Newbie here! I have been reading a LOT on this forum, great info.
Looks like I am going to be purchasing my first wood stove, going with the Jotul F600 Firelight.
I like the side loading door, and it was the clincher, as how I have to position the stove, it will work best and a right hinged front door stove would be in the way.
I have a two story, 3100 sq foot brick home, built in 2000, located in Smyrna, Tennessee. I am installing the stove right in the center of the house, in a 20' x 20' great room, 12' ceilings, in a corner.
I hope to get the most heat everywhere based on this location, including upstairs. I will be suplimenting the propane furnace, trying to save some money on fuel costs. When burning the stove, I would like for it to head the majority of the house.
Question: I am planning for the hearth, and will be installing porcelin tile, on top of 1/4" fiber board, which will sit right on top of the sub-floor, then the Jotul on top of the tile. I can not find anywhere, stating that this will be a problem, and hopefully will shield the subfloor (Andvantech OSB and wood joists) properly.
1.) Will this be OK to sit the Jotul on?
2.) Does the bottom of this stove warm the floor?
3.) Should I buy the rear shield and blower? Or should I wait to see how it does, then possibly buy later if needed?
4.) The local dealer wants $2790 for the stove only. Is this a fair price? Would I be able to buy it online someplace else cheaper?
Thanks for the info. I am wanting to pull the trigger in the next few days!
Looks like I am going to be purchasing my first wood stove, going with the Jotul F600 Firelight.
I like the side loading door, and it was the clincher, as how I have to position the stove, it will work best and a right hinged front door stove would be in the way.
I have a two story, 3100 sq foot brick home, built in 2000, located in Smyrna, Tennessee. I am installing the stove right in the center of the house, in a 20' x 20' great room, 12' ceilings, in a corner.
I hope to get the most heat everywhere based on this location, including upstairs. I will be suplimenting the propane furnace, trying to save some money on fuel costs. When burning the stove, I would like for it to head the majority of the house.
Question: I am planning for the hearth, and will be installing porcelin tile, on top of 1/4" fiber board, which will sit right on top of the sub-floor, then the Jotul on top of the tile. I can not find anywhere, stating that this will be a problem, and hopefully will shield the subfloor (Andvantech OSB and wood joists) properly.
1.) Will this be OK to sit the Jotul on?
2.) Does the bottom of this stove warm the floor?
3.) Should I buy the rear shield and blower? Or should I wait to see how it does, then possibly buy later if needed?
4.) The local dealer wants $2790 for the stove only. Is this a fair price? Would I be able to buy it online someplace else cheaper?
Thanks for the info. I am wanting to pull the trigger in the next few days!