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Alpandian8921 Dec 2016 10:36Hello,
I would like your advice on purchasing a wood-burning stove.
In our living area (about 33 m² (355 sq ft)), which is connected to the kitchen (about 15 m² (161 sq ft)), a stove is planned. It would be ideal if both rooms could be heated somewhat by it. There is no ventilation system installed. Wood does not need to be purchased.
What heat output and efficiency should the stove have?
If you need any further information, just let me know.
Thank you.
Regards
Al
I would like your advice on purchasing a wood-burning stove.
In our living area (about 33 m² (355 sq ft)), which is connected to the kitchen (about 15 m² (161 sq ft)), a stove is planned. It would be ideal if both rooms could be heated somewhat by it. There is no ventilation system installed. Wood does not need to be purchased.
What heat output and efficiency should the stove have?
If you need any further information, just let me know.
Thank you.
Regards
Al
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toxicmolotof21 Dec 2016 14:11A bit more information about the house would be helpful, especially the energy standard/construction year and whether there are many (large) windows.
Also, knowing the total energy demand of the house and its size in square meters would help estimate something.
If it’s a new build, I would guess that any stove would be at least three sizes too large.
For example: Our house has an energy demand of 8 kW (including hot water) for a total of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft). We have the smallest Scan round stove with 4–6 kW, and when we burn it fully, after about 2 hours we reach 25–26°C (77–79°F) in the combined living/dining/kitchen area of around 40 m² (430 sq ft). You only need to add a little wood after that. Either way, you would overheat.
Also, knowing the total energy demand of the house and its size in square meters would help estimate something.
If it’s a new build, I would guess that any stove would be at least three sizes too large.
For example: Our house has an energy demand of 8 kW (including hot water) for a total of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft). We have the smallest Scan round stove with 4–6 kW, and when we burn it fully, after about 2 hours we reach 25–26°C (77–79°F) in the combined living/dining/kitchen area of around 40 m² (430 sq ft). You only need to add a little wood after that. Either way, you would overheat.
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Alpandian8921 Dec 2016 17:47Thank you, toxicmolotow.
This is a new build, but not a KfW-certified house. The wall is made of 36cm (14 inch) Poroton blocks.
So, a stove with a maximum output of 5 kW is sufficient, right?
This is a new build, but not a KfW-certified house. The wall is made of 36cm (14 inch) Poroton blocks.
So, a stove with a maximum output of 5 kW is sufficient, right?
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toxicmolotof21 Dec 2016 23:14I am by no means an expert, but I think so.
How much output should the heating system have?
How much output should the heating system have?
We have a relatively large stove in the living room, but the heat constantly rises upwards, so the temperature on the ground floor increases only slowly. I believe the room layout is therefore much more important than the stove’s nominal power rating. In my opinion, the stove should primarily fit the size of the living room—that’s what matters.
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