pellet stove or gas logs
mewisemagic
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anybody here heat with any one of these? pellet stove, how do you like it?pros and cons?
gas logs, higher price too heat with than pellets? which would you prefer to have as a back up heat system?
thanks
gas logs, higher price too heat with than pellets? which would you prefer to have as a back up heat system?
thanks
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mewisemagic wrote: »anybody here heat with any one of these? pellet stove, how do you like it?pros and cons?
gas logs, higher price too heat with than pellets? which would you prefer to have as a back up heat system?
thanks
im not sure what conditions you have or what other constraints you have but i might suggest looking into a corn burner(dont laugh) its very hot and extremly efficient -
My brother runs a pellet stove. $250 for a ton pallet of pellets, lasts him a year plus in a 1000 sq ft ranch. I want to get one to curb the usage of my natural gas furnace. THat's averaged $200/mo this winter.Ludicrous gibs!
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I have not used one, but FYI, there was a tax rebate, that still may be still in effect, for $1500 towards the purchase and install (if on the same invoice) I think it was D.o.E.
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When you say gas logs, do you mean decorative logs that go into an existing masonry fireplace, or a sealed combustion type free standing or insert type fireplace?
A sealed combustion (brings fresh air from the outside) gas log fireplace, that's efficiency is 80%+ would be a good choice as an emergency back-up heat source, and some look like a real wood fire.
If your looking for an alternate heat source then the pellet stove may be a better choice.
Jimmy -
A lot of people wanted pellet stoves around here to use in case they lost power.... and neglected to realize that pellet stoves need electricity to run the pellet feeding mechanism. So if you're looking at one as a backup source, keep that in mind.If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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Jimmy, do have any idea what pellet stove heating systems go for? I just found a co. called Central Boiler and they have a complete parts catalog to customize the install.
I'm thinking about ripping out my electric W.H. and throwing in a Boilermate, IF I install a pellet stove.
LOL, never thought I'd have to consider hydronic living down heah!I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE! -
My brother runs a pellet stove. $250 for a ton pallet of pellets, lasts him a year plus in a 1000 sq ft ranch. I want to get one to curb the usage of my natural gas furnace. THat's averaged $200/mo this winter.
pellets are nice. have you ever seen a ton of pellets? whats the cubic volume on a pile that big? dont forget the cost of a protective shed to keep them from getting wet. if they even hint at moisture they are ruined. -
whats even better than a pellet stove is a pellet BBQ grill...Receiver Yamaha 3070 *Emotiva xpa5 * Behringer iNuke 6000dsp *Monster Cable HTS 3500 -- line conditioner * Panamax 5300 * Apple 4K * Panasonic UB820 * JVC NX5 * Silver Ticket thin bezel 120”
LSIM - Fronts 707 * Center 706c * Sides 702 * Rear 703 *FP RC85i * RP RC65i * Sub (2) SI HT18 -
Jimmy, do have any idea what pellet stove heating systems go for? I just found a co. called Central Boiler and they have a complete parts catalog to customize the install.
I'm thinking about ripping out my electric W.H. and throwing in a Boilermate, IF I install a pellet stove.
LOL, never thought I'd have to consider hydronic living down heah!
We really don't see many pellet stoves in my area, so I don't know what the cost would be. What we do see are ultra high efficiency modulating condensing boilers. When used in conjunction with a well designed, low temperature hydronic heating system they can run up to 98% efficient.
If you use a system like this it would be very economical to run an indirect water heater (boilermate) to meet your domestic hot water needs.
Jimmy -
Hello
I started using a pellet stove last fall, have really liked it so far. Heres another thread I posted:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90914
It has knocked about $100 a month off our electric bill, we have electric heat, its a pretty big ranch style farm house. You can't really "hang out" much in the same room as the stove though, like watching TV or something, as the fan's on it are pretty noisy. In addition to the fan that blows the heat out theres a combustion fan in it also. It draws fresh air in from outside. And it gets pretty hot in the room the stove is in.
The area that ours is in, is down in the basement in our family room/home theater area. It heats the whole basement and the heat filters up the open stairs into our kitchen area. Doesn't really get much heat into the rest of the house...
I've gone through probably a pallet and a half of pellets so far, its been a cold winter though here in NE Montana. Lots of below zero and nothing about 25 for a long time..Testing
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Our house came with a gas log, non-vented fireplace, which I sort of hated when we first moved in due we live in a forest. After living here for awhile, we love it due easy of use and maintenance, and relatively cheap heating.
I would look into a higher-end model though that will look a bit more 'realistic'. -
thanks for the replys,might just go with a non-vented type gas log setup
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mewisemagic wrote: »thanks for the replys,might just go with a non-vented type gas log setup
Non-vented sounds a little scary to me....Testing
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