Any Glenwood in Ohio

archangel_cpj · Post by **archangel_cpj** » Wed. Sep. 09, 2015 9:59 pm

I am looking at an old farm house here in NE ohio it's very large my plans are to use my qualified range cook stove downstairs but up stairs is a different story I have a US army cannon heater model 15 now but am thinking I may prefer a midsized base heater upstairs it will look nicer and more efficient... I am finding g very few in Ohio... I've two questions one ate they that much more efficient than my cannon and two any k own units floating around my neck of woods...

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Wed. Sep. 09, 2015 10:07 pm

They're pretty darn rare in these parts.

archangel_cpj · Post by **archangel_cpj** » Wed. Sep. 09, 2015 10:39 pm

You ain't kidding base burners in general are almost non existent... I'd be willing to work on one a bit but I fear I'll end up having to get one shipped...

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Thu. Sep. 10, 2015 8:31 am

I have used Fastenal to transport a couple for me for less than my gas money would've cost not to mention my drive time would've involved.

You could SEARCH here for more info about using them.

brunom15 · Post by **brunom15** » Thu. Sep. 10, 2015 9:12 am

+1 on shipping via Fastenal, I have heard from several different sources that that is your best bet for shipping large heavy items if you don't want to or can't manage it yourself. Talk to Skip at Wilson's Wood Stoves, I think he has some base burners lying around.

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dlj · Post by **dlj** » Thu. Sep. 10, 2015 11:47 pm

archangel_cpj wrote: I've two questions one ate they that much more efficient than my cannon and <snipe>...

Much more efficient than a cannon heater? short answer: yes...

dj

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Fri. Sep. 11, 2015 3:34 am

The long answer ....

Who in their right mind would make an investment in a product that, if close to perfect, will never lose money, save 15%+ per year on a coal bill (let's be conservative) and have that saving recurring tax free every winter. Did I mention stunning beauty to boot and Wilson has a few left so the pedigree is guaranteed. Instead let's all stand around and argue whether the number is 15,7 or 35%.

I have an idea, let's all sit there with our thumb in our ear until that batch is sold and then complain that we missed out. I know, instead I will go out and buy a new Buick or even better become a ticket scalper at a Clinton political gathering. Perhaps the plumber who was going to rip me off and fix my oil CH will be told not to bother. I need to stuff more pennies into my piggy bank and save .... oh,Wilson ..... HAHAHAHAHAHAA, I slay myself.

So we are buying a very large poorly insulated (old) farmhouse in Ohio ... psst, here is some more news, it's gonna be another really bitchy winter.

wilsons woodstoves · Post by **wilsons woodstoves** » Fri. Sep. 11, 2015 8:03 am

McGiever wrote:I have used Fastenal to transport a couple for me for less than my gas money would've cost not to mention my drive time would've involved.

You could SEARCH here for more info about using them.

I have used fastenal with success, they will ship to any location as long as they have a fork lift at that store. very reasonable

deepwoods · Post by **deepwoods** » Fri. Sep. 11, 2015 9:37 am

" ticket scalper at a Clinton political gathering"?? Now THAT could make a man some serious jingle! Her wild eyed followers would be drooling in hopes of getting a ticket at any price

A BIG ole farmhouse? Two G8's for sure

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Fri. Sep. 11, 2015 11:56 pm

Sometimes the secret of getting good advice is to ask the right question(s). How about .. very large old farmhouse in NE OH, xxx sq ft, poorly insulated with an included floor plan/photos. What do you guys advise? Old and large might mean highly divided and perhaps you should be considering other options. We would love to help but you give little meaningful information. The 2 stoves you were considering are not high power stoves by any means. This site is full of really great people... squeeze the well dry my friend.

archangel_cpj · Post by **archangel_cpj** » Sat. Sep. 12, 2015 12:21 am

Already have a restored us army model 15 cannon heater and a qualified range cook stove... I assumed the Glenwood would be way more efficient but the difference has eluded me... I have heard Glenwood can be up to 95 percent efficiency that beats a high end gas furnace today... I have no clue as to the efficiency of my cannon heater it gets warm, hell on bituminous coal I turned my back and it was glowing. But I have no clue how efficient it is my guess maybe 60 percent... I restored the cannon heater and learned alot of dos and don't so I'm up for a Glenwood... I'm getting a divorce and so the ex gets the brand new log home I built but I'm taking the stoves... I'm looking at a 9 room farm house new windows and roof not a drop insulation but it's Baloon construction so my first job if I go with it is to blow in about 20 inches glass insulation and fill up walls,I can from attic... My thoughts are qualified heats first floor and I make a suite upstairs and put my office there using the Glenwood it would fit a farm house better I think vs the cannon heater which by the by is a nice stove... I am a full-time paramedic so I have plenty of time for projects hence the reason I have 6 cows 9 pigs and 3 hunting dogs plus have restored two old stoves... I'm game for a third... I still can't believe that no one in 100 years had built a better stove it's either that those old boys were geniuses or modern companies are not in it for quality My thoughts a little of both...

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Sat. Sep. 12, 2015 12:59 am

Generally I advise work with what you have. Close on the property, fill it with insulation, get those stoves cranking and check back in with us. Good luck with the new life.

archangel_cpj · Post by **archangel_cpj** » Sat. Sep. 12, 2015 10:50 am

I'M curious how does a base heater get 95 percent efficiency that is amazing from a 100 plus year old appliance... What is the efficiency of today's higher end stokes I'm not wanting a stoker I'm curious if we have anything modern that comes close again not to buy just for discussion... I love antiques and prefer antiques that are functional and am always amazed when I'm told why you using that old thing buy something new yet many times there is nothing new that works as well as the antiques... I attribute it to practicality the old stuff was,function over form seems the,reverse today...

deepwoods · Post by **deepwoods** » Sat. Sep. 12, 2015 3:58 pm

Uh-Oh, Lord it's starting again!

windyhill4.2 · Post by **windyhill4.2** » Sat. Sep. 12, 2015 4:19 pm

If you like antique stoves & your heart desires an antique stove........BUY ONE ! Quit worrying about the efficiency factor or the "is it built better" factor. Many folks will say about cars that "they don't build them like they used to" ~~~~ They are exactly right,the new cars engine will generally not be worn out in 80K miles as the old ones were.The new cars do not have 4 wheel drum brakes that faded under hard use,the new cars do not have bias ply tires that wore out every 12-18k miles,the new cars do not require a tune-up every 10k miles or less. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Same applies to stoves, buy what you like,can afford,& enjoy it.