Hi again, & questions re: pellet stove vs. Sunjel firepl
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:52 pm
Hi again you all!
Long time no see! Sorry for the absence, but I've been really busy!
Now for the question - or questions - and btw, if these needs to be moved to the heating forum, I apologize for posting it here, but I wasn't sure.
I am debating whether to get a pellet stove or get another Sunjel fireplace. I have a Sunjel fireplace now, and it performed magnificently during our massive ice storm this past winter. Other than some friends with woodstoves, I was one of the only people I know who actually had heat, and I stayed very comfortable.
I am considering getting another one, in case we get hit by another winter like this last one. My plan is to install it in the kitchen area, so that the entire middle of the mobile stays well heated.
But all kinds of people are telling me to just get a pellet stove.
Which I've been considering - but I have some qualms about it.
First, it's my understanding they require electricity to run. But that would be of no use to me if the electricity goes out. So, is it true that they can't run without electricity?
Second, would I need to install fire bricks beneath and around them? I know they have to be vented outside. What about fire bricks or tiles or ... ?
Third, what about the pellets? I've heard of people having difficulty getting them before - is that difficulty continuing?
And fourth, I read something a little while ago which said pellet stoves are *not* approved for use in new mobile homes. So ... what's that about?
I'm sure I'll come up with more questions, but this is it for now!
Long time no see! Sorry for the absence, but I've been really busy!
Now for the question - or questions - and btw, if these needs to be moved to the heating forum, I apologize for posting it here, but I wasn't sure.
I am debating whether to get a pellet stove or get another Sunjel fireplace. I have a Sunjel fireplace now, and it performed magnificently during our massive ice storm this past winter. Other than some friends with woodstoves, I was one of the only people I know who actually had heat, and I stayed very comfortable.
I am considering getting another one, in case we get hit by another winter like this last one. My plan is to install it in the kitchen area, so that the entire middle of the mobile stays well heated.
But all kinds of people are telling me to just get a pellet stove.
Which I've been considering - but I have some qualms about it.
First, it's my understanding they require electricity to run. But that would be of no use to me if the electricity goes out. So, is it true that they can't run without electricity?
Second, would I need to install fire bricks beneath and around them? I know they have to be vented outside. What about fire bricks or tiles or ... ?
Third, what about the pellets? I've heard of people having difficulty getting them before - is that difficulty continuing?
And fourth, I read something a little while ago which said pellet stoves are *not* approved for use in new mobile homes. So ... what's that about?
I'm sure I'll come up with more questions, but this is it for now!