Barrel Stove Kits

DevilsBrew said:

I had a metal fireplace with the sharp angles of the rumsford design. Not something to be used to seriously heat with but darn, I loved that thing. I can see where a barrel stove would be useful.

It does make you wonder what is possible with a heavier steel and angles. I'm wondering if a barrel could be converted to a fireplace by installing angled panels on the interior. Maybe even filling in the gaps between the barrel walls and panels with mass...just some thoughts running through my head.

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fshbt said:

I have one in my pole barn, on my second one actually. The double barrel( I installed it recently) doesn't have quite the draft that my single barrel did, but either way they put out the heat. Granted I have a fairly good size, uninsulated pole barn. But it'll raise the temp 30 degrees in the dead of a northern ohio winter. I like mine, not sure if I like the double as much as the single but very cost effective.

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Seasoned Oak said:

Iv found i get a lot more heat from the double barrel than the single. I usually use a free standing fan to blow the heat off the top barrel and even with that the flue temp is very high.Otherwise most of that heat is lost up the flue. I do use very dry wood though ,that helps a lot.

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emt1581 said:

Ok, so the kits' place are mainly in the shop/garage. I thought these were common in cabins and hunting lodges.

I see what you're saying about the door. I guess gasketing it would not be smart.

Again, just the price, the heat it throws, and the fact that I can build it (I LOVE projects) really appeals to me. But given what was shared I think I'll just pass for now. Maybe once I get my garage the way I want it, I'll look at it again.

Thanks for the info! If there's any other things that would be important to know about these (good or bad) please share!

-Emt1581

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