Castine question

[kobudo]

Hello.

I have new Jotul Castine in my cabin. I have done the 3 break in fires and now am looking forward to using it for heat.

My question is how well do you think it will heat a 1350 sqft cabin? According to the specs. it shouldn't be a problem but my situation does include the following:
1. The family/dining/kitchen areas are all open but the mudroom, bathroom and 2 bedrooms are somewhat seperate.
2. 15' ceilings all rooms
3. Possibility of -30* or lower temps in the dead of winter

I do have have back up propane heaters in the bedrooms and bathroom so it isn't crucial to rely on the Castine alone but the more I can save on propane the better!

I am off the grid so limiting electric use (fans) is helpful.

 

[btj1031]

I think it'll work out well for you, if you're moderately well insulated. I heat a ~1700 sqft cape, with crummy insualation. The heat doesn't get to the other side of the house so well, but good enough, and it heats the upstairs very well.

 

[polaris]

Fire it moderately hard and I think you will be as warm as toast. I heat a larger area than you are and it does well.