This will be my first pellet stove, so I'm not sure what to expect.
(broken link removed to http://www.harmanstoves.com/en/Products/P68-Pellet-Stove.aspx): 68,000 BTUs — heats 1,500 to 3,900 sqft, 76 lb hopper, $3900
(broken link removed to http://www.harmanstoves.com/en/Products/P43-Pellet-Stove.aspx): 43,000 BTUs — heats 800 to 2,400 sqft, 50 lb hopper, $2900
I would love to save $1000 and get the p43, which would help pay for the hearth pad and installation costs. But, I don't want to get a stove that's too small for the job. I'm just not sure what these stoves can do. I went to our local Harman dealer, but they only had the p43 hooked-up and running in the showroom - with a bunch of others gas stoves, etc. running - so it was already a very warm place.
The house is approx 2000 sq ft, but using a heavy curtain, we can close off the family room (560 sqft), a room we don't use all the time. This room is also up a small flight of stairs, so presumably, when we do want to heat it, the warm air will have an easier time getting there (vs having to move down). Another major factor to consider are the cathedral ceilings, starting at 8ft and going up to 12ft in all rooms (except Mstr Bdrm).
The proposed stove location (marked 1) offers the easiest installation location (straight out the wall for the exhaust pipes). Plus, it allows the Mstr Bath to heat up quickly ... note the wall separating the Mstr BA and Sitting Rm is open at the top - so, along with the cathedral ceilings, this is a large room to try and heat quickly when you want to take a shower. And note further, we can close the french doors in this room to really speed up heating for showers.
I marked an alternative stove location (marked 2), but things to consider for this location: 1. cathedral ceiling above will need 12 ft of pipe to reach the ceiling, plus the additional pipe above the roof = more expense for pipe, more pipe to clean, harder to reach and a roof penetration hole (potential leaks). 2. The nearby bedroom and bath/laundry are the warmest rooms in the house, so they don't require the heat source to be closer. 3. Mstr Bath will take much longer to heat.
I've included the floor plan and pics.
Thxs for your help.
PS#1: Should I get the outside air kit (OAK)? One installer I spoke to said it was not necessary. What do you'all think?
PS#2: At stove location #1, how many feet of vertical exhaust pipe should extend up the outside wall? Is it necessary to go beyond the roof eve (approx 10ft)?
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Proposed stove location #1 on far green wall:
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Stairs leading to infrequently used Family Rm (note: curtain shown on floor plans not installed yet):
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(broken link removed to http://www.harmanstoves.com/en/Products/P68-Pellet-Stove.aspx): 68,000 BTUs — heats 1,500 to 3,900 sqft, 76 lb hopper, $3900
(broken link removed to http://www.harmanstoves.com/en/Products/P43-Pellet-Stove.aspx): 43,000 BTUs — heats 800 to 2,400 sqft, 50 lb hopper, $2900
I would love to save $1000 and get the p43, which would help pay for the hearth pad and installation costs. But, I don't want to get a stove that's too small for the job. I'm just not sure what these stoves can do. I went to our local Harman dealer, but they only had the p43 hooked-up and running in the showroom - with a bunch of others gas stoves, etc. running - so it was already a very warm place.
The house is approx 2000 sq ft, but using a heavy curtain, we can close off the family room (560 sqft), a room we don't use all the time. This room is also up a small flight of stairs, so presumably, when we do want to heat it, the warm air will have an easier time getting there (vs having to move down). Another major factor to consider are the cathedral ceilings, starting at 8ft and going up to 12ft in all rooms (except Mstr Bdrm).
The proposed stove location (marked 1) offers the easiest installation location (straight out the wall for the exhaust pipes). Plus, it allows the Mstr Bath to heat up quickly ... note the wall separating the Mstr BA and Sitting Rm is open at the top - so, along with the cathedral ceilings, this is a large room to try and heat quickly when you want to take a shower. And note further, we can close the french doors in this room to really speed up heating for showers.
I marked an alternative stove location (marked 2), but things to consider for this location: 1. cathedral ceiling above will need 12 ft of pipe to reach the ceiling, plus the additional pipe above the roof = more expense for pipe, more pipe to clean, harder to reach and a roof penetration hole (potential leaks). 2. The nearby bedroom and bath/laundry are the warmest rooms in the house, so they don't require the heat source to be closer. 3. Mstr Bath will take much longer to heat.
I've included the floor plan and pics.
Thxs for your help.
PS#1: Should I get the outside air kit (OAK)? One installer I spoke to said it was not necessary. What do you'all think?
PS#2: At stove location #1, how many feet of vertical exhaust pipe should extend up the outside wall? Is it necessary to go beyond the roof eve (approx 10ft)?
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Proposed stove location #1 on far green wall:
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Stairs leading to infrequently used Family Rm (note: curtain shown on floor plans not installed yet):
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Those will help a lot with whatever you choose. Hopefully others with a better idea of your climate will chime in. The P38/43's really crank out the heat, though. Just keep in mind, it's better to buy a stove that's oversized, than under.
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