Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Wood insert vs Wood Stove efficiency?
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09-18-00, 07:53 PM
I have heard that wood inserts are quite a bit less efficient than wood stoves which have more heating surfaces.
Can anyone tell me if a wood insert is any more efficient than just putting glass doors on fireplace and maybe a heat exchanger in the chimney? thanks,
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Jeff
Can anyone tell me if a wood insert is any more efficient than just putting glass doors on fireplace and maybe a heat exchanger in the chimney? thanks,
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Jeff