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CinnamonGirl wrote: I am curious about the debate on wood stoves or Fireplaces. What do you have and how do you like it?
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Local_Historian wrote: I have a 1890s cookstove which we use more for heat than for cooking, but I have cooked on it.
And a broken pellet stove.
I was wondering, if I can't get it repaird and instead must relace, would a wood stove insert for this fireplace be effective? And would it be cheaper than a pellet stove?
I'm more in favor of a wood stove myself, since I like having heat when the power goes out, but husband like the pellet stove.
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neptunechimney wrote: Sorry I was abrupt, I was both in a hurry and preoccupied.
American style fire places are generally used for ambiance. With a decent set of glass doors they are OK as heaters but nowhere near as efficient as wood stoves. A Rumford style fireplace is a different animal and does a better job.
For new construction I would urge everyone to take a look at masonry heaters. The CSIA has one in their building in Indianapolis. I have seen it work but if I said how well, everyone would think I was a liar.
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