Looking for 2 big wood stoves

i got a 150 gal oil tank that could be converted into a wood stove(my orginal plan with it) if you wanted to buy the 50$ tractor supply kit and if this was just for a large shop.i just built mine out of a 55 gal drum cuz it took up to much space for me.

all you gotta do is come get the drum if you want it....or if anyone else wants it, just pm me.

link below is the kit i was going to use, i just used it on a regular drum though.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/united-states-stove-barrel-stove-kit
 
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nitrouspete said:
i got a 150 gal oil tank that could be converted into a wood stove(my orginal plan with it) if you wanted to buy the 50$ tractor supply kit and if this was just for a large shop.i just built mine out of a 55 gal drum cuz it took up to much space for me.

all you gotta do is come get the drum if you want it....or if anyone else wants it, just pm me.

link below is the kit i was going to use, i just used it on a regular drum though.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/united-states-stove-barrel-stove-kit
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Those barrel kits put out a crazy amount of heat. My uncle used to heat a 1800 square foot house with a barrel stove like that.

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nitrousrick said:
I assume this is for the shop? If so hit up craigslist if you're just looking for big smoke dragons(pre epa) wood stoves.

If you want a new EPA certified stove an Englander NC-30 is a great bang for your buck type stove. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Englander-2-200-sq-ft-Wood-Burning-Stove-30-NCH/100291302#.UkGq0n-CVBk
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it seems like you know more about these stoves then I do. Whats the difference between the new EPA style stoves and the older ones? I don't have a problem paying for a newer one, I just want good ones without the catalytic style since we don't burn the highest quality wood here.

I have more wood than I know what to do with and have to heat a poorly insulated 8,000 square foot building with 30' ceilings
 
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I have one, came out of a friends home, thing looks brand new and also has a fan to blow the heat out. I will pm you a pic.
 
DarkoStoj said:
it seems like you know more about these stoves then I do. Whats the difference between the new EPA style stoves and the older ones? I don't have a problem paying for a newer one, I just want good ones without the catalytic style since we don't burn the highest quality wood here.
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the EPA ones i think have a better gasket on the door and seals to keep smoke out of the shop/house more. i have a zero clearence burner in my home living room and when its on and door shut, you cant even tell im burning wood except the house sits at about 120 (no damper). haha

is this going in a shop or house? the one in my house is below.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200479369_200479369
 
nitrouspete said:
the EPA ones i think have a better gasket on the door and seals to keep smoke out of the shop/house more. i have a zero clearence burner in my home living room and when its on and door shut, you cant even tell im burning wood except the house sits at about 120 (no damper). haha

is this going in a shop or house? the one in my house is below.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200479369_200479369
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I have roughly a 8,000 square foot building with 30' ceilings and its poorly insulated. I basically have an unlimited wood supply, so the wood stove seems the way to go.
 
DarkoStoj said:
it seems like you know more about these stoves then I do. Whats the difference between the new EPA style stoves and the older ones? I don't have a problem paying for a newer one, I just want good ones without the catalytic style since we don't burn the highest quality wood here.

I have more wood than I know what to do with and have to heat a poorly insulated 8,000 square foot building with 30' ceilings
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8,000 sq' with 30' ceilings you need more than a couple stoves. :) Ever think about an outdoor boiler? I'm not a huge fan of them but for that type of square footage you'll be doing nothing but feeding stoves all day. If you have money to burn a nice gasification style boiler with some water storage would be really nice.

I'm too Lazy to type the difference in EPA stoves out so here is a copy/paste from here. http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/woodstoves.html For what you're doing I agree with staying away from a stove that uses a cat.



Types of Wood Stoves

The two general approaches to meeting the EPA smoke emission limits are non-catalytic and catalytic combustion. Both approaches have proved effective, but there are performance differences. Although most of the stoves on the market are non-catalytic, some of the more popular high-end stoves use catalytic combustion. Because they are slightly more complicated to operate, catalytic stoves are suited to people who like technology and are prepared to maintain the stove properly so it continues to operate at peak performance.

Non-catalytic Stoves

Non-catalytic stoves do not use a catalyst, but have three internal characteristics that create a good environment for complete combustion. These are firebox insulation, a large baffle to produce a longer, hotter gas flow path, and pre-heated combustion air introduced through small holes above the fuel in the firebox. The baffle and some other internal parts of a non-catalytic stove will need replacement from time to time as they deteriorate with the high heat of efficient combustion.

Catalytic Stoves

In catalytic combustion, the smoky exhaust is passed through a coated ceramic honeycomb inside the stove where the smoke gases and particles ignite and burn. Catalytic stoves are capable of producing a long, even heat output.

All catalytic stoves have a lever-operated catalyst bypass damper which is opened for starting and reloading. The catalytic honeycomb degrades over time and must be replaced, but its durability is largely in the hands of the stove user. The catalyst can last more than six seasons if the stove is used properly; but if the stove is over-fired, inappropriate fuel (like garbage and treated wood) is burned, and if regular cleaning and maintenance are not done, the catalyst may break down in as little as 2 years. (EPA note: Garbage should never be burned in a wood stove or fireplace.)
 
DarkoStoj;2679761[B said:
I basically have an unlimited wood supply, so the wood stove seems the way to go.[/B]
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If you ever need to get rid of some of that wood let me know!(assuming it's cord wood..not pallet wood) ;)
 
nitrousrick said:
If you ever need to get rid of some of that wood let me know!(assuming it's cord wood..not pallet wood) ;)
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i got a guy who cuts, splits and delivers to your location, all you gotta do is stack it, or im sure he will for an extra charge if you want. if you want his number let me know.

Edit...its not free wood, but good prices.
 
nitrouspete said:
i got a guy who cuts, splits and delivers to your location, all you gotta do is stack it, or im sure he will for an extra charge if you want. if you want his number let me know.

Edit...its not free wood, but good prices.
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I don't buy wood, I'm a wood whore and have a bunch of it. Currently I have more than 17 cords(50+ face cords) on hand. That's a little more than a 4 year supply for me.

Edit: sorry for the hijack...
 
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