By Osburn

Osburn 1700 Wood Stove

$2,749.00
$2,749.00
Door overlay: Black
Base: Traditional Black
Availability: 13 in stock
SKU: OB01700+OA10249+OA10247
Osburn 1700 Wood Stove
$2,749.00
$2,749.00

At a glance

  • Type: Wood stove, EPA 2020 certified
  • Heats: 500–1,800 sq ft
  • Heat output: 65,000 BTU/hr
  • Log length: 16 in east-west
  • Efficiency: 68% HHV / 73% LHV
  • Burn time: Up to 7 hours
  • Chimney: 6 in

Description

The Osburn 1700 Wood Stove is an EPA 2020 certified wood stove for 500 to 1,800 sq ft. It burns up to 7 hours on a load and takes a 6-inch chimney.

Who it's for

Right buyer. Owners of medium-sized homes, cabins, well-insulated open-plan single-story spaces, or finished basement/main-floor combinations of roughly 800–1,600 sq ft, with reasonable insulation and access to seasoned hardwood at 15–20% moisture content.

Buyers stepping up from the small-stove platform (Osburn 950 or Enerzone Solution 1.4) who need more heat output, longer log capacity, and longer burn cycles.

How it performs

The 65,000 BTU/hr maximum is a peak rating, transient, achieved on dry cordwood at high loading density and short reload intervals. The figure that matters for daily life is the sustained output across a full burn cycle, which lands in the 9,800–52,200 BTU/hr band per the CSA B415.1-10 stack-loss method.

Good to know

  • Same platform as the Enerzone Solution 1.7.
  • Medium-size firebox, medium burn time.
  • The 1,800 sq ft figure is aspirational. The most consistent owner regret across medium stoves is buying for the high end of the manufacturer's heating range.

Specifications

Dimensions

Dimensions from the specification sheet

Measurement Value
Overall height 30‑3/8"
Overall width 24‑7/8"
Overall depth 23‑1/4"
Shipping weight 336 shipping lb
Glass, W x H 15‑3/4 x 9‑3/8
Door opening 17‑1/4 W x 8‑3/4 H
Firebox, W x H x D 19‑5/8 W x 11‑7/8 H x 13‑1/2 D

Dimensions

Measurement Value
Firebox volume 1.86 ft³ overall / 1.44 ft³ EPA
Glass 16 3/4" x 10 7/16", ceramic
Door opening 17 1/4" W x 8 3/4" H

Where it can go

The Osburn 1700 is approved for installation in residential homes, cabins, sunrooms, alcoves (with double-wall pipe connector), and mobile or manufactured homes (with the required fresh-air intake kit and insulated intake pipe). It is not approved for installation in factory-built (prefab) metal fireplaces or in any outdoor or unconditioned space.

Clearances to combustibles

Floor protection

For the Osburn 1700, the manual specifies no R-factor required for floor protection — only a continuous, non-combustible material. Approved materials include steel of at least 0.015" thickness, ceramic tiles sealed together with grout (over a continuous non-combustible sheet beneath), cement board, brick, or any other approved or listed material suited for floor protection. Tile alone is not sufficient — a continuous non-combustible sheet beneath the tile is required.

Floor protection dimensions per the manual: in Canada, 18 inches forward of the door opening and 8 inches each side; in the USA, 16 inches forward of the door opening and 8 inches each side. In Canada, the manual also requires ember protection extending at least 18 inches in front of any door and 8 inches on other sides per CSA B365. No floor protection is required if the stove is installed on a non-combustible floor (concrete slab, for example).

Clearances

United States figures, in inches. The rating plate on the appliance overrides any published number; the installer confirms on site.

Clearance Minimum
Back wall, single-wall pipe 13"
Back wall, double-wall pipe 6"
Corner, single-wall pipe 12"
Corner, double-wall pipe 6"
Side wall 10"
Ceiling, from the floor the stove sits on 84"
Floor protection in front 16"
Notes from the manual

The manual specifies clearances based on whether single-wall or double-wall pipe connector is used, and adjusts further for heat-shielded installations and lowered ceilings. With a single-wall pipe connector in a USA installation, the basic clearances are 13" rear (A), 10" side (B), and 12" corner (C). With a double-wall pipe connector, those drop to 6" / 10" / 6" respectively. With heat shield AC02762 and a double-wall connector, clearances reduce further to 2 1/2" on rear, side, and corner measurements, except where the clearance reduction is on the same side as the door handle; in that case, the manual requires at least 6" from the side wall. Reduced clearances may also be achieved using approved wall heat-shield construction described in the manual; the construction rules and reduction percentages are specific and should be reviewed with your installer before purchase.

