I an thinking of replacing my old wood stove (a small free standing Sierra) with a larger, more modern one, and move the Sierra to the basement. After search the local merchants, there is one near by that carries:
- Mission
- Olympic
- Rainier.
With specification (respectively)
Emission 2.9, 2.6, 2.0 grams/hr Efficiency 70.3%, 70%, 71.1% Heating capacity 700-1500, 1500-2500, 800-1800 sqft Heat output 71000, 74300, 71800 BTU/hr fuel capacity 1.9, 3.1, 1.8 cubic ft Max burn time 9, 12, 9 hr
I am not sure what the emission numbers mean, CO2 emission? Olympic seems to be the largest model (capacity and heat output). My living area, including the bedroom is only 1200 sqft, so Olympic is overkill.
I am leaning towards Rainier, since it seems to be cleanest (if I understand emission correctly), smaller but more efficient than Mission. Since I am guessing all this, I would like to ask the pro's before get on the phone with the dealer.
Anyone has experience on one of these models? If you were me, what model would you choose? I don't know what their price are, but I am willing to pay more for better quality.
Thanks, pac