Wood stoves and where to buy

Island Girl · 07-06-2015, 05:38 PM

Back to the discussion on buying and installing a replacement wood stove on Rattlesnake Island. I have looked at the websites around the area but need recommendations and warning on these various places. I like some of the Jotul and Morso models. They are a bit pricey. Floor and wall clearance are the main issues as well as delivery to the island and up the stairs!

I would be interested in what people have installed in small areas. I know we have talked about this in the past, but am much more serious about this purchase this summer.

Thanks
IG

thinkxingu · 07-06-2015, 06:53 PM

You might wish to check out hearth.com for stove recommendations and then find a dealer. From what I've seen, delivery to the island shouldn't be too difficult.

BTW, I have both plate steel and soapstone stoves and there's good and bad about both. The steel heats up very quickly, but creates a "hot spot" effect in the room--makes a good emergency/backup stove. The soapstone heats up a bit slower, but heat is much more level and evenly distributed. Cost for the latter was almost triple, though.

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Dad sold the C * C · 07-06-2015, 06:59 PM

Let's just say that last year I did not get the Jotul and I may have made a mistake.

We have a small cabin 700SF and needed a fireplace insert. Our choices were limited due to the small size we required. The Hampton we bought works well and does the job, I'm just not 100% happy with the workmanship of the stove it's self. If I was to do it over, I would take a better look at the Jotul and the shop in Meredith.

wifi · 07-06-2015, 07:03 PM

Fans are pretty cheap and work well for hot and cold spots

thinkxingu · 07-06-2015, 07:46 PM

^ Don't want the noise or need for power--it is the perfect backup heating source, after all. Same reason I avoided pellet stoves and inserts.

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mhtranger · 07-06-2015, 09:48 PM

I have been dealing with the folks at Energy savers in Meredith and have been happy. They have Jotul as the main brand there. Not sure about delivery to the island though.

bruinsfan · 07-06-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mhtranger

I have been dealing with the folks at Energy savers in Meredith and have been happy. They have Jotul as the main brand there. Not sure about delivery to the island though.

Me too... we have the Jøtul F 3 CB and are very pleased with the product and installation from Energysavers.

http://energysaversnh.com/

Merrymeeting · 07-07-2015, 08:08 AM

I have owned 3 Jotul stoves over the years, and I would get another one in an instant. They hold up very well, are of high quality materials, and they have many models and sizes to choose from.

I'd also recommend you check out Woodman's Forge. Our dealings with them have been very good. http://www.woodmansforgefireplace.com/

BroadHopper · 07-07-2015, 08:17 AM

By Salvo Iron Works out of Falls River. Largest glass area in the business.
Unfortunately the company went on to bigger things and no longer sell stoves.

Since installing the Mitsubishi Split System, I rarely use the stove for heating, only for aesthetic.

I see these stoves on Craigslist or EBay.

ishoot308 · 07-07-2015, 08:35 AM

I would check out what Abundant Life has to offer in Chichester. http://www.abundantlifestoves.com/sh...FYsWHwodEKYAGA

They have a huge selection of top quality stoves, they are great people to deal with and they have no problem going to the islands as long as you supply the ride out.

We bought a propane stove for our place on Welch from them and it was a great experience. We have also bought stoves from them in the past for other homes we have had over the years and it has always been a pleasant experience.

Good luck!

Dan

Bumble2249 · 07-07-2015, 06:16 PM

Have you considered a pellet stove? If so Harmon is the best one out there. I bought mine at Fireside Living in Laconia.

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Island Girl · 07-07-2015, 06:34 PM

We have plenty of wood on the island. Birch trees just fall down when we need them. Mix in a bit of ash and oak and we have nice fires. Pellets cost money and have to be transported. I am too old for that. A little chain saw and an electric splitter and we are good to go. Thanks for the suggestion.

IG

SAB1 · 07-07-2015, 08:21 PM

Yotuls are great stoves like mentioned above. I have an old 602 that's heats my 800 sg ft and is great. Small stove that takes logs at 16 inch. I also have a yotul propane stove, model is the Lillehammer, that only gets used in early spring. I bought that at Woodmans Forge but after dealing with them for service I wouldn't buy a thing from them again.

ApS · 07-14-2015, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

We have plenty of wood on the island. Birch trees just fall down when we need them. Mix in a bit of ash and oak and we have nice fires. Pellets cost money and have to be transported. I am too old for that. A little chain saw and an electric splitter and we are good to go. Thanks for the suggestion.

IG

I just learned a tip from a friend who heats his primary NH dwelling with two (!) wood stoves.

