Okay so because I mentioned in another thread about installing a PAH in my basement I needed to post pics or didn't happen. The hearth pad although not needed due to cement floor is made of patio blocks. I was looking for a quick inexpensive way to get the unit off the ground. Just in case there was ever a water issue in the basement. The cost for the hearth was just about $50 wood included, had it been a single block height it could be done for $32. Double blocked it for extra height, with cheaper patio blocks underneath. A few dabs of liquid nails to hold it all together and some cement caulk instead of grout.
This will provide heat to the basement area which was cold last winter since the hot water based oil furnace was not running other than for hot water. Our kids like to make use of the basement and the one thing I didn't realize when we decided to heat the upstairs with pellets is that the basement would be cold 55-57 in the middle of winter. Before it used to hold at 62-63 and 2 electric space heaters would warm it up to 65. The space heaters wouldn't come close to warming it up the past winter. So thats the reason for the stove.
Bought this from Andy at AM/FM as a refurb unit. It was actually more of scratch and dent so that made the choice much easier. Mike also answered some questions and offered suggestions. I don't have any experience with the stove yet but these guys are really helpful on a personal level. I can't think of another product where I've seen people willing to help like that and not just my brief questions but help many others on these boards. Also thanks to the folks on the boards for posting all the info. It helped me buy my P68 (used) last year and the PAH this year, by searching these boards you can learn a lot.
Yes I know I need a surge protector!
This will provide heat to the basement area which was cold last winter since the hot water based oil furnace was not running other than for hot water. Our kids like to make use of the basement and the one thing I didn't realize when we decided to heat the upstairs with pellets is that the basement would be cold 55-57 in the middle of winter. Before it used to hold at 62-63 and 2 electric space heaters would warm it up to 65. The space heaters wouldn't come close to warming it up the past winter. So thats the reason for the stove.
Bought this from Andy at AM/FM as a refurb unit. It was actually more of scratch and dent so that made the choice much easier. Mike also answered some questions and offered suggestions. I don't have any experience with the stove yet but these guys are really helpful on a personal level. I can't think of another product where I've seen people willing to help like that and not just my brief questions but help many others on these boards. Also thanks to the folks on the boards for posting all the info. It helped me buy my P68 (used) last year and the PAH this year, by searching these boards you can learn a lot.
Yes I know I need a surge protector!
