dehal said:
Todd said:
Personally I think the NC30 will be way too big for 960sf in FL and you would be burning with all the windows open. The NC13 may be a better fit but yes, you will suffer on the burn times since the fire box is half the size of the 30. Maybe look for a smaller cat stove if you really need the longer burn times or a non cat n the 2cu ft fire box size. Are you taring out the fireplace and building a new hearth and chimney?
Yes, I am taring out the fire place insert and building a hearth.. I already have the piping and chimney from the fire place so half is done already.. By the way, It gets down right cold in the winter here in North Fl.. (coming from 100 deg f all summer) I have experienced a
low of 5 degrees F but usually in the teens to 20's overnite temp. But warms up during the day 40's to 50's... This past winter was (long) record cold here and that made my final decision to buy... I have my own renewable source for wood too..
Sooooo any input on a long burning wood stove for 960sq ft anyone ???
Welcome to the forum dehal.
The temperature range you give sounds right to me....but that is not cold! That indeed would be a very mild winter so don't think that you have to get a stove designed to heat a home in the north country.
Have you considered a Woodstock stove? You want a long burn and no doubt for your space you also want a low burn. The cat stove that Woodstock sells should suit you just fine.
Woodstock Stoves
We have the Fireview and heat close to your size. It keeps us very toasty warm and we use only half the amount of wood we used to burn. The stove does not take a big footprint and is extremely easy to use and maintain. With the catalyst, you can burn low fires without fear of creosote (providing your fuel is right) and the soapstone gives you a very soft heat that will continue to radiate even after the wood burns down. We've had our stove for 3 full winters and that is our only source of heat. The company also is one of the very best companies and they are very easy to deal with plus they have the best guarantee on the market.
However you go, good luck to you.
I might also add that you may need to put in a taller chimney as that seems to be one of the problem areas with mobile homes and double wides; they usually put up very short chimneys. Recommended is usually 13' minimum.