Assuming that I dont want large bursts of heat but instead wanted low-moderate output a steady pace -- Is it reasonable to assume that a BK King would do that using about half the wood of a 30NC ?
Since Im burning 3 or 4 cords per yr in the basement, at 50% reduction would save me 2 cords of wood ( $175 x 2) per yr. and I would not have to load the stove every 6 hrs - I could go every 12 hrs easily. That would really be nice.
Anyway - Id be interested in anyones educated guess about the ratio of wood usage to produce the same steady output vs a 30NC
(I guess Im still looking for a reason to buy a BK even though intuitively it just does not seem justifiable)
Since Im burning 3 or 4 cords per yr in the basement, at 50% reduction would save me 2 cords of wood ( $175 x 2) per yr. and I would not have to load the stove every 6 hrs - I could go every 12 hrs easily. That would really be nice.
Anyway - Id be interested in anyones educated guess about the ratio of wood usage to produce the same steady output vs a 30NC
(I guess Im still looking for a reason to buy a BK even though intuitively it just does not seem justifiable)