Jetmaster compared to a stove

howardtog

does anyone know where I can find independent comparison between these for heat output.Jetmasters websit claims they are as efficent as a woodburning stove with the added advantage of an open fire rather than a stove. Of course its easier to burn softwood in a stove as it spits so I suppose that evens out. But for the same amount of wood which is the more efficent in heat output.? Is there a source of independent information out there or has someone had or have both.

marich

You'll get the best delivery from a free-standing stove (but 'guard' it well) , not tucked into a fireplace , and maximising the length of flue inside the house , not up the chimney . Think of the pioneering American approach with the Franklin stove and flue set-up .
I think Jetmaster are spinning . Stoves are more efficient than heating up your stonework .

amd

Personally I think you're better off with a stove. If you feel the need to burn it with the doors open occasionally, you can. However, it's way safer with doors, not to mention a lot more controllable. Less heat liable to be wasted up the flue on a windy day. My brother in law has one of these, and although it throws out great heat I'd be happier with doors to close over if I leave the room - even for a moment. Wood spits. Occasionally hardwoods and even coal can too. Can't understand why anyone wouldn't want doors. You have the best of both worlds.