ESCAPE 1200

SKU: DB03182

Heats up to 1,200 sq ft on a single 5 hour load, EPA 2020 certified, built in Quebec.

Made in Canada Limited lifetime warranty
Sale price $1,329.00 CADRegular price
Regular price $1,329.00 CAD

Included: pedestal, air deflector, ceramic glass, cast iron door with adjustable hinges, ash lip, air damper, stainless steel heat shield

Will it heat your home?

Sized for 250 to 1,200 sq ft. Best fit for a bungalow, an open main floor, or a well insulated 3 bedroom.

250 ft²
1,200 ft²
Limited lifetime warrantyDrolet factory backed
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Dispatched in 2 daysCanada and USA
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Mobile home approvedAlcove certified too
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Talk to a real expertBefore you buy
Certified for mobile home and alcove installation, with side panels that cut clearance to combustible materials. That is the difference between fitting your space and not. Why installers pick the ESCAPE 1200
1,200 ft²
Max heating area
A full bungalow main floor
45,000 BTU/h
Peak output
Warm through a cold snap
5 hours
Burn time
Coals still there by morning
1.8 g/h
EPA 2020 emissions
Clean enough to certify
Why homeowners choose it

Built for real Canadian winters

01

One load lasts the night

Load it before bed and there are still glowing coals to catch in the morning. No 3am trip to the stove.

Up to 5 hour burn · 18 inch logs
02

Fits tighter spaces

Side panels cut the clearance to combustible materials, so it fits rooms other stoves of this output cannot.

Side panels included · alcove certified
03

No catalyst to replace

Non catalytic combustion means nothing degrades and nothing needs replacing every few seasons.

Non catalytic · 1.8 g/h
04

The glass stays clear

A glass airwash system keeps soot off the ceramic glass, so you actually see the fire you paid for.

Airwash system · ceramic glass
05

Heavy where it counts

A 5/16 inch steel top reinforced with a stainless heat shield handles decades of hard heat cycles.

5/16 in steel · stainless shield
06

Backed for life

Engineered and built by Drolet near Quebec City, and covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

Made in Canada · lifetime warranty
About the ESCAPE 1200
Our most compact unit in the series, the Escape 1200 is the perfect choice for heating homes up to 1,200 ft². With only 1.8 g/h of particulate emissions, this EPA certified wood stove puts out an impressive 45,000 BTU/h. The bottom of its combustion chamber is deeper than other models in its category and allows a greater accumulation of ashes, and thus able to empty them less frequently. A simple model; reliable and robust.

▪ Up to 5 hours burn time
▪ Up to 17" logs
▪ 1.55 ft³ firebox
▪ Glass airwash system for a cleaner view of the flames
▪ EPA certified
▪ Proudly made in Canada and the USA
▪ Limited lifetime warranty
▪ Certified for mobile home and alcove installation

Any installation must be done according to the data and drawings detailed in the owner’s manual.
Full specificationsPerformance, features, clearances

Every figure below is the manufacturer specification for this model.

Appliance Performance

Fuel type Dry cordwood (16" recommended) Maximum overall heat output rate 26,700 BTU/h (7.83 kW)
Heating area 250 - 1,200 ft² Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (HHV) 74%
Overall firebox volume 1.8 ft³ Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (LHV) 79%
EPA loading volume 1.55 ft³ Optimum efficiency 80%
Maximum burn time 5 h Optimum heat transfer efficiency 79%
Maximum heat output - dry cordwood 45,000 BTU/h (13.19 kW) Average particulate emission rate 1.8 g/h
Minimum overall heat output rate 12,124 BTU/h (3.55 kW) Average CO 74 g/h

General Features

Alcove installation approved Yes Glass type Ceramic glass
Mobile home approved Yes, with fresh air intake Steel thickness - body 3/16"
Certified according to applicable standards By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) Steel thickness - top 1/4"
Overall dimension (Width) 18 1/2" Firebox size (Width) 14 1/4"
Overall dimension (Height) 30 1/8" Firebox size (Height) 11 3/4"
Overall dimension (Depth) 28 7/8" Firebox size (Depth) 19 1/8"
Premium quality blower included (CFM) Optional Log positioning Loading over depth
Combustion technology Non-catalytic Maximum log length 17"
Stainless-steel secondary-air system Yes Firebox lined with refractory bricks Yes
Flue outlet diameter 6" Baffle type High quality vermiculite
Distance - center of the flue outlet to back unit 6 5/8" High-efficiency certified appliance Yes, EPA 2020 approved
Distance - center of the flue outlet to side unit 9 1/4" Canadian Standard (emissions) CSA B415.1-10
Recommended chimney diameter 6" USA Standard (emissions) EPA
Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Canadian Standard (safety) ULC S627
Minimum chimney height 12' USA Standard (safety) UL 1482, UL 737
Door type Single, glass with cast iron frame Warranty Limited lifetime
Door opening size (Width) 12" Shipping weight 288 lb (130 kg)
Door opening size (Height) 7 5/8" Approved as add-on to an existing furnace No

Clearances

Canada United States
Single Wall Pipe Double Wall Pipe Single Wall Pipe Double Wall Pipe
Back wall 14″ 6″ 12″ 6″
Side wall 18″ 18″ 18″ 18″
Corner 11″ 7″ 11″ 7″
Base of the unit to ceiling 84″ 84″ 84″ 84″
Manuals and installation3 documents
Replacement partsDB03182

Every wear part for this stove, from baffles and firebricks to door gaskets and glass, listed by part number.

Browse ESCAPE 1200 partsGenuine Drolet parts
Sizing and heating area250 to 1,200 ft²

Heating area depends on your insulation, ceiling height, and floor plan, not just square footage.

How to calculate your heating areaA 2 minute guide, so you buy the right size once

Key specifications

BrandDrolet
Model / SKUDB03182
Fuel typeDry cordwood
Heating area250 to 1,200 ft²
Max output45,000 BTU/h
Efficiency74%
Emissions1.8 g/h
Burn timeUp to 5 hours
Dimensions W × H × D18 1/2" × 30 1/8" × 28 7/8"
Max log length17"
CombustionNon catalytic
CertificationEPA 2020
WarrantyLimited lifetime
OriginMade in Canada
Before you buy

The questions people actually ask

Will it really heat 1,200 sq ft?

That is the maximum, in a well insulated open layout. A closed floor plan or a drafty old house heats less. If your space is chopped into rooms, size up or plan for a blower.

Can I put it in a mobile home?

Many appliances this size are certified for mobile home and alcove installation, but it is model specific. Confirm it in the installation guide above before you order. A fresh air intake kit is required for mobile homes.

How close can it sit to a wall?

Clearance to combustible materials depends on the model and on whether heat shields or side panels are fitted. Exact numbers are in the dimensions drawing and the owner's manual above. Measure before you order.

Do I need to replace the catalyst?

Most of the wood appliances we carry are non catalytic, meaning there is no catalytic element to degrade, clean, or replace. The owner manual above confirms it for this model.

What does the warranty cover?

Drolet backs this appliance with its manufacturer warranty. We are an authorized dealer, so your warranty is honored directly by the manufacturer.

How fast does it ship?

Availability is confirmed at checkout. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

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