A little background:
Built a new house last year, geothermal (duct) heat installed throughout house.
PE Summit Classic installed in basement, sort of as a hobby/backup/fun/exercise...
Basement also has duct work installed off of geothermal system.
Basement being finished next month, about 1,500 sft with a drop ceiling.
Staircase to go upstairs is a Z, 4' wide, but has a door at the top (which I am considering permanently removing).
I'd like to maximize my heat from the PE going upstairs.
I've already installed a large return in the return duct almost directly above the stove.
Almost all the rooms above the wood stove I'd like to be able to heat with the wood stove.
I'm considering adding direct vents from the basement to the first floor to get that heat upstairs should I choose to use the wood stove.
Anyone's thoughts on how I can best get the heat to rise?
If I do direct vents, do I need 2 per room?
Anyone aware of a commercial vent system I can buy? Everything would be installed in a drop ceiling and wood floor.
Built a new house last year, geothermal (duct) heat installed throughout house.
PE Summit Classic installed in basement, sort of as a hobby/backup/fun/exercise...
Basement also has duct work installed off of geothermal system.
Basement being finished next month, about 1,500 sft with a drop ceiling.
Staircase to go upstairs is a Z, 4' wide, but has a door at the top (which I am considering permanently removing).
I'd like to maximize my heat from the PE going upstairs.
I've already installed a large return in the return duct almost directly above the stove.
Almost all the rooms above the wood stove I'd like to be able to heat with the wood stove.
I'm considering adding direct vents from the basement to the first floor to get that heat upstairs should I choose to use the wood stove.
Anyone's thoughts on how I can best get the heat to rise?
If I do direct vents, do I need 2 per room?
Anyone aware of a commercial vent system I can buy? Everything would be installed in a drop ceiling and wood floor.