Hi I am new to the group. I would like to know if anyone has any experience with this new wood stove from Harman. The TL 300. I have already purchased it. However, I have some reservations about it. First off the efficiency is only 63 percent. This was only found out after purchase when I unpacked it at home. The dealer was unable to tell me and the Harman web site does not list this info. It just hurts me to think that I could be burning up to 10 percent less wood with another stove. The second thing that I am worried about is it being too big. My home is a newly constructed 30x40 two story colonial with an open floor plan (2400 sqft). The stove will be centrally located.My actual heat load on the coldest day of the year is 33K BTU. That would be 2 degree out door temperature. I live in Easter CT. I will see if I can upload the floor plan.
So, what do you think? Will I be burning more wood than another more efficient stove? I know those numbers are not real world. Will I be able to slow the burn down enough as to not over heat the house and still get a clean burn? The dealers don't seem to be too helpful here. I get answers like just build a smaller fire or wouldn't you rather get a pellet stove.
James
So, what do you think? Will I be burning more wood than another more efficient stove? I know those numbers are not real world. Will I be able to slow the burn down enough as to not over heat the house and still get a clean burn? The dealers don't seem to be too helpful here. I get answers like just build a smaller fire or wouldn't you rather get a pellet stove.
James