I've decided to upgrade to a more modern and efficient wood stove from the older Jotul model I have now. I've decided to go with non-catalytic steel stove. The best price around seems to be the Englander (Summers Heat); any comments on this brand versus other similar ones? (I've seen Kodiak/enviro and Regency brands up here that are similar but much more expensive.)
Now the main question, what size should I get? I have a 1000 square foot 2-story home; because it's located in Alaska and I'd like to be able to use it for full heating needs in winter, I think I should go with a higher rating than 1000 square feet. The bigger model does not cost much more but is it less efficient or less clean-burning to use a stove that is sized too big? Also concerned that 1.8 might be a bit small for firebox size on the smaller model.
Here are the basics on the two models:
50-SNC13:
Heats 1800 square feet
60,000 BTU
1.8 cu ft firebox
50-SNC30 (the bigger one):
Heats 2200 square feet
75,000 BTU
3.5 cu ft firebox
Now the main question, what size should I get? I have a 1000 square foot 2-story home; because it's located in Alaska and I'd like to be able to use it for full heating needs in winter, I think I should go with a higher rating than 1000 square feet. The bigger model does not cost much more but is it less efficient or less clean-burning to use a stove that is sized too big? Also concerned that 1.8 might be a bit small for firebox size on the smaller model.
Here are the basics on the two models:
50-SNC13:
Heats 1800 square feet
60,000 BTU
1.8 cu ft firebox
50-SNC30 (the bigger one):
Heats 2200 square feet
75,000 BTU
3.5 cu ft firebox