Should I switch?
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bogieb
Minister of Fire
My Harman P61a gets wicked hot on the top of the stove even though the blower is the part that distributes the heat. The top of the hopper did not get hot. but the hopper is a separate unit in back with a slight (very slight) air space between the stove body and hopper, if I remember correctly. My St. Croix Hastings would eventually get too warm to lean on, but if you rested your hand there a couple of seconds, it was no big deal. The SC has a cast iron removeable body that is separate from the heating part of the stove - which would still be a nice hand warmer after the stove was shut down for an hour or so. I'm guessing it all depends on the stove. The glass is most likely the hottest part of any stove, but I could be wrong there.
bogieb
Minister of Fire
Hey, no leaking yet, and only shed one screw so far - that I know of anyway
You got a nice ride when you can take the whole family and still be in the wind!
The free standing Harmans all put out both radiant and blown heat just like a free standing wood stove. Other manufactures and models vary on this. My P68 is much like a wood burning stove in regards to radiant heat and a big reason I chose what I did. Love it.
There are many pellet from wood converts here for various reasons including the ones you have pointed out. IMO pellets and pellet stoves are much easier to handle and deal with than wood processing, splitting etc. I like wood burning too so you folks just pipe it on down but pellets are much easier to deal with overall.
This guy is a prime candidate for a pellet stove switch. Just buy a good stove and decent quality pellets. I agree with Dan's statements too but I do expect reasonable return on investment. I laid out a decent amount of cash to get into my pellets & stoves but I will also say I have zero regrets. The cash lay out was very soon forgotten due to the ease, great heat, and joy the stoves filled the house with. Not to mention the warm and happy (cold broom flying witch) that lives inside the pellet fueled home.
In fact the cash layout almost became a forgotten thing within a month or two. Water under the bridge.... The witch with warm piggies is priceless.
The wood humping and me being out of town so she had to handle some wood was a HUGE reason if not the main reason i went the pellet route. Not a single complaint from her. The wood humping winter before is another story. Best move I've made in a long time. That said, I will also be in town working for winters to come and also glad I bought pellet stoves. Now IF pellet prices get stupid I will also burn wood. But pellet prices would have to get real stupid before I would.
There are many pellet from wood converts here for various reasons including the ones you have pointed out. IMO pellets and pellet stoves are much easier to handle and deal with than wood processing, splitting etc. I like wood burning too so you folks just pipe it on down but pellets are much easier to deal with overall.
This guy is a prime candidate for a pellet stove switch. Just buy a good stove and decent quality pellets. I agree with Dan's statements too but I do expect reasonable return on investment. I laid out a decent amount of cash to get into my pellets & stoves but I will also say I have zero regrets. The cash lay out was very soon forgotten due to the ease, great heat, and joy the stoves filled the house with. Not to mention the warm and happy (cold broom flying witch) that lives inside the pellet fueled home.
In fact the cash layout almost became a forgotten thing within a month or two. Water under the bridge.... The witch with warm piggies is priceless. The wood humping and me being out of town so she had to handle some wood was a HUGE reason if not the main reason i went the pellet route. Not a single complaint from her. The wood humping winter before is another story. Best move I've made in a long time. That said, I will also be in town working for winters to come and also glad I bought pellet stoves. Now IF pellet prices get stupid I will also burn wood. But pellet prices would have to get real stupid before I would.
Pete Zahria
Minister of Fire
killie11
Member
I am a bike fan, though ive have seen to many dead or dieing people from bikes come through my ER so I have given up on them
As for the OP topic and heat. If you are looking for one that does not heat the main body up that much. The Harman XXV is amazing little stove it heat a buddys 1800SF house perfectly but does not get hot on the body.
As for the OP topic and heat. If you are looking for one that does not heat the main body up that much. The Harman XXV is amazing little stove it heat a buddys 1800SF house perfectly but does not get hot on the body.
Well, we took the leap. Ordered a Quadra Fire Castile. It will be installed next week. Now its time to start shopping for pellets. I also am interested in a programmable thermostat, the one that the dealer was peddling was outrageously priced. Are there any aftermarket options out there?
ZBrooks
Burning Hunk
Where in Idaho are you paying $450/cord? I'd get back into selling it for that price.
I know of at least 5 brands of 100% fir pellets that I can get today ranging from $215 to $280. I've paid $220 the past two years for Packsaddle pellets.
Welcome to the forum.
I know of at least 5 brands of 100% fir pellets that I can get today ranging from $215 to $280. I've paid $220 the past two years for Packsaddle pellets.
Welcome to the forum.
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ZBrooks
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dotman17
Member
How many bags on a pallet for those Packsaddles? I picked some up on my way from Portland and discovered they are 33 pound bags. At that price, I expect more bags per pellet. Otherwise, you're most likely getting ripped off. I'm quite sure you are aware of this, I'm just wondering if you get more bags or just shorted the 7lbs per bag?
By the way, I can get Olympus/Coastal Premium out of Shelton, WA or Bear Mountains out of Oregon at Coastal Farm and Ranch anywhere from $180 to $210 during anyone of their multiple sales throughout the year.
dotman17
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