Always confirm the binding clearance figures against the certification label on the back of the stove and your local code. The manual's clearance tables include separate values for Canada and USA, single- and double-wall pipe, with and without heat shields, lowered ceilings, alcoves, and mobile homes.

Documents

Details

Combustion technology Non-catalytic
Firebox volume 1.86 ft³ overall / 1.44 ft³ EPA
Maximum heat output 65,000 BTU/hr
Tested output range 9,800–52,200 BTU/hr
Heating range 500–1,800 sq ft
Average efficiency 68% HHV / 73% LHV
Particulate emissions 2.4 g/hr
Maximum burn time Up to 7 hours
Recommended log length 16 in east-west
Maximum log length 18 in east-west
Construction Carbon steel, cast-iron door
Required configuration Base + door overlay
Notable features Heat shield + deflector
Baffle C-Cast
Glass 16 3/4" x 10 7/16", ceramic
Blower Optional, 130 CFM variable speed
Flue connection 6 in
Combustion chamber 19 5/8" W x 13 1/2" D x 11 7/8" H
Door opening 17 1/4" W x 8 3/4" H
Mobile home approved Yes
Alcove install approved Yes
Country of origin Made in Canada
Model OB01700
Manufacturer Osburn, by Stove Builder International (SBI), Quebec, Canada

Warranty

A one-time replacement limit applies to all parts with lifetime coverage. Warranty is void if the unit is used to burn anything other than seasoned cordwood, or if it is not operated according to the owner's manual. Damage caused by misuse, improper installation, lack of maintenance, overfiring, downdrafts, venting problems, or under-estimated heating area is not covered. Improper installation by anyone other than an authorized qualified technician voids the warranty.

Warranty claims are made through your Osburn dealer and remain subject to SBI/Osburn inspection, approval, and the current written warranty. Kaminos is the retailer for this stove and supports buyers through purchase; final warranty approval rests with SBI as the manufacturer. SBI's parts network is well-stocked — replacement bricks, baffle, secondary tubes, glass, gaskets, and optional blower are openly available at fair prices through multiple parts vendors.

Osburn may require photos or returned parts to support a claim; repair work covered by warranty requires prior manufacturer approval.

Coverage details can change by component and warranty revision; the current Osburn warranty controls.

Heat

From the specification sheet
Spec Value
Heating area 500 to 1,800 sq ft
Maximum heat output 65,000 BTU/h
Heat output range 15,650 to 23,300 BTU/h
Efficiency 70% HHV, 75% LHV average; 78% optimum
Burn time 6 h
Firebox volume 1.9 cu ft (EPA loading 1.44)
Log length 18 in (16 in recommended)
Emissions 1.26 g/h
Spec Value What it means
Combustion technology Non-catalytic Secondary-air tubes reignite smoke gases. No catalyst to replace; one air-control lever; simpler operation than a cat stove but shorter low-and-slow burn times.
Maximum heat output 65,000 BTU/hr Peak output on dry cordwood, transient. Sustained output across a burn cycle is substantially lower.
Heating range 500–1,800 sq ft Manufacturer's stated range. Real-world comfort sizing for primary heat is roughly 800–1,500 sq ft in moderate climates and lower in cold climates or older homes — depends on insulation, layout, climate, ceiling height, fuel quality, and installation.
Average efficiency 68% HHV / 73% LHV 76% optimum overall efficiency at low burn rate; 75% optimum heat transfer efficiency. HHV is the federal standard. Government incentives may apply by jurisdiction and installation date.
Particulate emissions 2.4 g/hr EPA 2020 limits are 2.0 g/hr crib-wood or 2.5 g/hr cordwood. The stove is listed as compliant with the 2020 cordwood standard.
Maximum burn time Up to 7 hours Manufacturer maximum at the lowest air setting. Useful heat through a burn cycle is realistically 5–6 hours.
Recommended log length 16 in east-west Per manual. Most firewood suppliers cut to this length.
Maximum log length 18 in east-west 2-inch margin over the recommended length. Logs load across the width of the firebox, sides visible from the door.
Combustion chamber 19 5/8" W x 13 1/2" D x 11 7/8" H Inside firebox dimensions per manual. Wider than deep, which is what enables 18" east-west loading.

