
Anyone who has spent any time in Oklahoma in the summer understands that is can get very hot and humid. The idea of firing up a wood stove makes me sweat just sitting here. So, to accomodate for the warmer months of the year I will be purchasing and induction cooktop to rest on the top of the stove and I will do any baking in a dutch oven on my BBQ or in a solar cooker. Once the night gets cooler though, this baby will be fired up and gently warm the house as well as cook the dinner.
This stove is very heavy because it is a dual fuel stove. It burns both coal and wood. Coal stoves are even thicker cast iron because coal burns hotter and longer than wood. Coal sits on a grate, whereas wood sits directly on the firebox. Coal produces higher BTU's than wood. Stoked twice a day and when cooking, this stove will provide gentle heat on the coldest of nights. Did you know that chimney fires do not occur as frequently when burning Anthracite coal? Coal burns hot and cleaner than wood, thus preventing build up in the pipes. No chimney fires is a good thing!
This gorgeous stove is going to be the centerpiece of my kitchen. I cannot wait to show the pictures that I have in my minds eye once they are a real. My kitchen will not only be practical and economical, but will be stunning as well. Ooooh ya!