Yes, if I could achieve that in a tiny house on a regular basis I'd be pleased.
Jotul 602 V3
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Though the actual burn rate will be higher as this less than 1 lbs per hour is averaged over the burn time, and extending that to the very last gram of fuel being consumed is a stretch.
If I do the same on my BK I think I'll reach a full 3 days of burn time (and associated low average BTU output and fuel consumption) given that I have coals left over after 60 hrs...
The lowest tested BTU output on the same tests for BK stoves was around double the low output of this stove IIRC. I think the next lowest is the Fireview. If the F602 can repeatedly perform well at this low output, it will be a winner for the small space crowd. With the tax credit it's almost free.
Are you saying the minimum number mentioned by BK in their marketing the number is resulting from this same test?
I'm not sure how to reconcile that with having significant (but buried) coals a good 60 hrs after I started the fire.
Maybe the test using "no-ash" fir vs the wood I use...?
I'm not sure how to reconcile that with having significant (but buried) coals a good 60 hrs after I started the fire.
Maybe the test using "no-ash" fir vs the wood I use...?
I haven't read their marketing material, just the EPA reports for one or two models using a fixed fuel charge, not a full stove. It's the lowest output that the testing could achieve at the lowest air setting over the period of the test.
Yes, my point is that it's not a realistic low output for practical considerations as they average the total output over the time it takes to have zero weight left. That last 25% of that duration, the output will be like that of a candle, drawing down the average heat output advertised. Meaning that 75% of the time the output will be significantly higher.
Anyway, it's good for smaller homes that a small stove like this performs well.
Anyway, it's good for smaller homes that a small stove like this performs well.
Look at the measured stove temperature over the 6 hr duration of run #3. It's remarkably consistent with just a 30º swing from 287 to 257º. Averaging 273.6º for the duration. I don't think my electric space heater is that consistent. If it performs like this in real world use it will be a game changer for small space heating. I'd like to change out my old 602 in the greenhouse if I can get the credit.
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The tables I saw were only for the first 65 minutes, and still had 1.5-2lbs left. But I didn't scan all 300 pages.
They had 6 runs or so with 1 that lasted 6 hrs and the rest much shorter.
Which page shows the long run with both weight and avg stove temp?
They had 6 runs or so with 1 that lasted 6 hrs and the rest much shorter.
Which page shows the long run with both weight and avg stove temp?
Two different tables. Not sure if any page combines them. The stove temp data is the most granular.
The run length varies with the air control setting. Run 3 was with the air control closed.
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The run length varies with the air control setting. Run 3 was with the air control closed.
I’m sure the numbers will be a little higher with a normal load of cordwood than the 2x4 crib wood they used in the test. If it can go 6 hours on 2x4’s I bet it could go 8 with tightly packed cordwood. It has a secondary bimetallic air control which is why it seems to have better control and a more even heat.
If it works well over time it will be a big improvement. I compare this to our old 602 where temperature swing over 3-4 hrs was the name of the game.
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One of my local dealers (only 3 hours away) has the 602 v3 on the floor now. If I can find a day before the cows start calving I’ll make a day of it and go see how she burns.
Please, and stick around for a full burn of cordwood lol
I bought a Morso Squirrel for my tinyhome in 2022 and now I'm really jealous of this thing if it lives up to it's name.
$1880 was what my local quoted it at in utah.
Has anyone investigated whether they can use a Jotul short leg kit for another model with this stove? (There's an inconclusive thread about this from 2007 or so.) They don't sell an official set for the 602 V3 and the stove folks we've talked to say they stick to the mfrs' recs (reasonably), but I am curious. It's a matter of trying to fit this stove in very small fireplace and still vent from the top. I'd be grateful if you have any thoughts or recommendations!
Send D.Hermit a PM he’d know.
Any modifications could cause the stove to operate in an unsafe manner or you could have insurance issues if you had a claim but I’ve heard of people cutting the legs down or just removing them and setting the stove on cement blocks or pavers.
