Who Else Heats with a wood Stove?
since heating with wood is one of the few places where we actually have control over a major utility bill. then on top of wood being a renewable/green resource. unless someone has a pretty darn good reason like not being able to handle wood duties. economically and just as important being self sufficient as possible .. heating with wood just makes sense!!!!
I've been heating with wood as a primary heating source for 8+ seasons. so if anyone have questions, will be glad to help.
the first 6 seasons I heated with a JUCA wood stove insert that was custom made to order specifically for my huge fireplace. most times my natural gas heater pilot light would not get lit for the season. but that means house would have highs and lows temp or leave your main heater on (set low) so it can take care of dips in temp.
the JUCA did an excellent job of heating my 2500sf single level ranch home, but it consumed way too much wood. depending on how cold winter average was 4.5 to 5+ cords of hard woods like Oak. that's a serious amount of work putting up 5+ cords of wood each season!
did my research and determined Buck 91 catalyst stove was the way to go. there are a small number of highly rated wood stoves if you visit the wood stove forums. but Buck stoves has a local store in Tulsa who carries an excellent stock of parts to support your stove. which is no small thing when your wood stove is the primary source of heat. my wood usage has dropped by about half with Buck 91 cat stove.
if you've got a larger space to heat .. it's generally acknowledged that cat stoves are more efficient if you need a larger wood stove. for smaller heating requirements .. secondary burn stoves are an excellent option. assuming both are recognized quality brands of wood stoves, both burn super efficient with almost zero smoke emitted after stove reaches operating temps.
all wood stoves will generate smoke when ramping up to operating temps .. a clean burning wood stove will emit little to no smoke after reaching operating temps. the tale of the chimney tells the true story if your wood stove is burning clean or not. be kind to your neighbors/environment by only using a clean burning wood stove.
since heating with wood is one of the few places where we actually have control over a major utility bill. then on top of wood being a renewable/green resource. unless someone has a pretty darn good reason like not being able to handle wood duties. economically and just as important being self sufficient as possible .. heating with wood just makes sense!!!!
I've been heating with wood as a primary heating source for 8+ seasons. so if anyone have questions, will be glad to help.
the first 6 seasons I heated with a JUCA wood stove insert that was custom made to order specifically for my huge fireplace. most times my natural gas heater pilot light would not get lit for the season. but that means house would have highs and lows temp or leave your main heater on (set low) so it can take care of dips in temp.
the JUCA did an excellent job of heating my 2500sf single level ranch home, but it consumed way too much wood. depending on how cold winter average was 4.5 to 5+ cords of hard woods like Oak. that's a serious amount of work putting up 5+ cords of wood each season!
did my research and determined Buck 91 catalyst stove was the way to go. there are a small number of highly rated wood stoves if you visit the wood stove forums. but Buck stoves has a local store in Tulsa who carries an excellent stock of parts to support your stove. which is no small thing when your wood stove is the primary source of heat. my wood usage has dropped by about half with Buck 91 cat stove.
if you've got a larger space to heat .. it's generally acknowledged that cat stoves are more efficient if you need a larger wood stove. for smaller heating requirements .. secondary burn stoves are an excellent option. assuming both are recognized quality brands of wood stoves, both burn super efficient with almost zero smoke emitted after stove reaches operating temps.
all wood stoves will generate smoke when ramping up to operating temps .. a clean burning wood stove will emit little to no smoke after reaching operating temps. the tale of the chimney tells the true story if your wood stove is burning clean or not. be kind to your neighbors/environment by only using a clean burning wood stove.