Well it looks like our stove purchase is going to have to wait a few months.....at least I have more time to think about more stoves. I'm on a budget and previously narrowed my search to 2.0+ cu. ft. stoves, mostly due to cost and size constraints. My goal was to be able to have enough coals left after 8-10 hours to start the next load. I intend to burn 24/7 and keep my existing heat (steam) as a backup. I had narrowed my selection to:
Lopi Republic 1750
Napoleon 1400
Pacific Energy Super 27
I have a 1550 square foot two story colonial. Its 110 years old with descent insulation. I say descent because 30 years ago it had insulation blown-in top to bottom. I assume some has settled in the walls, but am not sure. The attic has a mix of R19 and R38. It has new windows and doors as well. I live in central Massachusetts and although it's not the Yukon, it does get pretty nippy here. When we design our heating systems we aim for a -5 or 0 degree design temp.
That said....I came across an Englander 30 at Lowes today. Its a sharp stove! I went online and it will fit in the space I need it to. Overstock Stoves is even cheaper! With 3.5 cubic feet of firebox I will definetely be able to achieve long burn times... but will I cook myself out of the house? The first floor has a reletively open floor plan and I'll be using some fans to move air around. I've attached some floor plans if anyone cares to check them out.
Think the Englander 30 would be too big? Thanks!
Lopi Republic 1750
Napoleon 1400
Pacific Energy Super 27
I have a 1550 square foot two story colonial. Its 110 years old with descent insulation. I say descent because 30 years ago it had insulation blown-in top to bottom. I assume some has settled in the walls, but am not sure. The attic has a mix of R19 and R38. It has new windows and doors as well. I live in central Massachusetts and although it's not the Yukon, it does get pretty nippy here. When we design our heating systems we aim for a -5 or 0 degree design temp.
That said....I came across an Englander 30 at Lowes today. Its a sharp stove! I went online and it will fit in the space I need it to. Overstock Stoves is even cheaper! With 3.5 cubic feet of firebox I will definetely be able to achieve long burn times... but will I cook myself out of the house? The first floor has a reletively open floor plan and I'll be using some fans to move air around. I've attached some floor plans if anyone cares to check them out.
Think the Englander 30 would be too big? Thanks!