My new stove Quad 4300 ST
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Nice. Steel stoves rule! Just in case I haven't said that before. I know it is summer. But light that bad boy up. Gotta check for smoke leaks ya know. 
You are headed for a warm house next winter. Let us know how that puppy does for ya.
You are headed for a warm house next winter. Let us know how that puppy does for ya.
I was thinking of having a small fire to start curing the paint when I could have the windows open. If we get a couple of cool days I will give it a try.
I make stove and pipe changes in the summer. Every time I do my wife says "Well, it is about to get hot in this joint."
Fsappo
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Nice job on the installation and you bought yourself a hell of a stove. Keep us posted on how/what it is heating, burn times, etc.
PapaDave
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CA, very nice setup. I really like the look of the steptops (I have an older Ashley S/T), and saw one of the 4300 st's burning late this past winter at a shop not far from me.
I would appreciate knowing your house size and layout. More pics are always good, and DO keep us in the loop as you get used to burning this stove.
I need (want) the door opening from the r/h like the Quads. Works in my situation.
If it hasn't been said yet, Welcome to the Hearth!
I would appreciate knowing your house size and layout. More pics are always good, and DO keep us in the loop as you get used to burning this stove.
I need (want) the door opening from the r/h like the Quads. Works in my situation.
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Yep. I think it is in the Bible. Maybe in Galatians "Thou shalt put the damned door handle on the right side of thy stove.".
Ratherbfishin
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Thanks for the welcome PapaDave, I stumbled onto the site when I first started researching stoves. I learned a lot lurking around and reading about other peoples experiences. As a quick side note, a lot of my extended family spread out between Manistee and TC on the west side of MI.
As for my house, I last fall I purchased a 1450 sq ft bi-level. The stove is in the basement which is 2/3rds above grade. There is a open stairwell between the two levels that I am hopeful and expecting to move most of the heat upstairs. The stove kind of blows in the direction of the stairs. I think the 4300 is a little oversized for the size house in this climate but the house is not sealed the best and with it in the basement, I wanted to error on the too big side. I figure I can always build smaller fires if I have to. Anything in particular you would like a pic of? Below is a link to a prior post that has a pic of the whole house.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/53945/
The stove would be in the on the far right side of the house.
As for my house, I last fall I purchased a 1450 sq ft bi-level. The stove is in the basement which is 2/3rds above grade. There is a open stairwell between the two levels that I am hopeful and expecting to move most of the heat upstairs. The stove kind of blows in the direction of the stairs. I think the 4300 is a little oversized for the size house in this climate but the house is not sealed the best and with it in the basement, I wanted to error on the too big side. I figure I can always build smaller fires if I have to. Anything in particular you would like a pic of? Below is a link to a prior post that has a pic of the whole house.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/53945/
The stove would be in the on the far right side of the house.
With the way the blower blows the air over the top of the stove and straight out, if it is aimed at the stairs that is going to work really well.
toqua
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PapaDave
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ChoppingAccountant said:
The 4300 is one of the stoves on my list, but I'm leaning to larger, like the 5700, or maybe the Englander 30. I have a smallish ranch (just under 1300 sq. ft.), and when it's below 10 It can be a little tough keeping the house warm. Just hoping to get some feedback from you on how this stove does in your situation.
You may have noticed, while lurking and reading, that we love pics, so I'll not be too picky on that topic. More of your hearth, your wood processing area, shed (if you have one), etc........
Went to TC a couple months ago. Been to Manistee recently too. Small world, eh?
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