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Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert
- Ceramic glass door
- Arched cast iron door frame
- Includes 144CFM rotary blower
- Refractory brick lined firebox
- Exceeds EPA 2020 emissions requirements
- Features up to eight hours of burn time
- Installs into existing fireplace openings
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Product Details
Part Number: DB03125 eFireplaceStore Item Number: DRO-DB03125 UPC: 773388058887 Features
Technical Specifications
*Venting Requirements: This unit requires venting pipe with an inner diameter of 6 Inches. Please see the Venting Components section on this page if available for venting pipe that must be used with this unit. Drolet has a wide array of wood inserts. The Escape 1800 wood insert is a great choice if you are in the market. This insert is EPA certified and comes with a standard size blower, and you can load your stove up with a maximum of 20" of dry cordwood. If you have an old masonry fireplace, and you want to spruce it up, Drolet's Escape 1800 is exactly what you need. Wood Burning Inserts (Buyers Guide) The Basics Of The Fireplace Flue The Fireplace Hearth Then and Now How Ash Buckets Protect You From Fire Embers How to Choose the Right Venting for your Fireplace How To Maximize Heat From Your Wood Burning Heater Ideas On How To Remodel Your Fireplace How An Outside Air Kit Helps Your Fireplace Can Wood Moisture Meters Increase The Strength Of Your Fire? Unify Your Fireplace and Room Designs |
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Customer Questions & Answers
23 Questions &
23 Answers
Matt
from Cleveland, OH asked:
August 30, 2023
For installation of the liner do I remove my flue damper?
1 Answer
You may need to remove your damper if necessary to fit the 6" diameter liner through. This is a common issue in brick/masonry fireplaces.
Submitted by:
Tyler M.
on August 31, 2023
Art M.
from Weaverville, NC asked:
August 7, 2023
Can this be installed in an alcove?
1 Answer
No, this model is an insert that must be installed inside an existing brick/masonry fireplace with a functional chimney.
Submitted by:
Tyler M.
on August 8, 2023
John M.
from North Wales, PA asked:
December 10, 2022
Can fuel bricks made from compressed sawdust be used in this unit?
1 Answer
Per the installation manual: Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax-impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at once. Start with one manufactured log and see how the insert reacts. Never use more than two manufactured logs.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 12, 2022
Catherine S.
from Westerly, RI asked:
September 5, 2022
Do any of these stoves have a stove top to boil water?
1 Answer
If this insert is installed with the most possible projection onto the hearth, there would be roughly six inches of room on to which you could place a small kettle to boil water.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 6, 2022
Margaret R.
from Nacogdoches, TX asked:
August 5, 2022
Does this product come with an outside shroud/surround?
1 Answer
The outside shroud/surround is listed as "faceplate" and is the first option when configuring your purchase.
Submitted by:
Cody S.
on August 5, 2022
Mark L.
from Warrensburg, MO asked:
July 10, 2022
Does this unit come with a flue pipe?
1 Answer
The venting for the Drolet insert is separate.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on July 11, 2022
Freddie P
from Derwood, MD asked:
May 23, 2022
Does the fireplace blower have a manual control switch along with the heat-activated sensor?
1 Answer
No, the blower rheostat control is controlled by the heat sensing disk. The fan will not power on until the fireplace insert has reached a temperature of 110 degrees at the location of the heat disk.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on May 23, 2022
Syam S
from Chicago asked:
April 2, 2022
Is Drolet Escape 1800 wood-burning fireplace insert a zero clearance insert? Can it be used with B-vent and can a natural gas line be attached as a gas starter?
1 Answer
Unfortunately, the answer is no to all three of your questions. The Escape 1800 insert can only be installed inside a brick/masonry fireplace, a stainless steel liner must used (within a functional chimney), and no gas starter can be installed inside the insert.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on April 4, 2022
Jon H
from NC asked:
February 12, 2022
Can this easily be configured for the blower cord to come out to the right where my outlet is located?
1 Answer
Unfortunately, the information provided to us by the manufacturer does not show that the power cord can be relocated to the right side of the blower housing.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on February 14, 2022
Bill
from Mississippi asked:
December 20, 2021
Does the Drolet Escape 1800 insert have an ash drawer?
