fizzer Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'll ask my dad this week, he's run a woodburning stove the past 10+ years every winter instead of propane, and his stove has worked flawlessly and is reasonable to get started and maintain the fire. His is in the basement and blows air around the firebox which then can be ducted into the house system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Something else im curious about is wood pellet stoves. I know your locked into using pellets. I have a pretty good wood supply, but not having to split and stack sounds nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-yamaR6s Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The heat is not as hot and you run the risk of pellet shortages. When stocking up on pellets you need to store them in a dry place. Have to have electricity to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The heat is not as hot and you run the risk of pellet shortages. When stocking up on pellets you need to store them in a dry place. Have to have electricity to run.Electricity is a big one. Also the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I Bailed on the wood burner when I found out the cost of the chimney liner combined with wood being a pain. Sticking one in the basement as a back up without a liner in case of power outages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 heres what I am looking at...http://www.quadrafire.com/Products/2100-Millennium-Wood-Stove.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ahh, sorry the one we have is more of a woodburning furnace like this: I can't help much with recommendations on the freestanding stoves, but I think if you find one that pumps air or can fit a blower to the one you get you'll be much happier than just going on radiant heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 They make a blower that fits as a part of the exhaust piping. My dad has one I helped him install while I was home in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 heres what I am looking at...http://www.quadrafire.com/Products/2100-Millennium-Wood-Stove.aspxThis is what we havehttp://www.quadrafire.com/en/Products/Yosemite-Wood-Stove.aspxWe chose that model because it fit on our fireplace hearth and looked good in out traditional living room. Due to the shape of our fireplace the inserts did not work or did not look good.Nice little supplemental heat source. We run it on the weekends to help offset heat costs and because it looks and feels nice. I used to run it evenings also but I get home later so I dont feel it is worth the effort.Or house is pretty cut up and not well insulated (1924 Tudor style) so the heat is mostly in the living room with some up the stairs. But it means the living room is about 75 while other parts of the house are 58 and the furnace does not run if outside temps are >20.Years ago my parents used a wood furnace to heat our home. That was a ton of work every year to get enough firewood. However that kept the mess outside or in the unfinished basement. We had a window that was removed to throw the wood into the basement into a small room next to the furnace. Powered wood splitters are great if you plan to cut that much wood.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Something else im curious about is wood pellet stoves. I know your locked into using pellets. I have a pretty good wood supply, but not having to split and stack sounds nice as well.Pellet stoves are convenient, very easy to use, easier to install and much cleaner than wood stoves.However you are locked into buying pellets. You cant cut costs by cutting you own. And depending on supply/demand it may be more expensive than other heat sources. Also as mentioned the pellets cant be stored out doors. They will absorb moisture if wet and become ruined. When they first became popular pellets were cheap but the demand for sawdust and wood scraps for pellets and other uses (composite lumber, bio fuel, etc.) has driven up the price to be competitive with natural gas and oil. Currently I think it only makes sense for a cottage without access to natural gas.A couple interesting optionshttp://leisurelinestoves.com/index.htmlAutomatic feeding coal stovesSimialr to pellet stoves but the fuel is a little cheaper and prices should remain fairly stablehttp://www.centralboiler.com/home.htmlOutdoor wood boiler.Craig Edited February 7, 2013 by CBBaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 There's corn stoves also. Easy to find corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 There's corn stoves also. Easy to find corn.But not cheap. Especially after the drought last summer.I think some of the pellet stoves can also burn corn. Something to look into.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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