Hi all. I am trying to figure out what size pellet stove to get. I currently have a free standing propane stove where the stove is shown in the drawing. It does nothing except burn propane. I am always cold during the winter and I am still spending a fortune. I am planning on replacing it with a pellet stove in the same place. Areas F,B,C,D are a big open area. G & H are seperate rooms with open passage ways to the main open area.
The second floor, the room to the left of "F" (not shown) and room "E" are heated by a propane forced air system. The "FA" items shown on the drawing are forced air registers. I assume the one in "D" is there to provide system airflow back into the open area as the air return is located at the top of the stairs. The room to the left of "F" and room "E" and all rooms upstairs can be closed off so the forced air system will heat them. There is also a propane insert in room "G" but I don't use it, or only use it for "ambiance" when needed, as again it provides very little heat unless I want to spend a fortune on propane. (I can't put a pellet stove or insert there, as there is no way to redo the flue pipe).
So, I want to heat A (bathroom), B, C, D, F, G and H with my pellet stove. The front entry, up the stairs and the upstairs hallway will also be heated as it is all open and can't be closed off. The total main area I am trying to heat is about 1194 SqFt, plus the stairway area entry and upstairs hallway so the total is about 1450SqFt.
I am looking at the Breckwell Big E or the Classic Cast, as I have some friends who have Breckwell and they are happy with them. Here is the brochure:
(broken link removed to http://breckwell.com/PointofPurchase/BreckwellBrochure.pdf)
The Big E puts out a lot of heat but the Cast is a little more decorative. So I guess my question is: for what I am trying to accomplish, can I get away with the Classic Cast (400SF to 2000SF) or should I really do the Big E (400SF to 2200SF). I am concerned that I will either have too much stove with the Big E or be pushing the Classic Cast.
What say all?