BKK O.A.K. or not?

[Manatarms]

I'm sure there may be a thread on this already, but I've tried searching 10 ways from Sunday and can't find one. My house was built in 1989...well insulated. Are there any advantages with the BKK to going with an OAK, or no. I apologize in advance if this has been beaten to death in other threads, but i can't find them.

-Mark

 

[North of 60]

If you humidify your house during the winter and your climate is a dry one it, it will certainly help.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

There are differences of opinion on the OAK. They claim floors won't be as drafty; we've never noticed this and we've had an OAK once but mostly without. They can cause some problems during different weather periods and windy conditions. Sometimes some smoke in the house.

 

[Rich L]

I'm sure there may be a thread on this already, but I've tried searching 10 ways from Sunday and can't find one. My house was built in 1989...well insulated. Are there any advantages with the BKK to going with an OAK, or no. I apologize in advance if this has been beaten to death in other threads, but i can't find them.

-Mark

I've had a OAK in mine from the start so I don't know what it would be like without one.However the draft I used to feel going towards my past stoves I don't notice it anymore.

 

[Highbeam]

The woodheat article often quoted has been deemed bunk. Many many areas require the installation. I have one and have no problems at all with smoke, it always works well to allow air into the stove.

With the thermostat on the BKK you should have the best stove to overcome fluctuations in air pressure inside the house. It will automatically open the draft farther to compensate for less available household air when a bathroom fan gets turned on.

 

[Rich L]

The woodheat article often quoted has been deemed bunk. Many many areas require the installation. I have one and have no problems at all with smoke, it always works well to allow air into the stove.

your oak goes into crawlspace where wind factors are neutralized! & if crawlspace is tight that aint even a real oak,genius, post some debunking links & as far as "many areas require" we all know that codes never change,eh?

Gee I wish someone would call me Genius!