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  1. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    I got my new shop pellet stove, but not hooked up yet. It is really cold out there today 30*
    Just wondering how long it should take to heat up the shop, it's 476sqft and 9 foot ceilings. For arguments sake lets say the outdoor temp stays the same, stove runs on high at 38,000 BTU. Roughly, how long would it take to heat the space to 70* How do you calculate this?
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  2. Shaw520 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 15, 2012
    397 posts
    Modena
    insulated ?
  3. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,745 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Calculate? Heck no! I'd hook the stove up and crank it with something to time how long it took to get to 70::F Drink some brews while I'm waitin too! :p
  4. bluedogz Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 9, 2011
    857 posts
    NE Maryland
    I say 75 miles an hour.
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  5. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    I tried that but forget what I was doing.
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  6. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    Insulated pretty well, but garage doors aren't great.
  7. P38X2 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 11, 2012
    784 posts
    Jaffrey, NH
    Assuming there's another stove headed east burning the same pellets.
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  8. Delta-T Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 27, 2008
    2,680 posts
    NH
    Beers=measurement of time....I'm thinkin 2 maybe 3.
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  9. P38X2 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 11, 2012
    784 posts
    Jaffrey, NH
    My somewhat legitimate answer is 2 hours for the air to reach your target temp....and assuming it's around 30F inside the shop.
  10. Delta-T Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 27, 2008
    2,680 posts
    NH
    I been laughin at this for a good 5 minutes now..
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  11. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    994 posts
    Pocono mts.
    6 packs ;)
  12. Delta-T Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 27, 2008
    2,680 posts
    NH
    then the stove is too small...;)
  13. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,745 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Or you drink too slow! I'm saying the latter. Gonna be at least a 6 pack easy. Might even have time for a snack too! >>
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  14. CT Pellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 1, 2012
    649 posts
    Torrington, CT
    This one's child's play.....
    It's simple. Just sart the stove and look at your watch and notate the time that the stove starts. Keep an eye on the thermometer and when the stove gets your shop up to 70 degrees, take another look at your watch and notate the time. Then, subtract the first time from the second and this will tell you how long it takes to bring the room up to temperature. All the while, you can ogle your new stove and watch that pretty flame dance like J-Lo while sipping your favorite brew. Have at it!
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  15. CT Pellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 1, 2012
    649 posts
    Torrington, CT
    Here I am thinking I am being original....That'll teach me to not read all posts before posting. Duh!
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  16. glenc0322 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2011
    559 posts
    long Island NY
    just what he said and if you forget the time then let it get back down to 30 and do it again and again and again then fall down sleep and start again
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  17. will711 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 26, 2011
    994 posts
    Pocono mts.
    It happens;)
  18. smoke show Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 17, 2008
    4,642 posts
    Pittsfield, Wi
    if its not oak'ed. ;)
  19. CT Pellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 1, 2012
    649 posts
    Torrington, CT
    Actually, to ge it from 30 degrees up to 70 degrees, it would likely only take about 3 Guinness....(or 8 Coors Lights!)

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