Wood stove vs Pellet

WinnisquamZ · 02-09-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

Responding to WinnisquamZ......"went with propane direct vent"....

Your recommendation is a great alternative, and a propane stove would eliminate, all the moving parts and electronics of a pellet stove, however, the cost of propane is getting extremely costly, and expected to rise, with new Govt. regulations soon to be being implemented by the Feds. !

A propane stove would also eliminate the issue without power failures, as this type stove does not need electricity to operate, except for any fans to move warm air. That particular issue could be controlled by connecting the stoves electrical connection to a small external generator.

Your thoughts appreciated, as well as rest of Forum members, who may have a 'propane' stove.

Thanks again to all !

We choose a cast iron stove with fan and battery backup for just that reason. It’s not our first source of heat so gas cost is minimal. Would do it again.

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Blue Thunder · 02-09-2021, 04:30 PM

Unless your firewood is free, you need to consider the cost of the wood. Seasoned firewood is hard to come by and can cost $350-$400 per cord. Pellet heat is cheaper than propane or wood and a lot less work. IMHO adding an 8" chimney in that location will not be very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Stick with the pellet stove if you can.

Biggd · 02-09-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Unless your firewood is free, you need to consider the cost of the wood. Seasoned firewood is hard to come by and can cost $350-$400 per cord. Pellet heat is cheaper than propane or wood and a lot less work. IMHO adding an 8" chimney in that location will not be very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Stick with the pellet stove if you can.

I buy my wood in the spring at $250 a cord. If you wait until fall and winter you will pay more and it will be harder to find.

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Blue Thunder · 02-09-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I buy my wood in the spring at $250 a cord. If you wait until fall and winter you will pay more and it will be harder to find.

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Are you buying seasoned firewood? 6 months isn’t long enough to dry it properly for use. Either way that’s a good price for a cord. Much more expensive here in Eastern Mass and availability is a problem. Believe it or not the pandemic has contributed to that. Most dealers sold out early

Biggd · 02-10-2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Are you buying seasoned firewood? 6 months isn’t long enough to dry it properly for use. Either way that’s a good price for a cord. Much more expensive here in Eastern Mass and availability is a problem. Believe it or not the pandemic has contributed to that. Most dealers sold out early

Seasoned wood. Yes, Ma is much more money.

MeredithMan · 02-10-2021, 05:06 PM

...I actually have two pellet stoves that I would like to sell. One is an insert for a fireplace and one is a free-standing unit. They were both in the house here in Bedford that we bought last year. They are both Enviro Empress brand, which is allegedly very good. If anyone has any interest, let me know. Thanks.

bigdog · 02-10-2021, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

...I actually have two pellet stoves that I would like to sell. One is an insert for a fireplace and one is a free-standing unit. They were both in the house here in Bedford that we bought last year. They are both Enviro Empress brand, which is allegedly very good. If anyone has any interest, let me know. Thanks.

MeredithMan,

Please send me a PM on how much you want for the free-standing
Enviro Empress.

Thanks,
Bigdog

WinnisquamZ · 02-10-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

MeredithMan,

Please send me a PM on how much you want for the free-standing

Enviro Empress.

Thanks,

Bigdog

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WinnisquamZ · 02-10-2021, 07:52 PM

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MeredithMan,

Please send me a PM on how much you want for the free-standing

Enviro Empress.

Thanks,

Bigdog

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SAB1 · 02-10-2021, 09:05 PM

Agree with those above, switching from pellet to wood makes little if any sense. Too costly for stove & pipe, lot more work and more mess. Pellet stove will burn all day if you fill it in the morning and leave.

bigdog · 02-10-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

We choose a cast iron stove with fan and battery backup for just that reason. It’s not our first source of heat so gas cost is minimal. Would do it again.

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WinnisquamZ,
I sent you a PM, please read.

THanks,
Bigdog

Flylady · 02-10-2021, 02:06 PM

I have a propane stove that provides my heat. I also use propane for cooking and my dryer. The cost of propane varies based on the contract you have with supplier. I do know that higher usage drops the rate. No worries if electric goes out and best of all no clean up. I do have the unit services every other year to ensure highest efficiency.

02-09-2021, 04:30 PM	#2
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 952 Thanks: 253 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	Unless your firewood is free, you need to consider the cost of the wood. Seasoned firewood is hard to come by and can cost $350-$400 per cord. Pellet heat is cheaper than propane or wood and a lot less work. IMHO adding an 8" chimney in that location will not be very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Stick with the pellet stove if you can. __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

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MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 818 Times in 335 Posts	2 Pellet Stoves for sale... ...I actually have two pellet stoves that I would like to sell. One is an insert for a fireplace and one is a free-standing unit. They were both in the house here in Bedford that we bought last year. They are both Enviro Empress brand, which is allegedly very good. If anyone has any interest, let me know. Thanks.

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Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	Propane Stove I have a propane stove that provides my heat. I also use propane for cooking and my dryer. The cost of propane varies based on the contract you have with supplier. I do know that higher usage drops the rate. No worries if electric goes out and best of all no clean up. I do have the unit services every other year to ensure highest efficiency.

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SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 192 Thanked 329 Times in 239 Posts	Agree with those above, switching from pellet to wood makes little if any sense. Too costly for stove & pipe, lot more work and more mess. Pellet stove will burn all day if you fill it in the morning and leave.