Level to level heat transfer ??

[THE WOOD MASTER]

Has anyone ever done any experimenting with moving heat fro one level to another. I have read a few threads on this but am looking for some fresh input?
I have a basic rambler style house with woodstove on main floor with no ductwork and want to move a bit of heat to basement, posibbly doing a minor construction and install some ductwork in the wall. I have looked at different level to level fans but not sure what the best way to go is, don't want to create a natural fire hazzard by doing it? Any idea's ??
Thanks

 

[coldkiwi]

Going to be tough as heat is naturaly going to want to go up

 

[begreen]

It would be more efficient to insulate the area of the basement you want to heat and use an electric heater there.

 

[Laurent Cyr]

Move the stove to the basement....lol!

 

[Charles1981]

It is difficult to heat a main floor from the basement with a wood stove, I do it but it isn't as great (we do spend a bit of time and sleep in the basement though especially in winter so it works out well in the end).

I can't imagine successfully getting heat to go and stay downstairs substantially well. Best bet would be a stove on both floors. Have your nice stove in the main living area, and a smaller stove for supplemental heat in the secondary area.

I am thinking about putting a stove in the 2nd floor, but honestly this area has never seen so much cold and snow in over 100 years. If this winter was like the past 3 the wood stove in the basement would have performed superbly (it does a great job as long as it is above 15 degrees at night). We haven't had an evening over 5-10 degrees in almost 5-6 weeks (except maybe 3-4 days here and there).