Choices and prices

Options

The unit price is Osburn's 2026 list price for the wood stove alone. Options sold on this page add to it; those marked on request we add to your order by hand.

Door overlay
Door overlay Part Price
BLACK DOOR OVERLAY OA10249 $110
BRUSHED NICKEL DOOR OVERLAY OA10250 $275
Base
Base Part Price
PEDESTAL WITH ASH DRAWER OA10244 $385
BLACK CAST IRON STRAIGHT LEGS WITH ASH DRAWER OA10245 $550
BRUSHED NICKEL CAST IRON STRAIGHT LEGS WITH ASH DRAWER OA10246 $825
BLACK CAST IRON TRADITIONAL LEGS WITH ASH DRAWER OA10247 $330
BRUSHED NICKEL CAST IRON TRADITIONAL LEGS WITH ASH DRAWER OA10248 $770
5"Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON LEGS (on request) AC01291 $220
5"Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON PEDESTAL (on request) AC01336 $120
Blower
Blower Part Price
130 CFM BLOWER WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (THERMODISC INCLUDED) (on request) AC01000 $399
Fresh air
Fresh air Part Price
5''Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE REGISTER WITH AIRTIGHT DAMPER (on request) AC01349 $285
5"Ø X 4' INSULATED FLEX PIPE FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE (on request) AC02090 $50
Other options
Other options Part Price
RIGID FIRESCREEN (on request) AC01299 $200
TEMPERED GLASS HEARTH PAD 10 mm - 54" X 46 3/4" (on request) AC02703 $869
MODULAR FLOOR PROTECTION SYSTEM 54" X 46 3/4" (on request) AC02711 $545
TINTED TEMPERED GLASS HEARTH PAD 10 mm - 54" X 46 3/4" (on request) AC02758 $439
BLACK STEEL HEARTH PAD 46 3/4'' X 54" (on request) AC02788 $420
GLASS ASH LIP (on request) OA10132 $165

What arrives

  • Osburn 1700 wood stove (OB01700) with welded carbon-steel firebox and arched cast-iron glazed door
  • Choice of base, configured at order: black traditional legs, black straight legs, black pedestal, brushed-nickel traditional legs, or brushed-nickel straight legs
  • Choice of door overlay, configured at order: Black (OA10249) or Brushed Nickel (OA10250)
  • Built-in ash drawer (sized to the base configuration)
  • C-Cast baffle and stainless-steel secondary-air tube assembly
  • Stainless-steel heat shield over the C-Cast baffle
  • Top heat deflector that redirects heat toward the front of the stove
  • High-density refractory firebrick lining
  • Decorative side panels
  • Owner's manual and product documentation
Sold separately
  • Code-compliant 6-inch chimney system — listed factory-built chimney for new installations, or an approved masonry chimney/liner configuration where permitted by code and verified by the installer/AHJ; required venting components are sold separately
  • Single-wall or double-wall pipe connector between the stove and chimney — double-wall is required for alcove and mobile-home installations and reduces clearance requirements
  • Hearth pad or floor protection sized to manual specifications, with continuous non-combustible sheet beneath any tile
  • Optional 130 CFM variable-speed blower with thermodisc heat sensor (SBI AC01000) — adds forced-air circulation to improve heat distribution; without it, heat moves by radiation and natural convection only
  • Optional glass ash lip — visible glass strip at the door opening; sold separately
  • Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake kit (SBI AC01291 for legs, AC01336 for pedestal) — required for mobile-home installations and for code or mechanical-ventilation requirements
  • 5-inch insulated flex pipe for fresh-air intake (ULC S110 / UL 181 class 0 or class 1 insulated HVAC pipe) — required for mobile-home installations
  • Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake register with airtight damper — useful where local code, airtight-home design, or owner preference calls for a closable outside-air damper; do not close while the stove is in use
  • Optional rigid fire screen (SBI AC01299) — not permitted for open-door use in the United States or in Canadian provinces/jurisdictions with particulate-emission limits; never permitted for use in a mobile home; never leave the stove unattended when used with a fire screen
  • Optional heat shield AC02762 for further clearance reductions to 2 1/2" on rear, side, and corner measurements (subject to the door-handle 6" side-wall exception)
  • Pin-type wood moisture meter — not optional in practice
  • Stove-top or flue thermometer — strongly recommended; not optional in practice
  • Installation by an authorized qualified technician (WETT, NFI, or CSIA certified) — required for warranty coverage and often required by code, permit, or insurance

