
Overview
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The Drolet Escape 1500 wood stove (model DB03135) is the middle size of Drolet's Escape pedestal stoves. It heats 500 to 1,800 sq ft with a maximum heat output of 65,000 BTU/h, takes logs up to 18" and is rated for burn times up to 7 hours. It is EPA 2020 certified at 2.4 g/h emissions, with an average overall efficiency of 68% (HHV) and an optimum overall efficiency of 76%. A 5/16" steel top with a stainless steel heat shield, a pedestal with ash drawer, an airwash glass door and side panels that cut wall clearances come standard.
Who the Escape 1500 is for
The Escape 1500 fits the home that has outgrown a small stove but doesn't need the full Escape 1800:
- Houses of about 1,000 to 1,800 sq ft with an open main floor.
- Basements and family rooms where you want steady heat without overheating the space.
- Tighter living rooms, thanks to a 10" side-wall clearance with the built-in side panels.
Drolet's heating area is the space the stove can keep at a minimum comfortable temperature in a power outage; insulation, layout and climate all move it.
Firebox and loading
The firebox measures 1.86 cu ft overall (1.44 cu ft EPA loading volume), about 19 5/8" wide, 11 7/8" high and 13 1/2" deep, lined with refractory brick under a vermiculite baffle. Logs load east-west, side to side, up to 18" long; Drolet recommends 16" splits, the length used in its EPA testing. The door opening is 17 1/4" x 8", with a cast iron door frame and ceramic glass kept clear by an airwash. Overall the stove measures about 24 7/8" wide, 24 1/2" deep and 29 7/8" high.
Burn time and heat output
Drolet rates the Escape 1500 at up to 65,000 BTU/h with a dense load of dry cordwood, and at 9,800 to 52,200 BTU/h overall heat output from low to high burn under EPA test conditions. That low end is the Escape 1500's quiet strength: it can idle along on a mild evening without cooking you out of the room. The 7-hour maximum burn time is a best case; well-seasoned hardwood and a full east-west load get you closest.
Escape 1500 vs. Escape 1200 N vs. Escape 1800
The Drolet Escape 1200 N is smaller and cleaner-burning but rated for only up to 1,200 sq ft and 5-hour burns. The Drolet Escape 1800 on pedestal is the next size up for homes to 2,100 sq ft and 20" logs.
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| Drolet Escape 1200 N | Drolet Escape 1500 | Drolet Escape 1800 (pedestal) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating area | 250–1,200 sq ft | 500–1,800 sq ft | 500–2,100 sq ft |
| Max heat output | 75,000 BTU/h | 65,000 BTU/h | 75,000 BTU/h |
| Firebox (overall / EPA) | 1.85 / 1.67 cu ft | 1.86 / 1.44 cu ft | 2.4 / 1.95 cu ft |
| Max log length | 17" | 18" | 20" |
| Max burn time | 5 hours | 7 hours | 8 hours |
| Emissions | 1.7 g/h | 2.4 g/h | 2.3 g/h |
Compare the ship dates shown on each product page before you decide.
Blower option
A blower isn't required; the Escape 1500 heats by radiation and natural convection. To push warm air into adjoining rooms, add the Drolet 100 CFM variable-speed blower (AC02050), the blower listed in the Escape 1500 parts list, and the Quick Connect Thermodisc (AC02055) so it switches on and off with the stove's temperature.
Venting and installation
The Escape 1500 has a 6" flue outlet and uses 6" connector pipe into a UL 103 HT (2,100°F) factory-built chimney or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, at least 12 ft tall. See our wood stove chimney and stovepipe guide and 6" stove pipe kits. In the USA it needs 13" to the rear wall with single-wall pipe or 6" with double-wall pipe, 10" to a side wall, and 12" (single-wall) or 6" (double-wall) in a corner. With the AC02762 modular wall heat shield and double-wall pipe it can go as close as 2 1/2" (6" on the door-handle side). See the clearance table below. Mobile home installs require double-wall pipe and the 5" fresh air intake kit for pedestal stoves (AC01336).
Floor protection
Unless the stove sits on a non-combustible floor such as concrete, it needs a continuous non-combustible ember pad; no R-value is required. In the USA, the pad extends 16" in front of the door opening and 8" to each side. Shop our hearth pads.
Why buy the Drolet Escape 1500 from StoveSource
- No Sales Tax in any state.
- Free shipping to the lower 48.
