Outdoor Wood stove/broiler

Adisiwaya · #1 02/16/14, 05:32 PM

Hey as I was just trying to price out what it would cost to redo a small cabin. Has hook up for indoor wood stove but I don't want one due to a very curious pets and a little niece.

Is there a small forced air outdoor wood stove that is a forced air? How would someone go about hooking one up to a electric heater inside for a backup? I did go look on forums and can't find anything. Its little less than 800sq ft and I rather heat with wood because of the acreage of property coming with it...

Conhntr · #2 02/16/14, 06:42 PM

For 800sqft an indoor woodstove is the way to go. Get a nice fireplace fence to go around it to protect your loved ones
http://www.fireplaceproducts.co.uk/a...d-guard-700mm/

Im looking at an outdoor furnace as well but for 2100sqft and so i can let it burn when im at work. Amost everything i see is water/radiators. I cant imagine trying to duct hot air from an outside furnance in. Would need at least a water system and then blow hotnair over a radiator inside or something

Adisiwaya · #3 02/16/14, 07:52 PM

Got one question, do you need dual heat besides just woodstove for insurance? I was thinking of trying to figure out one I could leave going on outside and not worry so much.

#4 02/16/14, 08:38 PM

Yep , they make outdoor forced air wood furnaces . Goggle is your friend .

Allen W · #5 02/16/14, 09:00 PM

There are some outdoor stove links in this earlier post. She Is Leaving It Up To Me

#6 02/16/14, 09:24 PM

Outdoor Wood Furnace | Lil'House Outside Wood Heater

This might be too big for you .

#7 02/16/14, 09:30 PM

https://hughesbrotherssales.com/Furnaces.html

Try this one .

Adisiwaya · #8 02/16/14, 10:42 PM

The one from Hughes brother is quite awesome. No where near mn. I like that you don't need any major modifications to the house.

ChristieAcres · #9 02/16/14, 11:26 PM

We have had an indoor wood stove for five years now, babies in our living room, toddlers, little kids, a cat, and a dog (on occasion). Zero have been burned. I always warn little kids the stove is hot and bring them over to feel the hot air coming out. Animals never go near it as they can sense the heat. If so concerned, fence or guards can be purchased, don't feel the need ourselves.

blanket · #10 02/17/14, 09:26 AM

We heat our house with a Bryan furnace, very pleased with it. Russ

Adisiwaya · #11 02/17/14, 09:29 AM

Do you burn green wood? Why does it say not to? Just wondering

blanket · #12 02/17/14, 09:40 AM

Seasoned wood is better, but have been known to burn green locust and cherry. Creasote buildup would be my guess why they don't recommend green. I burn off the chimney every week. My stove has been lit since the 2nd week of November and we have been down to -22 without the wind chill with over a month of sub zero weather and the house stays about 72. I fill it 2-3 times a day depending on temp

Adisiwaya · #13 02/17/14, 10:02 AM

How big of a house do you have? I am liking theres quite alot

blanket · #14 02/17/14, 10:29 AM

3400 sq ft, no mess or smoke smell in the house as well. Neighbor has the smaller stove than mine and his house is about 2000 sq ft

Adisiwaya · #15 02/17/14, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blanket

3400 sq ft, no mess or smoke smell in the house as well. Neighbor has the smaller stove than mine and his house is about 2000 sq ft

I might be getting interested in one of these myself . How is yours installed ? Tied into existing duct-work , through the wall , etc . ? How long have you had yours ?

Dupree · #16 02/17/14, 01:35 PM

Here's something to check out. Google "outdoor wood furnace forum"... If you have not already done so check it out. lots of GOOD info.

blanket · #17 02/17/14, 01:39 PM

It is installed next to the house with the duct going thru an existing basement window opening and the outlet side is tied into existing ductwork. The intake air is drawn from the basement.The stove has been installed since 2001

#18 02/17/14, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blanket

It is installed next to the house with the duct going thru an existing basement window opening and the outlet side is tied into existing ductwork. The intake air is drawn from the basement.The stove has been installed since 2001

Thanks for responding , I would also like to know if it's out in the weather & how tall the flue is on it . Did your insurance company have any issues with it ?

blanket · #19 02/17/14, 02:12 PM

out in the weather and flue is 14'

ET1 SS · #20 02/17/14, 04:55 PM

I recommend radiant heated flooring.

We use a woodstove indoors, it heats water for us. That heated water circulates to a thermal-bank, and through our radiant floor.

A warm floor is much more efficient use of heat, as you use less heat to feel comfortable.

With the thermal-bank to store heat, our home is still very warm long after the fire has gone out.

We have six cats and a dog, none of them has ever been burned.

Our home is 2400 sq ft, and we go through 3 1/2 cords of mixed firewood each year [some green, some seasoned, some hardwood, some soft wood].