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Why won't heat rise from basement to the upstairs in the home that heats with wood stove?
If the wood stove is in the basement it will heat up the rest of the house but if it is not in the basement you have to find some way to vent it down there.
Which is more efficient a wood stove or a high efficiency furnace?
depends on whether you have to pay for the wood... if the wood is free then you can't beat the costs.
When burning your wood stove some times you open to put more wood in and there is a layer of charcoal not fully burned. Is this from not enough incoming air.Pipe damper is closed too much?
Wood Stoves are not designed to burn wood all the efficiently and the coals you see are normal. There really isn't a lot you can do to improve the burning efficiency of your wood stove. If the stove is heating properly and you have a small amount of unburned charcoal, you are doing everything fine.
Can you measure the heat output from the wood in a wood stove by measuring the temperature of the water heated on the wood stove?
No. First, the water will never be hotter than 212 degrees F (or 100 degrees Celsius). Above that, it becomes steam. Secondly, much of the heat output goes up the chimney.
Is it safe to burn cedar in a wood stove?
I have a wood stove and have burned cedar in it for years, it is completely safe. Recently alot of cedar trees have died on my property so I have had an abundance of the wood. It burns alot faster than oak so i mix the two for a longer lasting fire. Enjoy
What is a wood pellet stove?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
What is a wood pellet?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
What does a pellet stove do?
A pellet stove is a type of stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat for residential spaces. The pellets are automatically fed into the stove from a hopper, making it a convenient and efficient way to heat a home. Pellet stoves are known for their energy efficiency and relatively clean combustion compared to traditional wood stoves.
Can someone explain what a wood pellet stove is I've never heard of it before.?
A wood pellet stove is simply a wood stove. However it's specialized to burn wood pellets which are made from compressed sawdust and are more convenient than firewood.
Is a wood pellet stove better than a conventional stove?
A conventional stove is better, as it uses less wood burning materials.
Is there any difference between a wood pellet stove and a normal wood stove?
Yes, although the wood pellet stove and the normal wood stove can look the same on the outside, it's what is inside that makes the difference. Normal wood stoves have special vents that make it able to keep the fire going for a long time, while wood pellet stoves keep a little storage of fuel above the fire, and the "pellets" are dropped into the fire every once and a while to keep the fire going.
What is the difference between a wood stove and a pellet stove?
Wood stove when used gets hot and stays hot for a very long time, making it dangerous to have around children, whereas a pellet stove don't get too hot to touch.
Where can I purchase a wood pellet stove?
Check out lopistoves.com. They have a great selection of wood pellet stoves. Major chains like Lowe's and Home Depot may carry them, depending on your location. Harman Stoves is a reputable stove manufacturer that has a variety of wood pellet stoves. You can view their website here: www.harmanstoves.com
Where can I locate a wood pellet stove in Oregon?
Place a call to the local Home Depot store. They have a selection of wood pellet stoves and will be able to provide the merchandise.
Can you burn wood pellets in your wood burning stove?
Yes, but do not expect them to do well. Pellets are intended for use in a pellet stove- spacing, surface area, and air movement are wrong for a standard wood stove- and they are a bit pricey.
What are the pros and cons of a wood pellet stove?
With anything involving wood it takes more care and maintenance then other materials.
Where can one get wood pellets for a wood pellet stove?
One place to buy wood pellets for a wood pellet stove is the website Wood Pellets. They can also be found locally at Home Depot, Walmart, and Ace Hardware. When there are wood pellet shortages, they may need to be purchased from lesser known retailers. A complete list of those retailers can be obtained from the Pellet Fuel Institute.
