- Nov 13, 2012
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Our Cabin is 24x 46. It has a a second level loft. 1/4 is open and allows heat to travel upstairs easily. I was considering an Englander 30 based on research I did years ago but apparently we can't get them.
I'd prefer a stove without a combuster so it isn't so picky on the wood we use. It would be great if it could burn all night and atleast have hot coals in the morning to start right up again. I have a Woodstock Progress at home but we want something WAY cheaper at the cabin. We have a 6 inch pipe chimney. We seem to fight issues of having a good "draw" when the door is open. We have to open the door fast and chuck wood in and close it quick so less smoke escapes. Not sure a new stove will fix that.
A blower may be nice as the addition in the rear of the cabin doesn't heat well on the first level because heat has to travel around the rock wall behind the stove and then down a short hallway to my parent's bedroom. I'm thinking a blower may circulate better.
What do you recommend?
I'd prefer a stove without a combuster so it isn't so picky on the wood we use. It would be great if it could burn all night and atleast have hot coals in the morning to start right up again. I have a Woodstock Progress at home but we want something WAY cheaper at the cabin. We have a 6 inch pipe chimney. We seem to fight issues of having a good "draw" when the door is open. We have to open the door fast and chuck wood in and close it quick so less smoke escapes. Not sure a new stove will fix that.
A blower may be nice as the addition in the rear of the cabin doesn't heat well on the first level because heat has to travel around the rock wall behind the stove and then down a short hallway to my parent's bedroom. I'm thinking a blower may circulate better.
What do you recommend?
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