When it comes to hand fired, D S Machine is King of selections, about 14 different stoves an furnaces.
http://messickstove.com/
And more efficient then most an heavier steel, compare weight.
bi-metal thermostat and hopper is real nice.
D S Machine
Hitzer
Harman/Legacy...production problems now, lots of used Mark I, II, III
Keystoker...HFH 70/90
Alaska...Kodiak
About to Buy a Hand Fired Coal Stoker...What's the Top 3 ???
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LoschStoker
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sharkman8810
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The only ones I know of that are big enough for your application are Hitzer's, D.S Machine, then Harmon, and Baker.
Hitzer's and D.S. machines I think are the best value for you dollar, and most common on this forum.
Harmon hand fed furnace I think sf250, alaska makes a big hand fired if my memory is correct and so does Baker. The trick for you is heat distribution.
I have 3 800ft^2 boxes on top of each other and do good with an 82 UL with a custom sheet metal box and fan setup.
Keystoker may make a handfired furnace, but I'm not sure.
Hitzer's and D.S. machines I think are the best value for you dollar, and most common on this forum.
Harmon hand fed furnace I think sf250, alaska makes a big hand fired if my memory is correct and so does Baker. The trick for you is heat distribution.
I have 3 800ft^2 boxes on top of each other and do good with an 82 UL with a custom sheet metal box and fan setup.
Keystoker may make a handfired furnace, but I'm not sure.