Hi all,
First post, been lurking and reading for a while. I am looking at adding a stove to my house, which does not have an ideal layout. I was looking at the VL-17 as the space for the stove is not that large, my main concern is getting heat from the stove room up the stairs, which is well blocked off from the stove. I am not opposed to cutting holes for venting (would be done safely).
I hope this works, I've attached a picture with approximate dimensions of the rooms. Entire house is 1200sqft. I found a VL-17 for $550 and also a NC-13 for $640.
Do you think the VL-17 would be undersized? I am not looking to use this as the sole heat source, All rooms have steam radiators. If I could half my oil bill I would be pleased. The old lady would like the bedroom a little warmer at night, since the bedroom with the black dot is the one we sleep in, would the heat transfer through the ceiling/floor?
Thanks for any help. I've already learned a lot from reading through posts. Chimney is non existent, will be out and up side of the house 20'
First post, been lurking and reading for a while. I am looking at adding a stove to my house, which does not have an ideal layout. I was looking at the VL-17 as the space for the stove is not that large, my main concern is getting heat from the stove room up the stairs, which is well blocked off from the stove. I am not opposed to cutting holes for venting (would be done safely).
I hope this works, I've attached a picture with approximate dimensions of the rooms. Entire house is 1200sqft. I found a VL-17 for $550 and also a NC-13 for $640.
Do you think the VL-17 would be undersized? I am not looking to use this as the sole heat source, All rooms have steam radiators. If I could half my oil bill I would be pleased. The old lady would like the bedroom a little warmer at night, since the bedroom with the black dot is the one we sleep in, would the heat transfer through the ceiling/floor?
Thanks for any help. I've already learned a lot from reading through posts. Chimney is non existent, will be out and up side of the house 20'