1 Answer
It does not have an ash pan. You would just shovel the ashes out of the fire box.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on December 21, 2021
Giovanni
from Connecticut asked:
July 22, 2021
Is the 6-inch hole in the back on the top or on the side?
1 Answer
The 6" flue collar is located on the top of the appliance.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on July 22, 2021
Gene S
March 17, 2021
When does the fan activate?
1 Answer
The blower is heat activated and should start up after 10-15 minutes of a medium-to-large fire burning.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on March 17, 2021
Byrl C
from Grapevine, TX asked:
February 19, 2021
Do you need electricity to power the blower?
1 Answer
Yes, 120V is needed to power the blower.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 19, 2021
Jack B
from Sherman, TX asked:
February 5, 2021
Can this unit be placed in a wooden fire box with chimney?
1 Answer
This insert must be installed inside a masonry/brick fireplace with a functional, working chimney.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 5, 2021
Terri M
from Ruidoso, NM asked:
January 19, 2021
What is the difference between this & the 1400-I?
1 Answer
This unit has a larger combustion chamber than the 1400-I and can heat up to 2200 square feet, as opposed to the 1400-I's maximum of 1600 square feet.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 21, 2021
Dorothy
from NC asked:
January 5, 2021
Does this come with a door that opens on the right instead of like the one shown on the left?
1 Answer
No, we apologize, but this model is not available with the door reversed.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 5, 2021
Chris W
from Clearwater, FL asked:
December 30, 2020
What size fireplace does this need?
1 Answer
This insert requires: Required Fireplace Minimum Width: 28 7/8", Required Fireplace Minimum Height: 23 3/8", Required Fireplace Minimum Depth: 15 3/4"
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 31, 2020
Jo
from Danville, VT asked:
November 23, 2020
Without the option of supplying power to a fan, will a heat activated fan (non-electric type) work instead?
1 Answer
We do not have a non-electric fan option for this insert. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 24, 2020
Gary L
from Indian Trail NC asked:
November 22, 2020
What are the dimensions of the "face plate surround?"
1 Answer
There is no surround included with the insert.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 23, 2020
Dr Grudin
from VT asked:
October 26, 2020
What does the "Max BTU Output with Chimney Loss: BTU/h" mean?
1 Answer
This is taking into account the heat from the insert that goes up the existing chimney, as opposed as into the room.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 27, 2020
Casey
from Greensboro, NC asked:
August 18, 2020
Do I have to have Drolet 6" Diameter Vortex Stainless Flex Liner to install this wood stove in an existing fireplace?
1 Answer
You will need a 6" diameter stainless steel liner to install this insert inside an existing masonry fireplace with a functional chimney. The Vortex liner kit is one such option.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on August 18, 2020
RJ
January 12, 2020
What are the dimensions for the burn box?
1 Answer
The firebox in this insert measures 21 inches wide, 11 7/8 inches high, and 16 1/2 inches deep.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 13, 2020
John B.
from Bedminster, NJ asked:
December 27, 2019
Does the insert come with the surround?
1 Answer
No, the surround is an option.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on December 27, 2019
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By Norman L. from
Mississippi on November 15, 2022
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Escape 1800-1 insert
I am very impressed!
I live in Mississippi and one armload of wood will last 12 hours
You need an ash guard about 2 inches tall
By Matt from
Indianapolis on January 29, 2021
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Stove for the Midwest
We love the stove. We bought the stove in October 2020 and have been using for about 3 months. This stove has been adequate for our 3600 sq. ft. home, although we live in Indianapolis and it hasn't gotten too far below freezing. Our fireplace is on the main level of two story home with a finished basement. The stove will easily stay hot for eight hours. There are always hot coals in the insert in the morning. The stove is easy to keep clean, i just wipe the glass with some vinegar and a paper towel when I empty the ash.
Installation was simple, but it took about a few hours. Get help, the insert is very heavy.
My only complaint is that fan that attaches to the stove rattles when it is set to any speed above low. I slid a few small shims beneath the fan and it no longer rattles.
Installation was simple, but it took about a few hours. Get help, the insert is very heavy.
My only complaint is that fan that attaches to the stove rattles when it is set to any speed above low. I slid a few small shims beneath the fan and it no longer rattles.
