englander nc-13 or nc-30 for new garage?

Howdy Tech,

You have a VERY well insulated garage, I must say. Wow! As many wise members here will tell you, THAT is more important than just "oversizing" a stove.

What kind of burn times are you looking to get?
Can you easily open a window?

Know that in about a month, the Englander 30 will most likely be on sale at Home Despot for the same cost as the Englander 13. Use a Harbor Freight matching coupon when you call HD and save another 10 or 15%.

You will get longer burn times (less reloading) with the 30.

Several members here have a 30 in their shop. Nice pics of their set-ups too. Nicer than my house even, lol.

Is it a garage or shop? I would first check with the local building inspector and your home insurance whether they are ok with a stove in there. Other than that the 13NC sounds like a better fit, the 30NC would be a bit overkill. You will need dry wood for both, though.

The 13 is going to give you 4-6 hours burn time with primo firewood. You can fire off from minimal coals at that stage of the game, some times you'll need alittle help.

Depends on your burn time requirements.

Insurance companies really, really do not like wood burning appliances inside a garage.

GO 30 and never look back. If it is a shop that overhead is going to come open from time to time and the 30 will provide the best chance to get back to a warm shop in a hurry. ALMOST no one says, "I wish I went smaller" but many wish they went bigger.