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Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Well Seasoned, Oct 14, 2016.

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  1. Well Seasoned

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    I work that day, otherwise I'd be there! I'm working for a reputable stove shop here in N.H. and am getting different certifications for the industry. I would like to do business with them, I'll get a good deal too. I won't be relying on the stove like the other house since there is a pellet stove here as well. But, the firebox should be good enough for our heating needs of 1650 sqft.
     
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    T5 prolly handle 1650 without a problem. Ray would know. Still depending on the price take a look at that Woodstock AS as the Great Plain is a super deal at $2K for all that technology and a 2.5cu/ft box.
     
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    That's about the same size as my home.. Of course it will get colder where WS is located I would imagine plus there are other factors such as insulation, drafts and sun and wind exposure.. Personally I am a fan of the hybrid WS stoves and the only thing I would like to see is a blower option..
     
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    The insulation here is great being a 10 yr old home. We've dipped to mid 20's many nights and house is still holding in the 70s. I feel the skylights allow warmth too.
     
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    Sounds like the T-5 would work for you..
     
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    You'll be fine with a T5 WS.:yes: Couldn't get it through my Fat Head on how to run it at first but Ray talked me through it.:salute:
     
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    Joint effort.. The steel wool fixed it all.. Simple and easy fix ;)
     
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    ;) :yes:
     
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    I will say it was a long and winding road to get there though lol..
     
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    Yup a lot of pm's :hair::D
     
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    So steel wool eh? I read something about it. What was the issue for both of you?
     
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    Stack would get too hot.. We added course steel wool to the primary air tube under the incoming air baffle.. This tube is always open which would allow the stove and stack temp to run away.. Course steel wool prevents this and high stack temp is now a non-issue..
     
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    Im late to this conversation. Im able to heat my 2600 sq ft house with the pe 27 to about -20c but kind of wish I went with the summit that has a bigger firebox. If you dont get below -15 c then the stove will more then adequately heat your house. Its not built as tough as I would have liked though. If youre a casual burner its great. Im able to load it at 11 pm with larch and have coals in the morning around 9 am for a reload so the claim of long burn times is accurate.
     
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    What do you mean that it's not built tough? Seems pretty rugged to me.. Is the Super 27 different than the T-5? Your stove is a bit small for 2600 sq. ft.
     
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    Yes it is a bit small thats why I wished I had gone with the summit which has a 3 cf firebox. I went off of the manufactures specs about size but of course I know now that you shouldnt go off that since there are so many variables. My stove developed some weld cracks just inside the door fairly early on as well as in the past two years Ive had my baffle become indented a bit although it doesnt seem to affect my secondary burn. Since day one Ive been militant about checking temps and can say with confidence that its never been over fired. Due to my line of work I get into lots of homes and have viewed many pe stoves and see cracks in the same location in many of them. Dont get me wrong I really like the stove for its clean burn and long burn times and Im generally happy with it. Its also a serious heater. My next stove will either be a pe summit or a blaze king. Im not overly familiar with the T5 so cant comment on their similiarity.
     
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    That is interesting to say the least, if I remember correctly the T 5 has a different air intake setup then my Summit but what was the problem before the steel wool.
    My Summit had high flue temps and low stove top temps.
    I will add that I could not find any air leaks and I tried a damper but nothing seemed to help.
     
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    I've got a summit classic and love it ! Great stove !
     
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    got family that used to work at Vermont Castings in Bethel... older one I would buy... new one no... even with employee discount! they are a headache, cousin that worked there had one he worked there lived 5 miles away and had trouble getting parts:doh: another reason why I went with Woodstock. ..
     
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    I'm definitely considering the Alderlea T5. I should get a quote this week and then check with the boss since we originally decided to wait until this spring or summer.
     
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    Where you are at you need a real regular wood stove....No depending on Electricity...
     
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