Can PF100 heat 3300sqft colonial home in CT?

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Status
Not open for further replies.

kingteto

New Member
Mar 16, 2014
22
CT
Hi All,
Can PF100 heat 3300 sqft colonial home (2006) in CT if I hock it up to the existing ductwork? and approximately how many pallets will I use? Thanks
 
I currently heat a little over 3300 sqft. with the pf100, and I live a just south of Pittsburgh. My home is a sprawling ranch, not the ideal place to heat as the heat duct runs are very very long and the insulation leaves a lot to be desired, that being said I would believe the pf100 could do it. as for the amount of pellets, tomorrow I am picking up ton number 7 on the year, I tend to use between 6 and 8 tons depending on the winter. the pf100 is a pellet eater for sure but I love the heat. I currently do not have an outside air kit installed and I think an o.a.k. would help a lot with pellet useage as this thing moves a lot of air.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kingteto
How many BTU's is your current furnace?

It should but at max capacity that thing is chewing through something like 300 lbs a day _g
 
I currently heat a little over 3300 sqft. with the pf100, and I live a just south of Pittsburgh. My home is a sprawling ranch, not the ideal place to heat as the heat duct runs are very very long and the insulation leaves a lot to be desired, that being said I would believe the pf100 could do it. as for the amount of pellets, tomorrow I am picking up ton number 7 on the year, I tend to use between 6 and 8 tons depending on the winter. the pf100 is a pellet eater for sure but I love the heat. I currently do not have an outside air kit installed and I think an o.a.k. would help a lot with pellet useage as this thing moves a lot of air.
Thanks for your reply.. Since I'm new to this .. For the air kit, I'm planning to take from the existing central heat return, I thought that would be better? Also what is o.a.k. stand for? Sorry if I'm asking stupid question
What is the temperature you set your home at?
 
Last edited:
OAK stands for Outside Air Kit. Instead of taking air for burning the furnace from the inside, you would attach a hose an use outside air to the air intake. It sometimes helps. Sometimes it does not.

I have a PF100 installed in tandem with my regular furnace. My house is a 2400 sq ft reproduction colonial of a house that is at Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA. I keep it at 68 degrees and I usually see a burn of 5 tons to keep it in the range of 68 - 70. Clean it out after a ton. I only use Okanagans. I love it. Saves me a TON of money. I do the chimney at the end of the year or before the start of the next year. The house is the Fitch House at the Village.

I don't care how big your house is. If you have this thing hooked to the duct work that is currently in there, you will see a savings over oil. Of course insulation around the duct work helps.
 
Assuming your house is not missing a outside wall it would have no problem.
 
Sounds good.. Looks like I will be able to heat the 2 zones at the same time which I wish not to do, but PF100 comes with ONE thermostat :(
Did anyone run into that issue before?

btw, my current propane furnace is 125,000 btu
 
Status
Not open for further replies.