It looks like smaller stoves are more effiecient than medium size or larger ones, correct?
I'm talking about new model epa stoves.
The Drolet eldorado, for example, is 85% efficient compared to their medium sized stoves, which are generally 78% or so.
SO --
What is it worth? Other than the obvious environmental concerns and wood usage?
I have a smaller house (about 1600 sq feet) -- so it WOULD be a good idea to use a smaller stove IF you can?
You'll burn less wood and have cleaner air?
Do any medium sized stoves have these 85% efficiency figures?
Only reason I would like something medium size is that the fire would last longer (possibly all night?) when I really need the heat.
I'm talking about new model epa stoves.
The Drolet eldorado, for example, is 85% efficient compared to their medium sized stoves, which are generally 78% or so.
SO --
What is it worth? Other than the obvious environmental concerns and wood usage?
I have a smaller house (about 1600 sq feet) -- so it WOULD be a good idea to use a smaller stove IF you can?
You'll burn less wood and have cleaner air?
Do any medium sized stoves have these 85% efficiency figures?
Only reason I would like something medium size is that the fire would last longer (possibly all night?) when I really need the heat.