basement finished with a hearth for the Quad 5700

[fullbore]

After 2 years with the Quad, I decided to finally drywall, insulate, and carpet the basemet. A simple ceramic tile hearth really helped to add a little character...

 

[savageactor7]

That's the stove I wanted but certain people around here insisted otherwise.

Nice clean set up fullbore...if you're a 24/7 burner I'm thinking you'll be in for a pleasant surprise after insulating the basement. I esp like the wider than required minimum distance in front of the hearth too.

 

[Pagey]

That's a good looking stove and installation. I really like the step top series from QF.

 

[fullbore]

This will be my 3rd year burning 24/7. I was easily hitting temps of 90* in the basement when it was unfinished. I think I'll be able to conserve a little on the wood consumption this year. I can't wait.

 

[Wet1]

How warm was it on the first floor if the basement was 90°?

 

[Wet1]

BTW, nice job on the basement

 

[WOODBUTCHER]

That's the stove I wanted but certain people around here insisted otherwise.

Nice clean set up fullbore...if you're a 24/7 burner I'm thinking you'll be in for a pleasant surprise after insulating the basement. I esp like the wider than required minimum distance in front of the hearth too.

Sav's right, nice payoff coming to you!

WoodButcher

 

[fullbore]

On average, there was about a ten degree difference between the floors. Most often, the basement was 85*(burning cherry at 2/3 capacity) and the first floor was around 75*. This year I'll be burning oak and hickory, so I'm hoping for a noticeable difference.

 

[jj3500]

I'M JEALOUS!

 

[scfa99]

looks great, that looks like it can hold alot of wood. what kind of burn times do you get out of her?

 

[rustynut]

nice job on the basement and I know you're enjoying that stove.
just got mine lit before xmas last year and wouldnt have gone any smaller
enjoy
rn

 

[fullbore]

Thanks for all the comments. I was easily getting 12 hours burn time with cherry and 14 hours with oak. The firebox is big, but I would have bought bigger stove. LOL!!

 

[Ratman]

Real nice job on the cellar...total pro job.
Love the top quality equipment you have.

If I had my stove in that same spot the house would self combust or melt the carpet; whichever came first.
I used to get the; "Dad, what's that plastic smell?" = melted vinal floor through 2 concrete boards (resolved by adding a third layer under brick and sheetmetal)

Keep us updated later this fall.
Would like to see a night pic with the door open full crank!
Did I already say I love the stove