Newbie, First questions on porch Pellet stove

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Mark W

New Member
Nov 18, 2018
1
Nothern IL
Hi all,

Looking to heat a recently enclosed screened porch. Has vinyl windows and is 16 X 18 ft (288 sq & 2304 cub ft ) So I was leaning to pellet especially seeing the direct horizontal vent. Then a read the strong recommendation to have a riser. Stove I was looking at listed Enviro min mentioned direct vent option. I get the logic in the fail-safe of the application but wanted to know of that was the overall consensus. However I also have the issue with the Vinyl windows. SO questions are.

* Looking to only heat the un-insulated porch more for holidays.. But Im sure if it was convenient my wife would use room more in winter. (Northern IL)

* Recommendation of stove given small size of room. 288 sq ft

*Was hoping to avoid Vertical venting but even with a outside riser I'm right at the window with the termination.

* Also the Enviro mini has a external blower and with the small size of the space, I was hoping to eliminate the noise factor.. However that calls for the 24in riser.



Pic of corner I was looking to put it in..
 

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