Radiant vs convective stoves
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DavidV
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Prefer insert convection because my living room isn't big enough to accomodate a freestanding radiant stove.
Todd
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I like radiant stoves. They create both radiant heat and natural convection. Best of both worlds.
Convection stoves are just that, convection. You can get radiant heat off the glass but that's about it. Convection stoves are designed more for clearance issues and inserts.
Convection stoves are just that, convection. You can get radiant heat off the glass but that's about it. Convection stoves are designed more for clearance issues and inserts.
wg_bent
Minister of Fire
I think radiant vs. convection is a crock. That is why I bought a big ass radiant stove with a kick ass blower to put half in and half out of my fireplace to replace the insert. Convect a bunch and radiate a bunch. Get the air in that fireplace hot and let that blower blow it out of there.
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