how does the p61 put out huge btu vs the p38

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kelly

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Dec 27, 2013
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I have just purchased a p61 and have had a p38 , I only made the change because of the increased btu and I had run the p38 moderately instead of always trying to overheat and thought maybe the answer is a larger btu output and run it moderately instead . the question is how does the slightly larger body 1 to 2" in length and width produce almost double the output . is the difference in the burn pot ? I notice all other running gear is the same blowers , so how are they achieving the increase .thanks
 
I think the burnpot is larger which obviously would hold more pellets..
It's Monster heat and I only run it half way on blower speed at room temp/ 72 degrees..
don't want to melt the walls...
 
damn..
how did I Forget LARGER heat exchanger...
thanks for the replies , I have been using the p38 in the cottage since fall and it works fine but its limited when I enter and the temp is low and I try to bring it up to 70 or so to work , its only a 900 sq ft but is cathedral and a full basement and I suspect the stove will labor where the p61 will at half at say 40 k be more effective
 
thanks for the replies , I have been using the p38 in the cottage since fall and it works fine but its limited when I enter and the temp is low and I try to bring it up to 70 or so to work , its only a 900 sq ft but is cathedral and a full basement and I suspect the stove will labor where the p61 will at half at say 40 k be more effective
just picked the unit up and question is , the back of the stove says p61-2 I know theres a p61 and an A what is with the -2 thanks
 
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