Welcome to Hearth, The Garn in its firing range is a tough act to follow. I think you already said it, con is up front cost, pro seems to be everything else with the possible exception of being non pressurized(water must be monitored), lots of satisfied customers here, RandyOT_Ducati said:New to the forum.
Looking to start a new project in 2 years.
Could be 4k sq' plus shop and garage. Wood supply not an issue.
Heated slab in all, plus DHW for 5.
To me the simplicity of the Garn is appealing.
Other than price, pro's and con's.
Thanks
DaBackBurner said:Cons:
3/4 hp motor for induction fan, so it will consume a fair amount of electricity while you are burning, for me this is typically 4-5hrs per day.
OT_Ducati said:New to the forum.
Looking to start a new project in 2 years.
Could be 4k sq' plus shop and garage. Wood supply not an issue.
Heated slab in all, plus DHW for 5.
To me the simplicity of the Garn is appealing.
Other than price, pro's and con's.
Thanks
DaBackBurner said:This is only my second season burning wood so I'm still a newbie, but for what it's worth here are my observations...
Cons:
3/4 hp motor for induction fan, so it will consume a fair amount of electricity while you are burning, for me this is typically 4-5hrs per day.
Non-pressurized so you have to monitor the water quality more often than with a pressurized system.
Wish it was a vertical tank for better stratification, but I understand why it isn't.
Pros:
You don't have to have card-sized wood to throw in it. If it fits, it will burn.
It is more 'understanding' with regards to less than desirable seasoned wood, although you will have to burn more if it's not, like anything else.
If you want storage, as I did, it was a very nice all-in-one product with less piping configurations to do.
You don't have to worry about return water protection.
The chemical analysis is free, you just have to pay for the chemicals.
I was worried that it would take a long time to heat the storage up to a desirable temperature, but I am pleasantly surprised how fast this occurs even with 2 homes, DHW for both, and a workshop load occuring.
There's probably more for both, but as I said, I'm a newbie.
Good luck
Como said:Con
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