Mainely Saws
Feeling the Heat
I burn 24/7 with a Hampton 300 ( slightly larger than the HI200 ) & it has a 1.7 cu ft firebox . I like the stove & it fits my hearth well but as Grisu said, I only get maybe 5 hours of "usuable " heat out of it which means reloading in the middle of the night . Oil may very well be cheaper than propane ( BTU wise) but there generally is a lot less maintence with natural gas or propane . The reason I suggested a propane stove is because it's a set it & forget it type of heat ( check out the Lopi Berkshire & others ) . I would suggest that you figure out a system to be able to move /stack & store either pellets or firewood so that you don't further injure your back . Having said that, I find a nice wood fire hard to beat for comfort & independence .
Good luck with your final decision & let us know how it has worked out for you .........
Good luck with your final decision & let us know how it has worked out for you .........