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Poler
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2020 09:53am
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I am looking at wood stoves but don't know what to look for i have a 12 x 20 cabin 7 foot walls it down to -60*C as i am in the north of Canada any suggestions. As we do go out in the winter
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2020 07:22pm
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Kind of depends on how much insulation, how long you are there and whether you want the stove to go overnight. Jotul 602 is a small stove that has been around for a very long time and does a good job of heating small spaces (we have one at our cabin). May not be big enough to last well overnight (8 hours) at very cold temps, but anything larger would likely drive you out when it is running, I would think. Another option is the Morso Squirrel, which is a similar size (I just bought one of these for our guest cabin but not installed yet). Both of these are heavy stoves, which helps hold heat, compared to sheet-metal stoves (which heat up fast but also cool down fast).
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Brettny
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2020 12:58pm
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Use what ever you can find cheap and in good condition.
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Nobadays
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2020 01:55pm
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We have a Vermont Castings Aspen... pretty good for a small stove. Just be careful not to get too large of stove or you will either run yourself out, or burn it so low that it really never reaches proper temperature and you end up getting a lot of creosote buildup.
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NorthwoodsGuy
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:21am
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We just installed a Jotul 602 in our 12 by 16 in Northern MN. About 40 below is the coldest we get most winters. We can let you know how we fair...
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xtolekbananx
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 07:27am
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Jotul 602, Morso Squirell or Vermont Castings Aspen are very good choices. Jotul 602 was around for over 100 years and is most popular. You can get a used one and restore it, very easy to restore. They are cast iron so even when fire dies stove will stay hot little longer. Jotul and such small stoves won't last all night, maybe 4-5 hours, but no small stove is. Do not buy knock offs or bigger stove, knock offs are very dangerous, not air tight and you will find yourself feeding them every hour plus the quality of cast iron made in china or taiwan is horrible. Bigger stoves will chase you out. How insulated is your cabin?
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:25pm
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I use several brands. Probably all of them pretty good. I’m sitting next to our aspen brand I think, at the cabin right now n lovin it. 16-24 , 2 floors. The type of wood you you is probably more important. If you have access to dry oak or maple n such use that when it’s cold. Less dense woods now. Right now I’m burning beetle kill spruce. Nice n dry. Burns clean . When it’s -25 I burn birch. It’s more dense and burns hotter when needed and lasts longer. We have access to spruce n birch mainly.
So last night. I fill our stove with spruce n shut it down. All air intakes closed. It will pull a draft through the bottom grates n ash pan. I try to make sure I have a bed of embers so load a couple pieces a couple hours earlier. It will last 8 hours or so. And the cabin does get warm . I open the windows or door. To me the fresh air n warm heat feel great together. Bottom line for me . When it’s cold I want to stay warm. I can deal with warm easier than cold. Get a stove that will keep your warm. Our cabin is made from log so retains a lot of convective heat. When it’s -25 for several weeks I’m glad I have birch. Or a comfortable zero outside I will use both woods. So wood species is real important. I will throw the biggest piece I can get through the door in er to get through the night. That helps. Lots of little pieces burn fast n hot. And will not last near is long. So pretty much if it fits I’m done splitting. I will always have lots more to split. Glad I only have to put up 5-6 cords a year now.
My point being. Stove brand is a factor. I personally believe that stoves made by smaller shops are superior. I did custom woodwork for years n know I built a better product. I don’t believe that you have to buy from a major supplier. Factory made . Some great skilled crafts folks out their. And proud of their work.
I live in Ak. I have to have enough range in heat output to get through real cold weather for a long time. And I like hangin out in a nice warm cozy cabin. Not screwing with the fire. So I have a stove that can handle the most need. Adjust the type of wood I use. And size . It’s 45 in the morning now n 65 in day. I just throw a small piece on once n a while every couple of hours. Doors open , no problems here.
It’s also going to take a few years to get used to any stove. For me hot is better than cold. Good luck man , glad to see you thinking about it and researching. You’ll do ok. Now get er Done n enjoy your cabin.
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:42pm
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I also like a stove that I can open the door and watch the fire. Every one n a while stir the coals n throw on a log . My version of changing the Chanel.
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Brian Ray
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 02:40pm
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My cabin is is similar to yours in size, but in a warmer environment. I purchased the Englander 17-VL https://www.englandswoodstovestore.com/englander due to it's size and cost. I recommend finding something larger. I mostly burn maple and can only get a 4-5 hour burn out of it.
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spoofer
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# Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:20pm
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If your in Canada bigger is better
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