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broiles

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5. I have two. Mine have automatic feeds and adjustable flame.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 28, 2013, 11:28 PM

Oct 2013

I love them. They have saved us tons. I only use a low flame when it gets too warm.

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Just got a pellet stove, and I have a silly question. [View all] GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 OP

I think it's supposed to burn at a very low burn rate, much different than a wood fire. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #1

All I know is, it's nice and toasty warm like a wood stove. We have ceiling fans and GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #2

I miss a little franklin stove I had in a cottage in an almond orchard... NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #3

My grandparents had a little Franklin stove in their old Cape Cod. I actually have some of the GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #4

I have two. Mine have automatic feeds and adjustable flame. broiles Oct 2013 #5

But does the flame go up and down on every heat setting? I mean, no matter GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #7

I think that is pretty normal for that type of pellet stove madokie Oct 2013 #11

We got an Ashley by US Stoves at Tractor Supply. It is a top loader/feeder and has 5 heat level GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #14

Not mine. I have the same level I set it on, unless its running out of pellets. broiles Oct 2013 #16

They work great, as long as you have electricity..... left on green only Oct 2013 #6

Hopefully we'll get a little generator in the future. Not sure if we can pull it off this GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #8

Thinking About It A Little More Critically Now left on green only Oct 2013 #9

Of the three pellets stoves we've had through the years madokie Oct 2013 #12

>500 watts total! Gad Zooks! I Had No Idea. left on green only Oct 2013 #17

Still want to go with a generator if we can, to keep the fridge and water running as well. :^) GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #13

You need a thermostat away from the stove. hunter Oct 2013 #10

We only have kitties to cuddle up with! Not the best backup heat. LOL The house is a GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #15

Yes - they run on thermostats jpak Oct 2013 #18

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