Hi experts,
Like many folks I'm about to install a high efficiency ZC fireplace in an attempt to lower oil bills this season.
Having read every post on this forum I understand that my choices are Napoleon 6000, Lennox Montecito Estate (or BIS tradition), RSF Opel 3 (any others I should add to this list?) as I have 3500sqf to heat.
I see numbers for efficiency but that only tells me the energy conversion from the wood. Is there any data that would help me understand how much of that energy is directed into the house?
I'm thinking there must be differences in the heat exchanger designs, size of blowers etc that would help me choose between models and understand if I really will be able to heat my space effectively with any of these fireplaces.
Thanks for your time and help. I really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on what to do to achieve warmth with wood this winter.
Mark
North East.
Like many folks I'm about to install a high efficiency ZC fireplace in an attempt to lower oil bills this season.
Having read every post on this forum I understand that my choices are Napoleon 6000, Lennox Montecito Estate (or BIS tradition), RSF Opel 3 (any others I should add to this list?) as I have 3500sqf to heat.
I see numbers for efficiency but that only tells me the energy conversion from the wood. Is there any data that would help me understand how much of that energy is directed into the house?
I'm thinking there must be differences in the heat exchanger designs, size of blowers etc that would help me choose between models and understand if I really will be able to heat my space effectively with any of these fireplaces.
Thanks for your time and help. I really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on what to do to achieve warmth with wood this winter.
Mark
North East.