Pics to prove it happened 55TRPAH

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Okay so because I mentioned in another thread about installing a PAH in my basement I needed to post pics or didn't happen. The hearth pad although not needed due to cement floor is made of patio blocks. I was looking for a quick inexpensive way to get the unit off the ground. Just in case there was ever a water issue in the basement. The cost for the hearth was just about $50 wood included, had it been a single block height it could be done for $32. Double blocked it for extra height, with cheaper patio blocks underneath. A few dabs of liquid nails to hold it all together and some cement caulk instead of grout.
This will provide heat to the basement area which was cold last winter since the hot water based oil furnace was not running other than for hot water. Our kids like to make use of the basement and the one thing I didn't realize when we decided to heat the upstairs with pellets is that the basement would be cold 55-57 in the middle of winter. Before it used to hold at 62-63 and 2 electric space heaters would warm it up to 65. The space heaters wouldn't come close to warming it up the past winter. So thats the reason for the stove.
Bought this from Andy at AM/FM as a refurb unit. It was actually more of scratch and dent so that made the choice much easier. Mike also answered some questions and offered suggestions. I don't have any experience with the stove yet but these guys are really helpful on a personal level. I can't think of another product where I've seen people willing to help like that and not just my brief questions but help many others on these boards. Also thanks to the folks on the boards for posting all the info. It helped me buy my P68 (used) last year and the PAH this year, by searching these boards you can learn a lot.
Yes I know I need a surge protector! [Hearth.com] Pics to prove it happened 55TRPAH[Hearth.com] Pics to prove it happened 55TRPAH[Hearth.com] Pics to prove it happened 55TRPAH
 
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Thanks for the compliments. Decided to vent it down but I did pitch the pipe 1/4" per ft to avoid any issues with an upside down flow;)
Yep wish I didn't take the picture vertical but it made for some good conversation.
 
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This is a VERY GOOD heater. We installed one at my buddy's place a couple of years ago and it runs great. Lots of air through this burn pot design for a great pellet fire. She should serve you very well.
 
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This is a VERY GOOD heater. We installed one at my buddy's place a couple of years ago and it runs great. Lots of air through this burn pot design for a great pellet fire. She should serve you very well.
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Good to hear this. It was between 25PDV 25PDVC and the 55PAH. Word was the PAH wasn't much on looks but it puts out some heat, and it had an ash pan.
 
Surge Protector? Make sure you get a good one. Not a cheap strip surge from Wally World.
 
DexterDay said:
Surge Protector? Make sure you get a good one. Not a cheap strip surge from Wally World.
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Yep I did mention that as my last thing on my OP need a surge protector. I did by a surge protector from WallyWorld;lol last year they had the best price around for this rating 3550J. More outlets than needed but it was the best price I could find. Probably going to order another one for the new install, just trying to decide do I have it shipped to the house or go thru the pain of walking into WallyWorld.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-BE...3a786f4a89e8&bucket_id=000&findingMethod=p13n
 
NIce idea for the inexpensive hearth!
 
OP: Good choice: I bought a 55TRPAH last year from AM/FM also. My first year with a pellet stove as a replacement for a FHW oil burner. Amazingly it easily heated my whole house (ranch style, mostly open concept) really well even when temps fell below 0 with no help at all from the oil furnace. I kept the house over 5 degrees warmer then the previous year and still save enough to cover the cost of the stove and pellets! My test year over, this summer I ripped out my furnace, 275 tank and gained a bunch of space in my basement :)

The stove definitely puts out great heat and I didn't have a single problem with it last year...not even an auger jam. Overall I've been really happy with it, my only complaint is that its a bit of a pain to clean (although I have nothing to compare it to). I used Green Supreme pellets from Lowes ($209/ton last year) so that may not have helped from what I've read.

Great idea on a basement hearth pad!
 
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