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We are set on putting in an insert and looking at a Thelin Providence any feedback or thoughts? Also, live in NJ ( Warren County area) and have no clue what a permit will cost..anyone? Thanks all in advance.
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Welcome to the group, Lots of good people here with loads of knowledge.
The Thelins are pretty neat little stoves. But they can be harder to acquire replacement parts. We have a few members with FS stoves, Not sure if we have any with the insert?
What is your over all plan, Are you trying to ride the house of the primary heat and go all pellet or just assist it ? Please list house spec's(SQFT-approx age and how tight it might be) so we have an idea. Don't want to lead you to something that may be too small for you needs.
The Thelins are pretty neat little stoves. But they can be harder to acquire replacement parts. We have a few members with FS stoves, Not sure if we have any with the insert?
What is your over all plan, Are you trying to ride the house of the primary heat and go all pellet or just assist it ? Please list house spec's(SQFT-approx age and how tight it might be) so we have an idea. Don't want to lead you to something that may be too small for you needs.
- Sep 29, 2013
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Looking to do away with as much oil as possible. Have a Cape and use only the downstairs, upstairs is guest bedroom/ family room ( will worry about heat when a guest stays over). So that said, going to heat approx. 850 s.f. House was built early 1900. All new windows and doors. Not sure on the insulation but the house does hold the cool or heat fairly well. Ceiling fans in all downstairs rooms ( 4). Getting the heat around the corner to kitchen may be the toughest part. Any other info that will help just ask.
Thelin Prov is aprox, 45K gross BTU's. At its 79% effiency rating it will net approx 36K BTU's net. Should be sufficient to heat the down stairs area and some of the upstairs(Downstairs will need to be kept warmer).
If you would like to heat the whole area comfortably? I would suggest a unit closer to the 45K net rating. Or slightly more to add a buffer for the unexpected cold snaps. As the outside temps drop heat loss rises and it will require more stove horsepower to ensure the warmth factor. Otherwise you will need to assist with the primary heat source.
Many of use fans to move the air around. Moving the cold air back to the stove with a floor fan has worked magic. Some have had good luck moving the warm air to the cooler zones with wall mounted fans. Ceiling fans help others move the warm air back down in reverse.
If you would like to heat the whole area comfortably? I would suggest a unit closer to the 45K net rating. Or slightly more to add a buffer for the unexpected cold snaps. As the outside temps drop heat loss rises and it will require more stove horsepower to ensure the warmth factor. Otherwise you will need to assist with the primary heat source.
Many of use fans to move the air around. Moving the cold air back to the stove with a floor fan has worked magic. Some have had good luck moving the warm air to the cooler zones with wall mounted fans. Ceiling fans help others move the warm air back down in reverse.
- Sep 29, 2013
- 450
Thanks so much for the info. As cost is a huge factor We feel comfortable in the selection. The guests will be provided with extra blankets.
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