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Author Topic: Sizing Help 3000 or 5000  (Read 2547 times)

pennyrilehunter

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Sizing Help 3000 or 5000
« on: February 08, 2012, 09:03:14 PM »
Looking at purchasing a Heatmaster OWB and would like some input on which size.  I have a single story, 10 year old 1900 sq ft brick house built on a crawl space.  r15 walls, 15" blown fiberglass in attick, double pane windows, a 24 x 24 attached garage that I would like to occasionally warm up a little when working in and DHW for 4 people.  located in southwestern Kentucky (normal lows around 28 to 40, occasionall teens and single digits).  Will the MF3000 be sufficient or do I need to go to the MF5000?  I don't want to be filling the stove 3 times a day but can get the 3000 for about $1300 cheaper than the 5000.  The current 4 ton heatpack is rated at 92000BTU Heat Input, 75400 BTU Output Capacity.  Thanks for any input.
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Re: Sizing Help 3000 or 5000
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2012, 10:08:17 PM »
I'd have to say the 5000, who was your dealer you spoke with?

The 3000 only has one set of ports and if you needed a second loop for your garage or something the 300 wouldn't be able to help you with that. 

The 5000 has a big firebox and would easily give you 16-18 hour burns mid winter.

If you wanna talk heatmaster stoves or stoves in general give me a call, 606-316-9697
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