NexGen-Hybrid™: The Future of Wood Burning Technology

Lopi and Fireplace Xtrordinair present NexGen-Hybrid™ Technology which combines NexGen-Fyre® Technology with a catalytic converter to achieve a cleaner burn, higher efficiencies, and longer burn times. This advanced system drafts and operates like a super clean non-catalytic stove, while burning less wood to generate a greater heat output like a catalytic stove.
NexGen-Hybrid Technology is featured in many of our products. More information on the specific unit shown in this video can be found here:
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[@tacitus7]

Love my Lopi stove. Far exceeded my expectations. Installed last year.

[@brucegriffiths4638]

Our Lopi wood stove is 33 years old and works like a charm! They had the secondary burn back then, not the ceramic though. I can usually refire in the morning with leftover embers. Quality equipment!

[@timohan100]

About 25 years ago I worked for a Lopi retailer in northern Minnesota. Lopi was the best stove on the market then, and by the looks of it, they still are. Very impressive.

[@ScottScarbrough-uk3te]

My Xtrordiniar is 20 years old and still works awesome.

[@bcroft68bc]

My wife and I are having a new house built and getting a Lopi Rockport installed.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Nice! The Rockport NexGen-Hybrid™ qualifies for the 30% tax credit up to $2,000!

[@kensalome483]

The exhaust bypass solves the worst problem of front loaders, except when a log tries to escape through the glass when burning. Nice burn control, too. Wish they had them ten years ago.

[@larrysiegel8012]

They have had bypasses for over 20 years!

[@jefflloyd394]

Wonderful, clean and efficient, great job.

[@bradjunes1610]

Had an insert back in 1974. If we wanted to chill our home inside we build a fire in that new insert. How times have changed.

[@pfwag]

I have a ~10 year old Lopi insert that does not have a blower - I put a small fan near it blowing across the stove. If you open the door slowly, little to no smoke comes out. I have a very poorly insulated 1960s vintage, two story house of about 1800 sq ft. The fireplace is on the lower level and when it's 0F outside the upstairs far end of the upstairs living room is ~67F, using only the Lopi for heat. Of course the fireplace room will be 90F or maybe even a bit higher. I mostly burn pine because I get all I want for free,. If run the Lopi real hot for 15-20 minutes every third fire or so, very little creosote builds up in the flue and I have a ~20 foot stainless steel, single wall flue inside the old chimney and have never had to clean it out, only the wire mesh spark arrestor cap on the top, every other year or so. Unless you want to restoke your stove at 3AM, get some hardwood for the overnight burn. GREAT stoves, even for the price which is notably more expensive than the lessor performing ones.

[@joeberta368]

I just had this insert put into our old fireplace box about a year ago. It is a wonderful product. I have the exact model that is being demonstrated.

[@frankparsley1913]

We have one of these and love it.

[@42lookc]

Very impressive! If you come out with a cookstove, I'm in! I just love a wood cookstove, but the new one we just put in is one hungry, almost insatiable machine. We are delighted with the one we just put in to replace our wood burning fireplace that lost so much heat up the chimney. Now we are very, very warm and cozy. If I could just have the efficiency and control you just demonstrated to lower the wood use in a conventional/contemporary cookstove, I'd buy one.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Hello! Thank you for watching! We actually do have several products that allow you to cook on top of them. The Evergreen wood insert offers a modest cook top that protrudes out from the face of the hearth www.lopistoves.com/product/evergreen-nexgen-hybrid-insert/ It also includes the same NexGen-Hybrid™ Technology that is demonstrated in this video, giving you fine control over the burn rate. Additionally, several of our freestanding wood stoves feature a nice sized cooktop. The Liberty wood stove is the largest and although it does not yet include NexGen-Hybrid™ Technology, it still offers a burn rate control www.lopistoves.com/product/liberty-nexgen-fyre/ The Endeavor wood stove is slightly smaller compared to the Liberty, but includes NexGen-Hybrid™ Technology as well as a cooktop www.lopistoves.com/product/endeavor-nexgen-hybrid/

[@mattk0kb921]

I have two liberties. One in my 4600sq ft home and one in my 6700 sq ft outbuilding with 18’ ceilings. The liberty can keep both warm even when its -15 outside with -40 wind chills. We had just those temps this winter and it kept the outbuilding between 55 and 60 all by itself and the house can easily stay 70. I also heated up chili on it :). It isn’t the primary heat source for either but it is such a pleasure to burn with I light it every time i go to the outbuilding.

