Looking at installing the T4 in newly constructed house in Colorado. Location of stove to be in a grand room open to top of second story in a 1900 sq foot house, i.e. would heat about 1/2 of it. We are going with in floor radiant heating throughout the house.
I'm concluding it is the right size for our intended use, which is occasional as supplemental heat and to use as a fireplace with the door open during the in between seasons.
However, the 18.75" side to side, 12 " front to back, 11.25" height of firebox is not large. And front door opening of 9.5" high and 14.75" wide seems a bit small too.
Am I going to be overly frustrated with difficulty of getting wood in this stove and room for draft to get a fire going? With its small capacity to hold wood and small door opening to load wood into it?
Wondering about experiences of others that have made decision for a smaller stove from Pacific Energy or perhaps other brands too.
I am also considering the T5 but am concerned with getting baked from too much heat, or if I run it low then with the door glass window blackening up.
I'm concluding it is the right size for our intended use, which is occasional as supplemental heat and to use as a fireplace with the door open during the in between seasons.
However, the 18.75" side to side, 12 " front to back, 11.25" height of firebox is not large. And front door opening of 9.5" high and 14.75" wide seems a bit small too.
Am I going to be overly frustrated with difficulty of getting wood in this stove and room for draft to get a fire going? With its small capacity to hold wood and small door opening to load wood into it?
Wondering about experiences of others that have made decision for a smaller stove from Pacific Energy or perhaps other brands too.
I am also considering the T5 but am concerned with getting baked from too much heat, or if I run it low then with the door glass window blackening up.