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Gotta Gettaway
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2015 12:50pm - Edited by: Gotta Gettaway
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So I managed to get the heater hooked up in much the same fashion as 1300 did. It wasn't a difficult job and worked out great! Now I can work on interior siding, possibly even through the winter while I'm up there. Running the stove for just 10 minutes warmed the cabin quite well. I only had to use it for an hour or so before bed each night and then would turn it off while sleeping, then turn it back on to cut any chill in the morning. It got down to -5c this weekend overnight and it was cozy enough in the insulated cabin that I had to shed blankets. I didn't take any exterior pics but I used an aluminum dryer vent also attached to cement board and sealed with high heat silicone. Thankful for your successful install and post about this stove 1300! Very glad to have made this choice.
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Grayhorn
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2015 01:52pm
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Gotta, That is so great to see that it worked out and that it heats as it is expected to. I haven't heard from nu-way yet as to whether they still have a Canadian outlet. Hope they will respond. Otherwise will try to order direct. Nice to see your post and sounds like it will be your heat source. Grayhorn
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1300_stainless
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# Posted: 18 Nov 2015 11:19am
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GG, I'm happy to have been a help and am glad it worked out for you!
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ATcamper
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# Posted: 1 Dec 2015 09:31pm
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1300_stainless,
Can you boil water and cook on top of the Nu-way 4000 stove?
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1300_stainless
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2015 07:03am
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I see no reason that water couldn't be boiled on it, but for me personally it would take some time. I'm only heating a 10x10 area so I seldom turn the stove on very high. Other than testing I haven't even used the second burner yet. Turning both burners on would probably make quick work of boiling water though.
I have warmed pots of soup, pre-heated my water before boiling on the stove, and kept food warm on top of it.
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ATcamper
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2015 11:51am
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I'm building a 16 x 20 with loft. It will take a few years to complete and I was needing something like this as a primary heat/cooking while in construction. Located in SW Virginia this size might be my best option until I can put in a wood burning stove.
Thank you and everyone else for sharing your experiences with this stove.
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Bzzzzzt
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2015 12:00pm
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Quoting: 1300_stainless I'm actually thinking about keeping it inside.
I was wondering if you've had any issues with keeping your propane tank inside. I'm aware that it's a big no-no but I believe it's because of the obvious fire hazard. If you keep the tank far away from the heater I cant imagine it causing trouble, but I was just curious.
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1300_stainless
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2015 12:40pm
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Quoting: Bzzzzzt I was wondering if you've had any issues with keeping your propane tank inside. I'm aware that it's a big no-no but I believe it's because of the obvious fire hazard. If you keep the tank far away from the heater I cant imagine it causing trouble, but I was just curious.
No troubles at all. The tanks are on the opposite side of the camp as the heater under the kitchenette counter. That area usually stays quite cool. I did some critical thinking on the subject and the first thing that came to mind was a BBQ. The tank sits about 12" from the flame and you cook directly in front of it all, and things are more often than not trouble free.
Seemed more likely that my tanks would freeze up outside than explode inside. Leaks are a moot point as even if your tanks are outside you will have junctions and connections inside. Proper and safe plumbing and connections are more important IMO than tank position. I have a smoke/CO2 detector and a fire extinguisher as well. It would be different if it was a full time home, but it's not.
This is just how I've done it. YMMV.
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rugercpl
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# Posted: 6 Dec 2015 12:07pm
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I wonder if this could be an option as a small sauna heater. It's only 26k BTU on high with both burners running? Are you using this to cook on as well? Are there removable round covers on the top similar to a cook stove where you'd place a pot or pan? It's a nifty item. I'd certainly consider surrounding it in slabs of stone or brick for thermal mass. That would cover up the flaking paint and add a bit of decoration to it. It would be nice if you could rig a water reservoir with a valve to it for hot water on tap. They might sell something you could attach to it directly.
I'm building a sauna soon on my deck. Plans to use a small wood stove though designed for saunas allowing water to be sprinkled on rocks which they supply with it. It could be used as a small cabin heater too, with the sauna rocks providing some thermal mass. Here's the stove... http://superiorsaunas.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_73&products _id=302&zenid=kmtig8830l9q1inra2btcuse13
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1300_stainless
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# Posted: 6 Dec 2015 01:11pm - Edited by: 1300_stainless
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Yes, 26,000 with both burners on high. I very rarely need more than one burner on. The top is just flat, nothing removable. You can set a small pan or kettle on it. Normally I leave a kettle of water on the top to keep some hot water on hand. I do my cooking on a 3 burner propane cook top.
That's a neat little stove!
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Miller4285
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# Posted: 30 May 2016 03:05am
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If anyone still follows: what would you think of two of these (of the wood variety) for a "tiny house" about 12 x42 that is SUPER insulated. Oklahoma winters. One on each end of home (I was using the supplemental heat from an AC unit all winter which heated my whole place well....but my electric bill through the roof!)
How far from walls does a little unit like this need to be (yes, my walls and flooring will be appropriately heat proofed, and there are no building codes where I live)
Any input from users of these units appreciated!!!
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1300_stainless
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# Posted: 30 May 2016 10:37am - Edited by: 1300_stainless
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If the wood unit is built like the propane I'm not sure I personally would recommend it for full time home use. It's not air tight and is built of light gauge steel. They are marketed as a heater for a deer blind or ice fishing shack. To be used occasionally really.
I recently removed my Nu-Way propane heater and installed a small wood stove meant for wall tents. It's made of heavier steel and is as air tight as a non certified stove gets. I'd recommend looking into those.
If you're looking to insure your tiny home you'll likely need a stove with some certifications.
As far as wall spacing for the Nu-Way, my propane model had a 1/8" heat shield wrapping around it (pictured in this thread) and was about 1' from the wall. The wall never got hot.
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Plumber guy
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2017 08:47pm
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Hey guys , I'm just looking for a few tips. I'm looking to purchase the propane 2000 model for a 4x4 deer blind. I know it's a small space but I want something that is vented and won't fog up my windows . The blind is made of some sort of resin plastic. I want to vent it through the roof using a double wall b vent flue pipe. I wast wondering if the vent kit that they sell for this will be ok? Thanks , any advise would be appreciated.
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sparky30_06
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2017 07:09am
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4' x 4' plastic blind just get a Mr. Buddy Heater and leave a window cracked. I have a 4' x 6' and a 5' x 8' blinds that I hunt out of and the Mr. Buddy will keep you plenty warm. I just unlatch one of the windows and don't have any issues with them fogging up any more.
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