Masonry Heaters
Homes of 2000 – 3000 square feet can be heated by the wood unit depending on the type and quality of insulation. The refractory modules are easily assembled reducing installation time and ensuring proper function. A specially trained installer is not required. The internal design allows the large masonry mass to absorb the fire’s heat. High temperature fires provide superior efficiency resulting in reduced fuel consumption and the elimination of creosote buildup. The frequency and expense of chimney cleaning is reduced. Fires lasting 1-2 hours (3-4 hours for gas) at 12-24 hour intervals provide continuous heat. The fireplace modules are made of durable high temperature refractory material which will provide years of service. An optional stainless water coil can provide domestic hot water.With no creosote accumulation, the danger of chimney fires is eliminated. Since heating continues after the fire is out, one can leave the home without concern for an unattended fire. EPA certified woodstoves must meet a 7 gram per hour particulate emission rate. Temp-Cast woodburning fireplaces emit 1-2 grams per hour. 1
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Rumford Fireplaces
Back in England, Rumford applied his knowledge of heat to the improvement of fireplaces. He made them smaller and shallower with widely angled covings so they would radiate better. And he streamlined the throat, or in his words “rounded off the breast” so as to “remove those local hindrances which forcibly prevent the smoke from following its natural tendency to go up the chimney…”
Gallery and links to Rumford Fireplaces
Stoves
Lopistoves
Ethanol stoves
From:
http://www.ecosmartfire.com
Throw some Quail Egg or Black pebbles on these to give it a rustic look. These stoves are clean burning, provide a hot flame and require no ventilation.
Best Wood
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Best Coal
Relevant links:
Masonry Heater Association
http://mha-net.org/html/gallery.htm
Hearth, Patio Et Barbecue Association
http://www.hpba.org/
EPA stove and fireplace page
http://epa.gov/air/woodstoves
More EPA
http://www.epa.gov/woodstoves/efficiently.html#install
DOE Pellet stove page
TinyURL.com/2zo6vt
Wood Burning Guidlines
http://www.burningclean.com/
cool stoves
http://www.tempcast.com/
http://www.masonryheaterstore.com/
