Lesiure Line AK110 Gets 2 Thumbs up. Glad I Made This Choice

In the words of a revered poster around here - it depends. We would need much more info on how hard the stove is having to work.

THpolaris wrote:I'm loving the ak 110 but I just am not sure if its burning as efficient as it's suppose to. I have used about 12 bags since I first fired it up last sunday. I set the temp to 60deg cause my house isn't done being built yet and the crew would freeze with out it. Is this right?

As long as you are not pushing hot coals off the end of the grate you are not wasting it. Providing the barometric is set properly as well.

I have the damper weight in the middle. Not sure where it's suppose to be set at. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How far from complete is the house at this point? And is the builder in and out a lot and leaving doors open (or windows maybe to help get rid of drywall mud moisture)?

Also when firing up the first time, the basement, if unfinished, will soak up a lot of heat in all the concrete down there.

Those things may explain higher than normal coal usage.

I'd get a manometer to measure the draft and if it is a reasonable .04 or so when firing I'd wait another week or so to see if usage settles down.

I live in 1650 raised ranch and heat solely with the 110. Last year I used 4.5 ton heating to about 71*. My unfinished 1200 sqft concrete basement with rigid insulation board stays about 65* with one register and radiant front the front of the furnace. I am using a cold air return from main floor and 7 registers. The house is very tight as it is built for electric baseboard heat.
this years usage:
late October/November =32 bags mostly rice
December=36 bags mostly buckwheat
bags=40 lb
I live in western massachusetts

You got it made in the shade. Welcome to coal easy street.