Looking for the best match for my large room - wood stove with high efficiency...
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For the next heating season you should already have the wood split, stacked and drying. Oak takes at least 2 years to season. If you try to burn partially or unseasoned wood the heat output is going to be disappointing. Consider getting the craigslist wood for the 2015-2016 season and buying 4 cords of kiln dried wood for the 2014-2015 season. A good woodshed is a great asset. It keeps the wood stash dry and tidy.
northwinds
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Per cord. And then you'll need to season it for at least a couple of years if it's oak or hickory because hardwood for under $200 per cord is unlikely to
be ready to burn.
Not necessary. The second floor balcony area will the hottest location. What you will need to achieve is a way to create a convection loop to get the heat at the ceiling level down to the floor level.
I believe earlier you indicated you have an oil boiler, not a furnace, correct? Is so you don't want a wood furnace. You should be looking at a wood fired hot water boiler system to tie into the exisiting system. Stop by the boiler room forum here and read up on Garn systems. Note that we are not talking a cheap installation here.
If the goal is just to make a dent in the oil bill (how bad is it in winter?) then get back to the original plan and give us the fireplace dimensions.
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smokedragon
Minister of Fire
With a 6" liner, go for the Progress Hybrid. Lot's of heat in a really pretty package. Plus it is rear vent, so you could set it out in the room a bit and really squeeze the heat out of it. It has a rather large window for viewing the fire and would make a nice focal point in that beautiful space.
The only other choices I would put above that one for a space that size are:
Blaze King KING, but it would require an 8 inch liner. I don't think it is as pretty, but will really put out he heat and get you long burns in the warmer heating months.
The hearthstone equinox (which to me is mix of the progress looks and the KING size). I don't think it is as efficient as the two above, but it will kick out a lot of heat and it is a looker.
CombatChris
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You'll clear cut it in short order if you're going to rely on that for the wood. Unless you mean you have land for the processing of wood, in which case... nice.
bobdog2o02
Minister of Fire
I think if heating with wood is your priority two Outdoor Wood Burners will get closer than anything indoors. Taj Mahal there,
If I'm interpreting your plan/objectives correctly, I think this is the next step.
HotCoals
Minister of Fire
If you can afford to have a house like that and pay the taxes you don't need wood heat at all..except for maybe ambiance and or just because.
Not so sure. When we had this little shack built I had to burn wood so I could afford the payments and taxes.
HotCoals
Minister of Fire
Not so sure. When we had this little shack built I had to burn wood so I could afford the payments and taxes.
Yeah..I'm still waiting for money to buy fuel for my 40' yacht!
Come on that guy has at least a million dollar spread and he wants to save some money by burning wood?
Taxes alone are prolly 20 grand.
A fire to watch and enjoy is a different deal but he's already trying to figuring out a pay back time frame.
He didn't come here to catch flak. He came here with questions about how to proceed with burning wood. What this place is here for.
Keep it on topic or just read and drool.
Keep it on topic or just read and drool.
HotCoals
Minister of Fire
For ambiance yes I would have some thoughts..to actually make any diff on the heat bills,not so much.
But I wish him luck!
7800sq.ft
NHcpa
Minister of Fire
Fair enough... I have an 18x22 cathedral living room that has much glass, sunken, two story wood burning fireplace and never used in the winter - too cold! This March purchased a Harman insert and totally enjoy - almost like moving in to a new home! I also have a Jotul Firelight in the other half of the house and also very much enjoy. This said, wood stoves create much dust (soot) and if I had a room like the one posted, I would not do except for ambiance. I would go with radiant floor heating and if wood is the way to go, have an outside boiler. check with local codes and your neighbors first. Beautiful home and I can see it covered with dust and soot under the current consideration. I would pass...
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northwinds
Minister of Fire
Really no reason to let the dust and soot from inside the stove get all over your house.
smokedragon
Minister of Fire
Amen BB........preach it.
I kind of agree that he really won't make a dent in his heating bills, but I also kind of disagree.
Perhaps not for ambiance, but for comfort. Often in large rooms with lots of glass you have to get the rest of the house blazing to get those rooms comfortable using central heat. Perhaps a nice wood space heater would make that space more livable/enjoyable in the harsh winter months.
Sorta like NHcpa said
colin.p
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NHcpa
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I hadn't considered that, but it looks nice. What is the general opinion of that stove? The EPA site says it is only 63% efficient and only 32,000 BTUs.
I think you need an old retired couple in the guest house to handle the firewood and feed the stove. I have a couple in mind. 
Fireview owners love their stoves. But you need more firepower.
You will not have the usual concern of "getting too hot in the stove room".
I think a Progress Hybrid in light metallic gray would look quite handsome in that room.
You could give Woodstock a call and get the name of someone local who has a PH and would be willing to have you over to see it...save a trip to NH.
With background heat in the home, and likely only asking the stove to heat that zone from around 40 degrees or more, I think the PH would keep the room toasty in all weather, likely on two loads a day.
That assumes that you don't have a totally open concept home. If your 7500 feet are all open to each other, then you have no way of keeping the heat in the area you want to supplement, and any wood stove is going to have minimal impact in any one room, but some impact everywhere: you'll likely reduce your oil usage by the number of BTUs of wood heat you put in the home. And you may be a bit more comfortable. And you can enjoy the ambiance of a beautiful fire, and the warmth of one if you are close enough to it.
You could give Woodstock a call and get the name of someone local who has a PH and would be willing to have you over to see it...save a trip to NH.
With background heat in the home, and likely only asking the stove to heat that zone from around 40 degrees or more, I think the PH would keep the room toasty in all weather, likely on two loads a day.
That assumes that you don't have a totally open concept home. If your 7500 feet are all open to each other, then you have no way of keeping the heat in the area you want to supplement, and any wood stove is going to have minimal impact in any one room, but some impact everywhere: you'll likely reduce your oil usage by the number of BTUs of wood heat you put in the home. And you may be a bit more comfortable. And you can enjoy the ambiance of a beautiful fire, and the warmth of one if you are close enough to it.
Ashful
Minister of Fire
You? In Boston? You already complain it's too cold in Virginia!I think you need an old retired couple in the guest house to handle the firewood and feed the stove. I have a couple in mind.
Attn: Bart. He said "Firelight," not "Fireview".
Personally, I think the Firelight is the best looking "big" stove on the market. I have two:
On the wood usage, go back and read my prior post. Think 0.5 - 1.0 cord per week per stove, in that sort of space. It can be done, but it's not for the average Joe.
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