Hi all,
Sold my knock off Buck model 27000 today. Some folks on this site advised me that it might not be the stove I need. Paid $125 cleaned it up and sold for $300. So now I'm back for more advice. I stopped by TSC recently to see their selection of stoves and found this model rated for 1100 sq.ft. on sale for $349 (http://www.tractorsupply.com/wood-h...stove-small-1-100-sq-ft-epa-certified-5126762). Wondering if anyone has knowledge regarding the stove. Biggest concern is will it heat my cabin/home? We live in a small 1300 sq.ft. log cabin built in 2000. It's pretty airtight with good windows and plenty of insulation in attic. Open floor plan with living room and kitchen in main living area with vaulted ceiling and loft with office and bath. Two bedrooms and bath down stairs down a short hallway. Next step up is an epa certified stove rated for 2000 sq.ft at nearly twice the price. So my dilemma is; pay twice as much for more stove than I need or save money and end up with a stove that won't heat my home. I'm sure most will say buy the bigger stove. Hoping someone will say "I have that little stove and it's a beast. You'll have no issues heating your cabin with that little jewel". Also, if your familiar with this stove what kind of burn times can I expect?
BTW, had a VC Defiant made in 1980 show up on Craigslist tonight. Seller said it came out of an elderly couples home that just sold and that the buyer gave it to him. They told him it has been used less than 10 times. He said the fire bricks aren't even dirty. He wants $300 for it. I'm guessing that would be overkill for my home based on the info I remember reading about this classic stove. I'm tempted to buy it for resale. Gotta be worth more than 300 if it truly is in the shape he claims. Any opinion?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff
Sold my knock off Buck model 27000 today. Some folks on this site advised me that it might not be the stove I need. Paid $125 cleaned it up and sold for $300. So now I'm back for more advice. I stopped by TSC recently to see their selection of stoves and found this model rated for 1100 sq.ft. on sale for $349 (http://www.tractorsupply.com/wood-h...stove-small-1-100-sq-ft-epa-certified-5126762). Wondering if anyone has knowledge regarding the stove. Biggest concern is will it heat my cabin/home? We live in a small 1300 sq.ft. log cabin built in 2000. It's pretty airtight with good windows and plenty of insulation in attic. Open floor plan with living room and kitchen in main living area with vaulted ceiling and loft with office and bath. Two bedrooms and bath down stairs down a short hallway. Next step up is an epa certified stove rated for 2000 sq.ft at nearly twice the price. So my dilemma is; pay twice as much for more stove than I need or save money and end up with a stove that won't heat my home. I'm sure most will say buy the bigger stove. Hoping someone will say "I have that little stove and it's a beast. You'll have no issues heating your cabin with that little jewel". Also, if your familiar with this stove what kind of burn times can I expect?
BTW, had a VC Defiant made in 1980 show up on Craigslist tonight. Seller said it came out of an elderly couples home that just sold and that the buyer gave it to him. They told him it has been used less than 10 times. He said the fire bricks aren't even dirty. He wants $300 for it. I'm guessing that would be overkill for my home based on the info I remember reading about this classic stove. I'm tempted to buy it for resale. Gotta be worth more than 300 if it truly is in the shape he claims. Any opinion?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff