So, I've been debating for a while about putting a wood stove in the apartment for the DD, and keeping the connecting doors open in the winter to heat the entire house with wood (we have an OHW, 2 zones/ 5 zone capable. I eliminated the main house oil for heat when I added the insert), and add an electric hot water heater ( before I put the current OB in, we had a seperate oil fired HW heater, I combined to one unit to cut on costs when the old oil burner failed)
The apartment is 550 Sf, and it's heating zone also heats my master bedroom, which is on a lower level than the main floor, where the insert is.
The apartment currently has a suspended ceiling which I am sure has got to go before a chimney can be run (ground floor apartment, 1 story).
I am currently keeping an eye on Craigs list for a good "fit" of a stove. 4-8 hour burns would be fine, I think. A bigger stove might be too much for what I want to do, but what do you guys think? Thoughts, suggestion?
The apartment is on the right side, below.
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The apartment is 550 Sf, and it's heating zone also heats my master bedroom, which is on a lower level than the main floor, where the insert is.
The apartment currently has a suspended ceiling which I am sure has got to go before a chimney can be run (ground floor apartment, 1 story).
I am currently keeping an eye on Craigs list for a good "fit" of a stove. 4-8 hour burns would be fine, I think. A bigger stove might be too much for what I want to do, but what do you guys think? Thoughts, suggestion?
The apartment is on the right side, below.
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