First of all, thank you to everyone for all the useful information I have read in this forum.
I am going to install a new stove this fall and would appreciate your input. I have looked at many stoves and am currently thinking the Regency F2400 (2.3 cu. ft.) may be my choice. I have a decently insulated ~1350 sq. ft. (8 ft. ceiling) typical ranch style house located in northern Michigan. The stove would be installed on the far end wall of the main floor living room which measures 14.5 by 20 ft. The LR connects to the DR/kitchen (~300 sq. ft.) through a 7 ft. wide full height (8') opening. The bedrooms and baths are accessed off a hallway from the LR.
Assuming that the install is well done, the draft is good, and the wood is dry, I am wondering if this stove in particular (or any other 2.0 - 2.5 cu. ft. non-cat) will be able to cruise at ~500 to 600+ degrees F and not drive us out of the stove room (80+ degrees) when outside temps are the typical 10 to 20 degrees F.
What are your thoughts on this stove (size and type) for my situation?
Thanks
I am going to install a new stove this fall and would appreciate your input. I have looked at many stoves and am currently thinking the Regency F2400 (2.3 cu. ft.) may be my choice. I have a decently insulated ~1350 sq. ft. (8 ft. ceiling) typical ranch style house located in northern Michigan. The stove would be installed on the far end wall of the main floor living room which measures 14.5 by 20 ft. The LR connects to the DR/kitchen (~300 sq. ft.) through a 7 ft. wide full height (8') opening. The bedrooms and baths are accessed off a hallway from the LR.
Assuming that the install is well done, the draft is good, and the wood is dry, I am wondering if this stove in particular (or any other 2.0 - 2.5 cu. ft. non-cat) will be able to cruise at ~500 to 600+ degrees F and not drive us out of the stove room (80+ degrees) when outside temps are the typical 10 to 20 degrees F.
What are your thoughts on this stove (size and type) for my situation?
Thanks
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