We live in the San Bernardino Mtns at 5,000 ft in a 2300 sq. ft. 2 story home. The lower level is 1400 sq. ft and the upper is 900, the home is a open concept floor plan. We are looking at this unit for our primary heat source during winter months, temp. low is in the high 20's F. We love the aesthetic of the unit, but will it meet our needs. Any comments and advice are welcome and thank you for your time!
Hampton H300?
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Type in "Hampton H300" in the quick search box above and you will come across some interesting threads. I noticed one poster (a stove dealer apparently) mentioned that they would not sell it to anyone looking to heat over 1000 sq. ft.
Yes I have read that but it is hard to go by one guy. We are new to wood stoves but would like something that performs well. In our opinion it is one beautiful stove and would look great in our house with the Timberland color. I just dont want to make the same mistake as other people and choose one that is to small. Iam hoping someone with a similar situation has some info. Thank you
The H300 only has a 1.7 cu. ft. firebox, unless your house is very well insulated I think its going to leave a little bit to be desired if you go this small. I agree this is one good looking stove, maybe take a look at the Jotul Oslo enamel finishes. If you like soapstone some of the larger hearthstones stoves are very nice looking as well IMO. I'm sure you'll be able to find exactly what you want. Check out your local shops and they'll point you in the right direction I'm sure.
My house isnt the most insulated due to being built in 1978. So what size firebox would be ideal. I dont want something overwelming. Maybe a 2.0 or more would be sufficient?
If it were me, given the average house I would say 2.0 cu. ft. would be my minimum and 2.5 cu. ft. would be my maximum given this would be you only source of heat the real worry to me would be undersizing the stove. I can't tell you how helpful it would be to talk to a local shop, most owners will come out to your house and do a walk through and give you their opinion which you can take or leave.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Jaugust124 said:
The big difference being this is in the hills of southern California. It can be 29 a few days of the year, but often it's a lot warmer. The H300 should be ok here. Not ideal for the longest burns, but fine for most of the time. If longer burn times are important, then look at the PE Spectrum or Alderlea T5 series. or Lopi Endeavor.
I wouldnt sell the 300 as a primary heat source for much more than 1000 square feet (I may have been the guy who said this in the other post) It is simply a small stove. Looks great, works great, excellent warranty. If you try to heat your living area in the colder weather you may end pumping wood into it every 2-4 hours.
For not much more money, you could go a mid sized cast iron stove instead of a small. Aside from BGs suggestion, I have become a fan of the Hearthstone Shelburne. Even with a 2.0 firebox I would call it at the smaller end of what you would want, but at least close enough to get those overnight burns.
If your heating with wood to save money and your fire goes out 2 or 3 hours before you wake up, but the time you rekindle the fire you could be losing 15% or so of your heating hours over the course of a season. That adds up to the point where spending a few hunnerd bucks more for a 2.5 CF or so firebox would pay off quickly.
For not much more money, you could go a mid sized cast iron stove instead of a small. Aside from BGs suggestion, I have become a fan of the Hearthstone Shelburne. Even with a 2.0 firebox I would call it at the smaller end of what you would want, but at least close enough to get those overnight burns.
If your heating with wood to save money and your fire goes out 2 or 3 hours before you wake up, but the time you rekindle the fire you could be losing 15% or so of your heating hours over the course of a season. That adds up to the point where spending a few hunnerd bucks more for a 2.5 CF or so firebox would pay off quickly.
The Hampton 300 may be a little small if you want to use it as the only heat source all the time if your house is not well insulated. If you don't mind turning the furnace on during unusually cold mornings, then it would probably work. There's nothing worse than a stove that's too small for your needs, though, so you may want to look for something a little bigger like a 2>0 cu ft firebox.
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