Installation

Chimney requirements from the specification sheet

Requirement Value
Flue 6 in
Chimney type CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT
Minimum chimney height 15 ft
Alcove installation yes
Mobile home installation yes, with fresh air intake

The Osburn 1700 performs best on a 6-inch chimney flue system. New factory-built chimney systems must comply with UL 103 HT (USA) or ULC S629 (Canada) and be suitable for solid fuel. The stove may also be connected to a code-compliant masonry chimney, provided the chimney has either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless-steel liner and the application is verified by a qualified installer. Minimum chimney height must follow the current manual, certification label, installer verification, and local code — Osburn documentation may list different minimums by source and configuration. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet above any roof line or obstacle within 10 feet horizontally, subject to local code and installer verification.

For mobile-home installations, single-wall pipe is strictly forbidden — only double-wall pipe is permitted, and a fresh-air intake kit with insulated intake pipe is required. The fresh-air intake pipe (HVAC type) must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1.

Outside air

An optional fresh-air intake kit is available for code jurisdictions requiring outside combustion air, for tight new-construction homes with mechanical ventilation, and is required for mobile-home installations. Use the AC01291 5-inch fresh-air intake kit for stoves on legs, or the AC01336 for stoves on pedestal. Mobile-home installations also require insulated 5-inch flex pipe (ULC S110 / UL 181 class 0 or class 1 insulated HVAC pipe). A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are required in the room where the stove is installed.

Codes and approvals

Code compliance for any specific installation is determined by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. Manufacturer listings cover what the stove is approved for; the AHJ approves what is permitted at your address. A WETT (Canada), NFI, or CSIA (USA) certified installer is strongly recommended and frequently required by code, permit, or insurance. Confirm local requirements before purchasing — particularly in EPA non-attainment counties and in HOA jurisdictions where new wood-burning installs may be restricted.

California Proposition 65

This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.

Planning the install

  • Check with your building department and insurer: wood appliances need a permit in most places and an inspection after installation.
  • The chimney is the other half of the system. It is sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan.
  • Clearances and floor protection come from the manual and depend on the pipe and shields you choose. Send us your plan and we will check it.
  • Burn seasoned wood below 20 percent moisture. Wet wood is the cause of most complaints about any wood stove.
  • Special-order goods ship by freight.

Questions
How does it compare with the other Osburn models?
  • Enerzone Solution 1.7 Same SBI medium-stove performance platform — same firebox class, same combustion chamber, same 18" E-W log capacity, same warranty schedule, same EPA 2020 certification class. The Solution 1.7 is the plainer Enerzone-tier version with engraved-groove side panels and an arched cast-iron door, six leg/pedestal options at the Enerzone price point. The Osburn 1700 adds the Osburn brand finish, required door overlay in Black or Brushed Nickel, optional glass ash lip, and the 130 CFM variable-speed blower option. Choose by the brand, configuration, and finish you prefer.
  • Osburn 950 Smaller Osburn-tier model. 1.8 ft³ firebox, 45,000 BTU/hr max, 250–1,200 sq ft heating range, 17" N-S log capacity. Choose the Osburn 950 for smaller spaces under 1,000 sq ft and the practical N-S loading; choose the Osburn 1700 for more heating output, 18" E-W logs, longer burn time, and the configurable base and door-overlay options.
  • Pacific Energy Super 27 Premium cross-brand competitor in the medium-stove class. Up to 2,200 sq ft heating range, 2.0 ft³ firebox, sealed-firebox technology, premium build, higher price. The most-mentioned cross-shop on hearth-enthusiast forums for buyers comparing mid-size non-cat stoves. Higher price; longer real-world burn potential.
What chimney does it take?

A 6-inch flue: a listed factory-built chimney rated UL 103 HT in the US or ULC S629 in Canada, or a lined masonry chimney in good repair. The connector pipe and chimney are quoted from your installer's plan.

Does it need a blower?

No. Every Osburn heats by radiation and natural convection. The optional blower moves warm air into the room faster and helps in a larger or open space; it needs a 120-volt outlet.

Can I install it myself?

Many owners do the placement and the pipe with the manual in hand, but the chimney, the permit and the inspection are where an installer earns the fee. Insurance usually requires the inspection.

Can I return it?

Stoves ship by freight. Confirm the model and the options with us before you order, and contact us before returning anything.

What wood should I burn?

Seasoned hardwood, split and dried a year or more, below 20 percent moisture. Wet wood smokes, coats the chimney with creosote and makes a poor fire.

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