Friends,
I am trying to size a propane fireplace (not an insert) for a 255 sq. ft. room with 10' ceiling in Santa Cruz, Calif. I do not want to end up with a beautiful big fireplace that puts out so much heat that I can only use it 10 min. then have to shut it off. I just want it to take the chill off this one room when the central heating is turned off, AND, I want to be able to enjoy the flames. It seems better to get a small unit on which I can turn up the flame for ambiance, than a big unit that has to run on idle (or be turned off).
What size, in BTUs, would you recommend for such a setting? I looked at a Marquis "Serenity" which puts out 17,000 BTUs on high and 11,800 on low. What might you suggest?
Gratefully, Richard
I am trying to size a propane fireplace (not an insert) for a 255 sq. ft. room with 10' ceiling in Santa Cruz, Calif. I do not want to end up with a beautiful big fireplace that puts out so much heat that I can only use it 10 min. then have to shut it off. I just want it to take the chill off this one room when the central heating is turned off, AND, I want to be able to enjoy the flames. It seems better to get a small unit on which I can turn up the flame for ambiance, than a big unit that has to run on idle (or be turned off).
What size, in BTUs, would you recommend for such a setting? I looked at a Marquis "Serenity" which puts out 17,000 BTUs on high and 11,800 on low. What might you suggest?
Gratefully, Richard