onalove
02-10-2010, 05:13 AM
Hi, I want to install my first slow combustion stove. I'm hoping to buy one 2nd hand or reconditioned, if I can afford it. I live near Cowra. I'd like it to also heat my hot water, and heat the large open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room without expensive installation of radiators.
I'm also looking for good wood efficiency. And I love to cook!
I'm guessing that the Everhots and others of similar design don't do such a good job of heating the room because they're insulated? Or can you heat the room by leaving the hot plate covers off? I guess the flexibility would be great as then I could also use it in summer.
Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? Or even a stove they want to sell? Is it expensive to connect the stove to a normal electric hot water heater on tank water? Anybody know what plumbers charge and what extra parts are needed?
I'd appreciate any advice or comments?
I'm also looking for good wood efficiency. And I love to cook!
I'm guessing that the Everhots and others of similar design don't do such a good job of heating the room because they're insulated? Or can you heat the room by leaving the hot plate covers off? I guess the flexibility would be great as then I could also use it in summer.
Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? Or even a stove they want to sell? Is it expensive to connect the stove to a normal electric hot water heater on tank water? Anybody know what plumbers charge and what extra parts are needed?
I'd appreciate any advice or comments?