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What Wood Stove to Buy?

11/26/2016 8:48 PM

Just bought a small house in Bristol, Tennessee. In case the power goes out, I want a backup in the basement where there is an opening in the chimney for a flue. No fireplace, must have been an oil heater there once. House built in the 60's, block walls from basement to roof, apparently not insulated. Good insulation in attic.

The chimney looks good, 9" terra cotta liner, clean as a whistle.

I like the efficiency of the front-loading longish stove (Euro style, apparently) or a downdraft unit, which also has good efficiency. EPA approval is a must with the insurance company, and they have secondary burn.

Of course, price is important. I really want to stay under $1000 on this. Any recommendations?

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Re: What wood stove to buy?

11/26/2016 9:29 PM

You should at least explain why you repeated this thread?

What did you dislike from the previous answers?

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Re: What wood stove to buy?

11/26/2016 9:45 PM

He didn't like my boiler. It's not EPA approved and burns toxic planet killing oil and rumor has it it give millennials a terrible rash because its not gluten free either.

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11/26/2016 9:46 PM

I did not intend to repeat, I must have made a mistake somewhere. All the answers were great.

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Re: What wood stove to buy?

11/26/2016 9:33 PM

Get a propane tank and put a gas heater in the living space.

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Re: What Wood Stove to Buy?

11/28/2016 2:54 PM

The price point makes it hard to get a good woodstove. I grew up with Vermont Castings woodstoves. Expensive, but if you are serious about burning wood, they are tough to beat.

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