I have had a wood stove for 12 years as the only source of heat for a 1,400 sq ft home.
Thelin Thompson T-1000
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I am not wanting to continue to cut, split and haul firewood.
I live in Sierras of California where we get snow, but the stove was only used 5 months of the year. We burn one cord per year on warm winters like last year, but can do two cords in a bad winter every 4-5 years. For about a month we need to get up in the middle of the night and refill the stove with wood. Most days we get a fire going and let it burn out by the time we go to bed. Many days you want a sweater in the morning, but are wearing shorts by the afternoon.
Gas is costly , but Oak/Walnut is going for over $250 a cord around here, When I learned that the local air district is kicking in about half the cost of a new EPA certified unit. I could not pass that up.
The local dealer I spoke to recommended the Hearthsone Champlain and touted the remote control thermostat that works during a power outage (IPI). I was quoted $5,000 installed. that includes everything except plumbing the gas line to the stove and building permit. I was interested, but after doing some research I think that the model 8303 with Standing Pilot/ millivolt valves combined with an aftermarket Skytech programmable remote 3301P is going to meet our needs better. I believe it will also function without power (AAA battery).
I want it to warm up by 6 am so maybe come on at 5 am?
Then drop to a lower temp at 8 am and warm back up by 5 pm.
finally, drop a few degrees for bedtime, but maintain overnight.
The quote included a fan/blower for $365, but not sure if it is needed. We do not have a fan for the wood stove, but use a floor fan to push heat to the farthest room when it is cold.
Does the fan come on when the heat comes on? I do not think because the standard remote turns it on. The aftermarket remote does not control the fan or flame height, but the programming thermostat is essential in my mind.
He also gave me brochures for Lopi and Jotul. the GF 500DV Portland looks nice.
I am most interested in efficiency and hassle free operation.
we have a wood floor with a raised tile hearth that the stove sits on 48x46 inches. the stove pipe goes strait up for 10 feet. one-story with not too much pitch on the roof.
Anything I missed?
Suggestions?
Thelin Thompson T-1000
I am not wanting to continue to cut, split and haul firewood.
I live in Sierras of California where we get snow, but the stove was only used 5 months of the year. We burn one cord per year on warm winters like last year, but can do two cords in a bad winter every 4-5 years. For about a month we need to get up in the middle of the night and refill the stove with wood. Most days we get a fire going and let it burn out by the time we go to bed. Many days you want a sweater in the morning, but are wearing shorts by the afternoon.
Gas is costly , but Oak/Walnut is going for over $250 a cord around here, When I learned that the local air district is kicking in about half the cost of a new EPA certified unit. I could not pass that up.
The local dealer I spoke to recommended the Hearthsone Champlain and touted the remote control thermostat that works during a power outage (IPI). I was quoted $5,000 installed. that includes everything except plumbing the gas line to the stove and building permit. I was interested, but after doing some research I think that the model 8303 with Standing Pilot/ millivolt valves combined with an aftermarket Skytech programmable remote 3301P is going to meet our needs better. I believe it will also function without power (AAA battery).
I want it to warm up by 6 am so maybe come on at 5 am?
Then drop to a lower temp at 8 am and warm back up by 5 pm.
finally, drop a few degrees for bedtime, but maintain overnight.
The quote included a fan/blower for $365, but not sure if it is needed. We do not have a fan for the wood stove, but use a floor fan to push heat to the farthest room when it is cold.
Does the fan come on when the heat comes on? I do not think because the standard remote turns it on. The aftermarket remote does not control the fan or flame height, but the programming thermostat is essential in my mind.
He also gave me brochures for Lopi and Jotul. the GF 500DV Portland looks nice.
I am most interested in efficiency and hassle free operation.
we have a wood floor with a raised tile hearth that the stove sits on 48x46 inches. the stove pipe goes strait up for 10 feet. one-story with not too much pitch on the roof.
Anything I missed?
Suggestions?
