This is very good information. I have been looking at gassers for about 10 years. Considered a Greenwood then. I understand it may be fortunate I couldn't afford it at that time. Propane has almost doubled in cost this year so I'm seriously looking again. Considering an Econoburn 100. Already have a hydronic system run by a propane boiler. I get my firewood delivered in log-length and cut and split it myself. I go through about 3-4 cords a year with a HE fireplace. I don't mind cutting firewood but don't want to do too much more. Looks to me that I would have to cut about twice as much as I do now. Does that sound about right?
Confused about your calculation. 6.5 x 14 x 1.5 = 136.5 cu. ft. You said it is cut to 18 inches I think. That would be a little more than a cord per row.
From Saratoga County NY? It ain't over yet Standingdead. Seen the weather report for the upcoming week?
We have really cut back on propane this year, partly because it's gone up so much and partly because the supplier has let me run out despite several phone calls saying we were getting low. I need propane as a back up. Last year would be more typical. We did not try to heat the whole house with wood, instead letting the propane heat the basement (and heat rises!). Last year we burned about 3 cords of ash (hardwood) and 425 US gal (1600 litres) of propane.