[@philipstreechon4523]

What is the stack temperature

[@robandrachelpoulin5001]

Always wondered why high temp sealed capillary heat pipes that can move a lot of heat were not used in wood stoves to capture heat lost up the chimney and bring it into the room with a hidden (behind the wood stove façade) finned radiator. Of course, adding a fan for some forced convection on the radiator would move even more. Or move the heat into a mass of phase change heat transfer material where it could be slowly released during the night. I believe a while back, a stove manuf. in Europe somewhere was experimenting with a phase change heat transfer material in the double walled stove. Seem it took forever for the hot water solar industry to catch on to using sealed capillary heat pipes for solar panels. But now, it's what is used. There are very high temp. ones also. They move a ton of heat. (Without them built into the Alaska oil pipeline supports , the permafrost would melt. Of course, very tiny ones are used in modern computers to move heat from the electronics and prevent overheating).

[@igounfazed]

I get the same paper effect with a US Stove. I keep a layer of ash in there, the secondary buring, and a tight door seal. When I put paper in there it takes a while to burn as well. So... what's the actual difference? I do like the rear suction port. That seams helpful.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

I think they’ve plumbed in a bit more secondary air than some stoves, and increased the air control to a lower potential (which is great for when you load up the stove) and have a catalytic burner… even though description makes it seem like it’s not a catalytic stove, he mentioned a ceramic coated grate that burn gasses. It also would likely have an automatic dampener to reduce the air once the coil on the dampener heats up… (which helps prevent over firing an unattended stove).

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

We are combining the power of NexGen-Fyre® and Catalytic technologies to form the NexGen-Hybrid™ technology. This gives you amazing secondary air burns, as well as the efficiency and emissions benefits of a catalytic combustor. In general, our products have a broader range of BTUs than other products of similar size and technologies. Meaning you can have a lower burn at the low setting and a higher burn at the high setting. This gives you finer control over your fire.

[@treaser2]

But this is nothing new on the market, just new for your product line.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

@@treaser2 but what about the NexGen-Hybrid Technology™? Doesn’t that make you want to upgrade to have then newest and best??? lol… jk

[@GMC-qo9xi]

@@treaser2 sorry forgot to include the power of the NexGen-“Fyre®” technology! (If that doesn’t make you drool, then i guess you are beyond help…) 🤨

[@skyw4278]

Cool

[@tekknorat]

No, it should be HOT.

[@victoryfirst2878]

HOW expensive is the stove that is the largest you sell ??? Thanks

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Reach out to your local dealer to get a quote www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thank you Sir for the information @@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire

[@s.w.brodrick7216]

Im interested in a small efficient feestanding woodstove for a 16' by 24' off grid 4 season camp. Im moving to my northern rainforest permanently in 2024. No rent or mortgage..less than $1k a year in taxes. No traffic, just the sound of the brook running, the Ravens talking, and the wind blowing thru the gorge. I wouldnt trade this cabin for a milti million dollar home...anywhere. Purity, peace, saftey and freedom, a commodity approaching extinction. Its not an easy lifestyle, but a healthy one. Ill have no need to plan for an end of life in an old folks home, stagnating away the days. Heart is where the home is. I'll be there til the last beat of my heart, surrounded by beauty.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Off grid living is a noble lifestyle. Our smallest freestanding wood stove is the Lopi Answer www.lopistoves.com/product/answer-nexgen-fyre/ Get in touch with a dealer near you for a quote www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/

[@s.w.brodrick7216]

@@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire thank you nice little stove..very nice to see you incorperated an ash draw under the firebox. A big plus. Ill look into buying a lopi.

[@LawrenceTuckerFyretuck]

Can it be installed in a Heatilator?

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

There are new regulations that determine which products can be installed in zero clearance applications. Some of our products do meet the requirements and some don't. Speak with a dealer to find out more information and what unit is right for you www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/

[@arikjohnson412]

I think I need one 🤔

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

If you would like to see the products in person or get a quote, use this tool to find a dealer near you www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/ Additionally, the product featured in this video is from our partner brand Fireplace Xtrordinair www.fireplacex.com/where-to-buy/

[@bcroft68bc]

Are the stoves non catalytic stoves?

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

These new NexGen-Hybrid units have a catalytic combustor, but we do still have many non-catalytic options.

[@cattigereyes1]

Cost?

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Reach out to your local dealer for a quote www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/

[@plinble]

Quite a challenge getting emissions low enough so you can have them legally in the big city suburbs.

[@ajantis007]

How much do they cost?