Birch logs should have their birch bark coverings split lengthwise with a utility knife—open up the bark about ¼ of each log's width, and the birch will season appropriately.

(Birch bark itself makes an ideal fire-starter. To get a new fire started over the cold ashes of last night's fire, place the birch bark on a couple of pine cones and cover with tinder).

He demonstrated on a log I'd cut last summer, and sure enough, it was soaked with moisture inside! Is it any wonder so many birch logs have rotted on the ground—yet appeared intact?

07-06-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Wood stoves and where to buy Back to the discussion on buying and installing a replacement wood stove on Rattlesnake Island. I have looked at the websites around the area but need recommendations and warning on these various places. I like some of the Jotul and Morso models. They are a bit pricey. Floor and wall clearance are the main issues as well as delivery to the island and up the stairs! I would be interested in what people have installed in small areas. I know we have talked about this in the past, but am much more serious about this purchase this summer. Thanks IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

07-07-2015, 08:17 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,574 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Fireplace Insert By Salvo Iron Works out of Falls River. Largest glass area in the business. Unfortunately the company went on to bigger things and no longer sell stoves. Since installing the Mitsubishi Split System, I rarely use the stove for heating, only for aesthetic. I see these stoves on Craigslist or EBay. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-07-2015, 08:35 AM	#10
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,245 Thanks: 2,390 Thanked 5,283 Times in 2,055 Posts	Abundant Life I would check out what Abundant Life has to offer in Chichester. http://www.abundantlifestoves.com/sh...FYsWHwodEKYAGA They have a huge selection of top quality stoves, they are great people to deal with and they have no problem going to the islands as long as you supply the ride out. We bought a propane stove for our place on Welch from them and it was a great experience. We have also bought stoves from them in the past for other homes we have had over the years and it has always been a pleasant experience. Good luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!! Last edited by ishoot308; 07-07-2015 at 09:12 AM.

07-07-2015, 06:16 PM	#11
Bumble2249 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 212 Thanks: 198 Thanked 51 Times in 40 Posts	Have you considered a pellet stove? If so Harmon is the best one out there. I bought mine at Fireside Living in Laconia. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Using Tapatalk

07-07-2015, 06:34 PM	#12
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Wood is plentiful We have plenty of wood on the island. Birch trees just fall down when we need them. Mix in a bit of ash and oak and we have nice fires. Pellets cost money and have to be transported. I am too old for that. A little chain saw and an electric splitter and we are good to go. Thanks for the suggestion. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

07-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 2,055 Times in 1,275 Posts	You might wish to check out hearth.com for stove recommendations and then find a dealer. From what I've seen, delivery to the island shouldn't be too difficult. BTW, I have both plate steel and soapstone stoves and there's good and bad about both. The steel heats up very quickly, but creates a "hot spot" effect in the room--makes a good emergency/backup stove. The soapstone heats up a bit slower, but heat is much more level and evenly distributed. Cost for the latter was almost triple, though. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-06-2015, 06:59 PM	#3
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	Let's just say that last year I did not get the Jotul and I may have made a mistake. We have a small cabin 700SF and needed a fireplace insert. Our choices were limited due to the small size we required. The Hampton we bought works well and does the job, I'm just not 100% happy with the workmanship of the stove it's self. If I was to do it over, I would take a better look at the Jotul and the shop in Meredith.

07-06-2015, 07:03 PM	#4
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Fans are pretty cheap and work well for hot and cold spots

07-06-2015, 07:46 PM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 2,055 Times in 1,275 Posts	^ Don't want the noise or need for power--it is the perfect backup heating source, after all. Same reason I avoided pellet stoves and inserts. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

07-06-2015, 09:48 PM	#6
mhtranger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 130 Thanks: 321 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	I have been dealing with the folks at Energy savers in Meredith and have been happy. They have Jotul as the main brand there. Not sure about delivery to the island though.

07-07-2015, 08:08 AM	#8
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I have owned 3 Jotul stoves over the years, and I would get another one in an instant. They hold up very well, are of high quality materials, and they have many models and sizes to choose from. I'd also recommend you check out Woodman's Forge. Our dealings with them have been very good. http://www.woodmansforgefireplace.com/

07-07-2015, 08:21 PM	#13
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 190 Thanked 320 Times in 235 Posts	Yotuls are great stoves like mentioned above. I have an old 602 that's heats my 800 sg ft and is great. Small stove that takes logs at 16 inch. I also have a yotul propane stove, model is the Lillehammer, that only gets used in early spring. I bought that at Woodmans Forge but after dealing with them for service I wouldn't buy a thing from them again.