08, 2020

I bought the 1250 in Dec 2019. I’ve never had a
problem with smoke in the house when lighting.
I had an outside air installed when they put in stove.
It takes a bit to heat...

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Lopi Republic 1250
Reviewed and rated by North Woods on December 11, 2019

I put this stove in a new 1150 square foot house with full basement and attached garage in fall 2019.

6 inches wetblown cellulose in walls and 20 inches dry blown in attic.

Lots...

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Lopi Republic 1250
Reviewed and rated by Nancy Lee on November 19, 2019

I have been heating my 800 + sq ft home for the last 5 years with Lopi Republic 1250. I see others have had a problem with smoke when first lighting the stove. I was told by the dealer from which...

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Reviewed and rated by Jeff on January 08, 2018

I purchased this stove maybe 10 years ago . It heats my 1000 squares easily. Now retired I use it 24 hrs a day I love it , no matter how cold it gets I am always comfortable

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Reviewed and rated by J. HUNTER on April 26, 2017

This Lopi Republic 1250 stove will heat our 1150 sf house but does take a while. The fire box is small so the wood needs to be small pieces. If the fire is started properly, per instructions, we...

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Reviewed and rated by Joyce Buwa on January 30, 2017

I am so happy with this Lopi Republic 1250. It is very easy to use, user friendly, economical and most importantly it works. It can heat up the room immediately with just using few woods. I can...

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Reviewed and rated by Jason on November 13, 2016

I have only had this stove a few months. First thing i want to say is this little stove will absolutely do an 8 hour burn. And that is without going out of the way to stack the box full.
I...

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Lopi Republic 1250
Reviewed and rated by glen on December 26, 2015

have had our stove for 3 years now ,only source of heat on PNW coast. heats 1145 sf o.k.. once you get the hang of the new stoves lighting is a breeze and burning is...

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Reviewed and rated by Phil on November 27, 2015

Bought a Lopi 1250 2008 model last Spring used for around $200.00 and am a happy camper.I have had a liberty about 15 years ago which was a lot bigger for a bigger house so was partial to the...

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Reviewed and rated by Alfred on October 09, 2015

I bought a Lopi so long. Ago I do’n remember the year. The sove above average. We. Love it
Essphealy how clean it burn

ALFRED.

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Lopi Republic 1250
Reviewed and rated by Tim on January 21, 2015

I purchased this stove in 2011 for use in my small 240 sq ft cabin. the cabin has nine foot walls with a 100 square foot loft. the peak of the roof is nearly 14 feet high so there is plenty of...

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Reviewed and rated by Lloyd Brodnia on February 05, 2014

I fired up my Lopi Republic 1250 for the first time last week. All the smoke went up the chimney; none came into the living room of our cabin. No need for a bypass system. It takes a while for...

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Reviewed and rated by Mike Woods on November 20, 2013

We recently bought a Lopi Republic 1250 free standing wood stove. Once it gets going, it is a nice little stove. However, we have not found a dependable way to light it without filling up the...

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