Advice Needed On Pellet Stove - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

bill murrow · #1 09-18-2006, 11:17 AM

Having never owned a pellet stove could someone tell me if this one is any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8807253423&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I'll be using it in a barn, Fairly insulated. 30' x 52'. Just need it to take the chill off and not to heat like a house. have to have a pellet due to expense of building a chimney. From what I understand a pellet stove is simply vented much like that of a clothes dryer.

Thanks.

Cheers,

Bill

Wodnek · #2 09-19-2006, 12:24 AM

That is pretty light weight. I think you would want one that was heavy cast Iron. Also pellet stoves are good for constant heat. If you only are looking to warm up a building for a few hours every now and then there are better choices. Google alt fuel furnace. One that also burns corn gives you more options as well.

#3 09-19-2006, 06:34 AM

For another $500 you can get a good UL listed stove, go heavy those suckers get hot.

bill murrow · #4 09-19-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wodnek

That is pretty light weight. I think you would want one that was heavy cast Iron. Also pellet stoves are good for constant heat. If you only are looking to warm up a building for a few hours every now and then there are better choices. Google alt fuel furnace. One that also burns corn gives you more options as well.

Constant heat from a small stove would be fine. It wouldn't run me out. Although lightly insulated, it is a barn. I've looked on the net at the various options.

I really can't spend $1000 on a stove. Thats why this one caught my eye. Its what I can afford. Maybe I'll keep looking for a used one [sigh]. Been shopping for a used one for quite a while. Found a couple but someone else would beat me there and grab it up.

Thanks guys.

Cheers,

Bill

Wodnek · #5 09-19-2006, 10:22 AM

How about a multifuel torpedo heater? 170,000 BTU can be had for under 400 and will run on K1, Diesel, heating oil, Biodiesel, jet fuel, etc

bill murrow · #6 09-19-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wodnek

How about a multifuel torpedo heater? 170,000 BTU can be had for under 400 and will run on K1, Diesel, heating oil, Biodiesel, jet fuel, etc

Yes, I looked into this type of heater too. All the ones I've looked at have a fan that blows the heat around. I would prefer one with no fan. Would like to find a kero heater with no fan big enough to take the chill off. Last year I took 3 kero heaters and it still wasn't enough.

Maybe I'll have to reconsider.

123c, I should've bought a stove at the end of the season last year but had so much going on then I didn't have time to shop. If I can hold off this year maybe I'll get one at the end of this season.

Thanks for the suggestions all.

Cheers,

Bill

Dee8go · #7 09-19-2006, 12:29 PM

Don't forget the fire insurance, Bill!