[@pfwag]

10 years ago, my Lopi insert was around @2,500 installed with 20' of stainless steel flue.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Contact your local dealer for a quote www.lopistoves.com/where-to-buy/

[@user-dq3jk9py4q]

​@viablybodacious302 yikes!!!!! That's alot of dough to burn

[@Letyourcolorsblendwithmine]

I just want my grandpa's steel box he welded together out of quarter inch plate in 1956.

[@arcanondrum6543]

If you were to learn "woodstove lever technology", you too could enjoy a stove that you would be much happier with. Hopefully you know how the replay choice works and levers will sink in after however many views that takes you.

[@rat8356]

they all burn nice like that with the 12-15% moisture content wood that your burning

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

The importance of burning dry wood cannot be overstated!

[@rat8356]

@@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire right, but you didnt state it at all in the video..with the price of firewood these days im all about conserving and getting the most heat out of wood, but getting dry wood is next to impossible unless your lucky enough to have a supplier that kiln drys their wood..And if you burn all winter long i think on average you need about 4 cords of wood per season..if the wood is not seasoned then you need to have a place to stack 8 -12 cords of wood some you can have enough time to dry the wood yourself and be a season or two ahead..some species and locations it takes 2 years to season to 20% moisture..20% is still on the high side for for cat and secondary burn stoves..buying and installing a new stove is the easy part..getting good wood is hard!!

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Sure it is a challenge, but one that is worth taking on. We have a video regarding moisture content in wood and how to use a moisture meter here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmm3ZX2sg8-bfMU It's likely redundant information for an experienced individual like yourself but wanted to share anyway.

[@johnstewart9253]

Nice, but why put the draft control at the bottom, after carrying wood a fellow doesn't feel like bending that low every time I want to adjust the draft. For 4 grand I don't want to bend that far haha.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

Why do you think it’s there? (Since it’s an insert there’s little to no room to spare for the required contraption to be on one side… as it requires a rod with moving joints or chain and pulley system to be tucked in there to get to the dampener which needs to be where that lever is at the bottom. Point being that the decision is based on simplicity… ie. form follows function. The more complexity that is introduced the more problems while arise over time not to mention initial expense. Whereas you could use your own poker to operate it while standing…. Whether or not you need to drill a little hole or tweak some little thing is up to you to decide what will work best for your needs. Simple enough, no?)

[@garrettmillard525]

I don't understand what is the difference between this and any other modern catalytic stove? Everything decent has air control like this.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Generally, our products have a broader range of BTUs than other products of similar size and technologies. Meaning you can have a lower burn at the low setting and a higher burn at the high setting. This gives you finer control over your fire.

[@stoneyswolf]

Why have a little tool to work the levers that can get misplaced? Just have it so you won't get burned without it.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

It would need to stick out too far or be more complex. My fireplace has long bypass handle and I sometimes bang my head on it when loading it and sometimes get caught on the handle when standing near it. So they’ve made a choice, though an imperfect one, but the other way would be imperfect as well (because of redesign needs, and cost issues).

[@stoneyswolf]

@@GMC-qo9xi my wood stove has long handles with a spring on the end that protects you from getting burned and I never whack my head.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

@@stoneyswolf do you have a bypass? When you open a bypass with a handle that won’t burn (mine is wood-same size as the coil kind you are talking about), it ends up sticking out 8” from the face. Mine could be shortened about an inch and still work, but still when it’s open it’s way out there.

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Build this and they will come: Free standing stove that extracts the heat from the outside of the stove with a forced air flow system that mimics an insert. All the heat around the firebox needs to be moved into the room. Passive systems are inadequate. I have a quadra-fire with the fan unit. It blows 95% of the air along the back of the unit, and 5% on the left side. Zero air on the right and top. So I get active air movement (and heat transfer into the room) from less than 20% of the unit.

[@barenekid9695]

Still... it remains a Poor alternate to a Gas fueled Insert.

[@LopiNorthAmericasFavoriteFire]

Many people prefer the control and self sustainability of a wood stove. That being said, we do offer many Gas fueled stoves and fireplace inserts in our lineup. www.lopistoves.com/

[@pahillbillypappysteve2357]

wood can be free gas is not!

[@patrickcoyne1292]

you know when the powers out, and your super efficient gas appliance doesn’t work. you’d be wishing for one that burns wood. or when the gas company raises the price just because 😂

[@commontater24601]

Other way around, sport. Wood is king.

[@kindredspiritzz66]

Yeah wouldn't trade my wood stove for the newest and best gas stove. I enjoy the whole wood process.