Searching for stoves as main heating system

[mellow]

If it was me I would install the Drolet Tundra downstairs when it becomes available in August . Finally a wood furnace with a window and secondary combustion.

 

[webby3650]

If it was me I would install the Drolet Tundra downstairs when it becomes available in August . Finally a wood furnace with a window and secondary combustion.

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There's actually several of these out there, but this is a nice looking unit!

 

[DLArchitect]

Look at it in person. The last Bosca I looked at seemed like a step down in quality from stouter competition from Drolet, Englander, PE True North, etc.. The door seemed particularly thin. At 233# dripping wet it is fairly light.

thanks begreen. i'll check it out in person - good idea. what do you think of the specs?

 

[DLArchitect]

Looks like a nice stove at a nice price I didn't know they had those at HD.. One thing I don't like is 16-1/2" max log length though.. I prefer 18" minimum but if you process your own wood then no biggie..

Ray

i agree, is the 18" standard for long island east coast? i'll process some of my own wood that i scavenge.

 

[DLArchitect]

If it was me I would install the Drolet Tundra downstairs when it becomes available in August . Finally a wood furnace with a window and secondary combustion.

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yes, interesting looking, utilitarian - i like it. haven't seen anything on pricing or specs tho

 

[aansorge]

Agreed. I have an SBI unit and it gets similar burn times to other 2.5 cu.ft. Stoves. I get anywhere from 5 to 12 depending on the wood, how I pack it and how much I burn it down. I think this stove is plenty controllable.

Please keep in mind "Burn Times" are not subject to any standards, certifications or verification. It's a marketing tools used by MFG's and if you use it as such you are less likely to be disappointed.

You can do a search on Hearth.com since there are many posts about this. But suffice it to say there are no agreed upon definition for 'burn times'. You would also have to specify a species of wood etc...

Like all manufacturers, we do not design stoves " to blast heat fast, and burn alot of wood." Some MFG's will list burn times on a 3 Cu Ft at 12, 18 or 20 hours or more (non-cat)

The brands listed above are not likely to have any better or worse burning times as all the non-cats on the market. The best way to find out is asking other users here on Hearth.com for any of the models you are contemplating.

For our part, we'd rather be on the conservative side and post 'burn times' that are reasonable.

Caveat Emptor! Buyer beware...

 

[raybonz]

i agree, is the 18" standard for long island east coast? i'll process some of my own wood that i scavenge.

Generally they cut 16-18" so you could end up recutting lots of wood...

Ray

 

[Seasoned Oak]

If your stove puts out enough heat and has a decent size fire box you can get away with a single burn in a 24 hour period. During december last year about half the days id fire up the Harman about 10PM get er blazin, pack er tight, and then turn the air all the way down for a slow cruise through the night. Still throwing some heat by the next afternoon on the same load. If it was above 35-40 or so daytime temp outside i would not have to reload till 10 again. If it was colder/cloudy id just load er a little earlier.

 

[webby3650]

f your stove puts out enough heat and has a decent size fire box you can get away with a single burn in a 24 hour period.

That's cool that you are able to do this, but it's very unlikely to be possible if the stove is going to be the only heat source. Unless he gets a Blaze King, or likes the house warmer than 60 degrees, it will be unrealistic.

Is the stove the heat in your house? Or is the furnace kicking on in between loads, or heating other portions of your house? I have no other source but wood heat and there is no way I could load 24hrs apart and be comfortable.
I sure could when I had the Blaze King though

 

[Seasoned Oak]

That's cool that you are able to do this, but it's very unlikely to be possible if the stove is going to be the only heat source. Unless he gets a Blaze King, or likes the house warmer than 60 degrees, it will be unrealistic.
Is the stove the heat in your house? Or is the furnace kicking on in between loads, or heating other portions of your house? I have no other source but wood heat and there is no way I could load 24hrs apart and be comfortable.
I sure could when I had the Blaze King though

NO other heat source except lots of windows on the south end of the house. The house would get up to about 76-78 during the day. My Harman would be puttin out some heat most of the day. BY 10 PM it would be down to about 72 in the house.
Like i said if it was cloudy or below 35 outside id have to fire off the harman earlier than 10. December was on the mild side last year. Jan & feb 2013 definitely 2 loads a day.

 

[begreen]

yes, interesting looking, utilitarian - i like it. haven't seen anything on pricing or specs tho

I don't think a design conscious architect is going to install a wood furnace in his living room, nor would I. It's overkill for this situation, especially if convection is reasonably good in the house.

 

[webby3650]

NO other heat source except lots of windows on the south end of the house. The house would get up to about 76-78 during the day. My Harman would be puttin out some heat most of the day. BY 10 PM it would be down to about 72 in the house.
Like i said if it was cloudy or below 35 outside id have to fire off the harman earlier than 10. December was on the mild side last year. Jan & feb 2013 definitely 2 loads a day.

Thats great!

 

[Seasoned Oak]

Its important not to undersize the stove. If you have to constantly push the stove, to heat the space, chances are its too small for the job.