Electricity is measured in kilowatts (kw) and a kilowatt is 1,000 watts and usually costs between six and tens cents per hour. In some areas like California the rates will be higher and in areas with hydroelectric power the rates can be lower, but the average is eight cents per hour per kw in the […]
Can all pellet stoves on the market burn corn? If you like the idea of heating with corn, then you may be wondering if any pellet stove will burn corn. No, but many companies are trying to convert wood pellet stoves to burn corn or a corn, wood pellet mix. We sell the Magnum Countryside […]
You can’t turn on a television, read a newspaper, or surf the Internet without running into buzz words like LEED and GREEN. While “green” has already worked its way into our daily lives and conversations, some people are left puzzled by the term “LEED.” What does LEED mean for the alternative heat industry? The question of LEED […]
Help! My stove is blowing up in my face, what causes that? Signed, Singed and Smoking With the design of the combustion system in a MagnuM stove, it is nearly impossible for the appliance to puff back, flare up and out the door, or “blow up in your face”. If you are experiencing this with […]
Many people who own corn stoves or who are considering buying a corn stove ask this question: Can I buy corn directly, in bulk, from a farmer? Farming is the backbone of America, and many people view buying corn directly from farmers as a way to support the industry, spend money locally, and save money by buying […]
