What is the slowest an auger can feed pellets to maintain a fire? Right now my Englander for the home goes through about 1 bag in 24 hours on #1 setting. Are there very small pellet stoves that will do half that, maybe bag every 2 days? Anyone know Englander's smallest stove (which goes for about $1099), what that does for a feed rate? I've got a lightly insulated outside building that I'd like to heat, it is only about 150 sq ft. Maybe a pellet stove won't due, but really prefer that over electric. It really needs to fit pretty snug in the corner, not sure how close the small Englanders fit.
Pellet stove for 150ft space (?
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Bioburner
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window mount stove.
Wow there actually is a thing...
http://newyork.ebayclassifieds.com/...llet-stove-24-000-btu-model-2400/?ad=14177648
Bioburner
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The window stoves have been problematic. I have a friend that built almost the same building and easily heats with a oil filled electric but a couple light bulbs keep it from freezing even here in MN. Hard to invest in a big stove when 5,000 btus or less is all thats needed. Alot of ice houses are that big.
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The window stoves have been problematic. I have a friend that built almost the same building and easily heats with a oil filled electric but a couple light bulbs keep it from freezing even here in MN. Hard to invest in a big stove when 5,000 btus or less is all thats needed. Alot of ice houses are that big.
True but to initially warm the place up takes a very long time under a traditional 5000 btu electric heater. Having a stove that can crank out some heat but turned very low seems like it could be a good idea... It might be it just can't be turned down low enough so it won't blast you out of the room, that is kinda my question. Right now I use a combination of a propane heater that will blast out initial heat to warm the place up and electric to maintain the heat, my house is filled with wood pellets though, so thinking maybe if I picked up a small pellet furnace somewhere along the road for cheap if I could make it work.
St_Earl
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150 sq ft space with a pellet stove? That is one very large sauna. Jokes aside, there are some smaller stoves out there that can be set to shut off with a t-stat. Here is a run-down...
http://www.pelletstovefires.com/smallest-pellet-stove.html
http://www.pelletstovefires.com/smallest-pellet-stove.html
sounds like your current setup is pretty ideal. I realize you would rather burn pellets because it is cheaper, but till you invest in the stove add in your time to clean a second stove, really doesnt sound like it will pay you. The lower your pellet stove burns, the less efficient it is, not to mention higher ash.
Thaddius Wenderoth
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Bioburner
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The Bosca classic and spirit are supposed to have a low burn rate of .75 but having talked to a couple of parties it trips out thinking it has no fire. Now it could get a lower snap disk or a modified damper to slow down the draft a bit or both. Since my deals on trying to get one of three fell through I got a Montage coming. Burn hard and shut down I hope as its min. burn is 13k with a heavy cast body. There is alot of stoves coming up for sale on CL. 4 year old Harman advance for 1000.
In terms of burn rates, the Thelin Gnome pellet stove (cute looking stove) is suppose to do 1lb per hour on low, 27K BTU on high... Auto ignite.
http://www.thelinco.com/stoves.php?Gnome-Pellet-Heater-1
So I guess it is possible to get almost 1 bag every 2 days...
I read heat exchange efficiency of 69% is pretty low...
Chris
Bioburner
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That link works fine for me just by clicking on it.
Cut and paste from the above site (stove data links tested below and they also work for me):
The smallest pellet stoves don't necessarily produce the least heat.
Jamestown J1000
The Jamestown J1000 is a very slim stove, only thirteen and a half inches deep, which is suitable for fitting into small spaces. Because the stove is so slim, the insert can sit on a hearth pad and not penetrate the fireplace depth at all.
The J1000 produces a minimum of 6,000 btu. or zero with the optional thermostat It has a maximum burn time of thirty eight hours.
Dimensions
Height: 30 in.
Width: 23 in.
Depth: 13.5 in.
Ecoteck Francesca
The Ecoteck Francesca is a small european styled stove with a majolica top panel. It produces 8,500 btu. on low, zero with the optional wall thermostat. Maximum burn time on low is 30 hours.
Dimensions
Height: 37 in.
Width: 18 in.
Depth: 18 in.
Enviro Mini
The Enviro Mini is a modern looking european style pellet stove. It produces 12,000 btu. on low, or zero with the optional thermostat and has a maximum burn time of 36 hrs.
Dimensions
Height: 34 in.
Width: 17.5 in.
Depth: 19.5 in.
Pelpro Mini
The Pelpro Mini pellet stove is a scaled down version of Pelpro's Home Heater. It has rather nice proportions. Designed to heat either a small home, or a room, the Pelpro Mini produces a minimum of 13,000 btu. or zero with the optional thermostat. Maximum burn time 30 hrs.
Dimensions
Height: 28 in.
Width: 22 in.
Depth: 23 in.
Thelin Gnome The Thelin Little Gnome is a hand crafted small pellet stove in the pot belly style. With built in battery backup capability, it produces a minimum of 8,000 btu. Zero when connected to a thermostat. Maximum burn time is 26 hrs.
Dimensions
Height: 34 in.
Width: 18.5 in.
Depth: 18.5 in.
Thelin Tiburon The Thelin Tiburon pellet stove is innovative in that the owner can change the style of this pellet stove quickly, using only simple hand tools. With built in battery backup capability, it produces a minimum of 10,400 btu. Zero when connected to a thermostat. Maximum burn time is 39 hrs.
Dimensions
Height: 41 ins.
Width: 17ins.
Depth: 23 ins.
(broken link removed to http://www.americanenergysystems.com/magnum-baby-countryside.cfm)
The Magnum Baby Countryside from American Energy Systems is an ornate little stove with a retro look. It too has built in battery backup. It produces a minimum of 7,500 btu. Maximum burn time is 40 hrs.
Dimensions
Height: 32 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 22 in.
Drolet Eco 35
The Drolet Eco 35 is a neat little pedestal type pellet stove producing a minimum of 8,200 btu/hr, capable of heating up to 1,600 square feet and burning for 27 hours on the low heat setting, ( or 88 hours with the hopper extension).
Dimensions
Height: 28.5 in.
Width: 22.25 in.
Depth: 25.2 in.
St Croix Element
Powerful and small, the St Croix Element gives 40,000 btu. (minimum 10,500 btu.) and is rated for 1,800 sq. ft. Footprint is 20 by 20 inches, height is 30 inches. Maximum burn time is 36 hours.
Enviro Mini or Quadrafire Santa Fe and just run it on a stat with a large swing. Will turn on when heats needed and shut off for quite some time with a 4° swing/span..
Bioburner
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I new it was to cute to be you and way too young! I bet you be an old cuss/codger/geezer too!
chit u look old enuf to be my dad.I new it was to cute to be you and way too young! I bet you be an old cuss/codger/geezer too!
Nah, Maybe you older brother. Only fity1
If I was your pop, I'd a beat ya! Wait thats abuse, can't do dat. Maybe grounded, take away the burb and no brew. That aught ta work!
well ya got 14 years on me... so technically you are old enuf to be my dad... aarp member?Nah, Maybe you older brother. Only fity1
If I was your pop, I'd a beat ya! Wait thats abuse, can't do dat. Maybe grounded, take away the burb and no brew. That aught ta work!
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