Hi all. Trying to determine the best size firebox on freestanding wood stove for my 1100sq ft, two story home in southern wisconsin. The house is well insulated with few drafts. During the winter we get total maybe a week or two of below zero combined. I'm looking at Osburn, what the dealer offers that will be doing the install. The man suggested the 1.85cu ft model. The next model up has a 2.4 box. The question is I don't want to run the stove like a rented mule, but I also don't want to cook us outta the house with a bigger box. It will be a non cat stove. Can I run a larger stove with a smaller fire hot enough to get secondary burn, as to run efficiently?
I have read the manufacturer suggestions and either one fits the square footage. There is a 10,000btu. difference. I just want to run clean as possible and not over do it on heat. We like to keep the house at 65-68.
I have read the manufacturer suggestions and either one fits the square footage. There is a 10,000btu. difference. I just want to run clean as possible and not over do it on heat. We like to keep the house at 65-68.