- Authorized Drolet dealer, with the full manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
- Price match guarantee.
- Real help with sizing, clearances and venting: email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
- Heats up to 1,800 sq ft with 65,000 BTU/h maximum output
- EPA 2020 certified at 2.4 g/h average particulate emissions
- 76% optimum efficiency rating
- Up to 7 hours burn time — 1.44 ft³ EPA loading volume
- Accepts logs up to 18" — east-west loading
- Glass airwash system for a cleaner view of the flames
- Heavy-duty 5/16" steel top reinforced with stainless steel heat shield
- Side panels reduce clearances to combustible materials
- Certified for mobile home and alcove installation
Installation
Clearance to Combustibles (USA)
| Single-wall connector | Double-wall connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wall | 13" | 6" |
| Side wall | 10" | 10" |
| Corner | 12" | 6" |
| Minimum ceiling height (from floor) | 84" | 84" |
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Specifications
| Fuel Type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
|---|---|
| Heating Area | 500–1,800 sq ft |
| Overall Firebox Volume | 1.86 ft³ |
| EPA Loading Volume | 1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum Burn Time | 7 h |
| Maximum Heat Output | 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW) |
| Heat Output – Low | 9,800 BTU/h (2.87 kW) |
| Heat Output – High | 52,200 BTU/h (15.3 kW) |
| Efficiency – HHV | 68% |
| Efficiency – LHV | 73% |
| Optimum Efficiency | 76% |
| Optimum Heat Transfer Efficiency | 75% |
| Particulate Emissions | 2.4 g/h |
| CO Emissions | 103 g/h |
| Size | Medium |
| Alcove Installation Approved | Yes |
| Mobile Home Approved | Yes, with fresh air intake |
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 24 7/8" W × 24 1/2" D × 29 7/8" H |
| Blower | Optional AC02050 variable speed, up to 100 CFM |
| Combustion Technology | Non-catalytic |
| Flue Outlet Diameter | 6" |
|---|---|
| Recommended Chimney Diameter | 6" |
| Chimney Type | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100°F) |
| Minimum Chimney Height | 12’ |
| Door Type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door Opening (W × H) | 17 1/4" × 8" |
| Glass | Ceramic glass, 15 3/4" × 9 3/4" |
| Steel Thickness – Body | 3/16" |
| Steel Thickness – Top | 5/16" |
| Firebox Dimensions (W × H × D) | 19 5/8" W × 11 7/8" H × 13 1/2" D |
| Log Loading | East-west (over width) |
| Maximum Log Length | 18" |
| Recommended Log Length | 16" (east-west) |
| Firebox Lining | Refractory bricks |
| Baffle | High quality vermiculite |
| EPA Certification | Yes, EPA 2020 |
| Emissions Standards | CSA B415.1-10 (Canada) · EPA (USA) |
| Safety Standards | ULC S627 (Canada) · UL 1482, UL 737 (USA) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping Weight | 332 lb (151 kg) |
Shipping & Returns
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Returns. Unused, uninstalled units in original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Appliance returns are subject to a $300 return freight charge plus a 15% restocking fee. Units that have been fired or installed cannot be returned. Accessories and parts carry a 15% restocking fee.
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Frequently asked questions
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https://www.drolet.ca/file/DB03135_Escape%201500.pdf
The drawing is also the last image in the product photo gallery on this page, and the door opening (17 1/4" x 8") and firebox size are listed in the Specifications section.
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Insulated Flex Pipe for Fresh Air Intake 4'
Insulated flex duct for the fresh air intake line.
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Rigid Firescreen
The rigid firescreen listed for this stove in the Escape 1500 manual (45996_IA) parts list, item 45.
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To-The-Ceiling Double Wall Pipe Kit 6"
Complete double-wall connector pipe kit to vent the stove straight up through the ceiling.
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5"Ø Fresh Air Intake Kit for Wood Stove on Pedestal
The fresh air intake kit specified for this stove in the Escape 1500 manual (45996_IA) parts list, item 20.
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To-The-Wall Double Wall Pipe Kit 6"
Complete double-wall connector pipe kit to vent the stove horizontally out through an exterior wall.
$359.00
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25' Stainless Flex Chimney Liner Kit 6" Flue
Line an existing masonry chimney so the stove can vent safely. 25 ft, 304 stainless.
$499.00
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35' Stainless Flex Chimney Liner Kit 6" Flue
Line a taller masonry chimney. 35 ft, 304 stainless.
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