theracedude wrote:I dont know about other parts of the world but here in the USA we have a "cat" and a "non cat" stove. From what i understand the cat is the best way to go because it burns less wood and the heat last longer, but it cost a little more. I think thats the way to go but what do you think?
To be hones I am not sure how a catalytic converter would affect the burn, as it is a pollutant filter and I would have thought more appropriate for a multi fuel stove, where you would burn coal and/or anthracite rather than just wood. But it may be a requirement under clean air laws where you live?
To buy the best most efficient stove for your circumstances you need to consider a few factors, how big is the space you are trying to heat, how well is it insulated and what building material is it constructed from, what are the BTU's (the heat output) of the stove, and will it cover the area you need to heat.
To answer these sorts of questions, you need to get a good supply company who have a good line of communication.
There are places on line that you can get equations from that you just fill in the information and it will tell you the appropriate BTU for your space.
You also need to consider your wood, what sort of wood do you have available, is it well seasoned hard woods or lighter faster burning woods, and what size does it come readily available in, you don't want to be stood outside in the cold, cutting 10 cms of the lengths to get them to fit in the stove!
Ask Balze king a few questions and see how they respond.
And yes I agree, when moving to a cold environment you want to be sure that you are making the right investment - it is an expensive thing to get wrong, so keep asking questions until you are satisfied.
Monika
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