Best Ice house heater?

[Guest]

I am in the process of building a new ice house and was thinking about putting a small Nu-way wood burner in the house. What is the opinion of everyone on what would be the best way to heat my new ice house. The house will be 6.5' by 10' and will have one inch of polyurethane sprayed on insulation. They say that the sprayed on insulation heats very well. Any opinions would be great before i do finish the house.

[cwmn]

I've never heated with wood but I gotta think the mess would be a drag. Having to haul wood out every time and cleaning up the ash, I would go with propane.

[Guest]

I'd go with propane too. A couple buddies heat thier shacks with wood and it takes a while to get the shack warm when you have to mess around getting a fire going. Soon though your roasting your Chestnuts cause it's too warm ! LOL
Sucks havin to go chase wood too when it runs out and the fish are biting.

[Gissert]

I agre with cwmn and Geeman.

When I was in high school, I used that stove you mentioned in my 4x8 spearing house. I was constantly screwing with the draft, and cracking the door to let out the extra heat. Next I would have to put my coat because it was getting chilly. This cost me a fish more than once.

While the stoves do work, the fire box is small. As a result the heat is very uneven.

Make Hank Hill proud, and go with propane and propane accessories.

[the big dipper]

I've got a 4'x8' 1/4" plywood house with siding underlayment foam insulation (5/16") glued into the inside. A small propane heater (looks like an anvil - with open ends) (I can't remember the make right now.It has a 4" stove pipe.) The best thing about it is that it heats the house up quick, you can adjust the flame down to get a comfortable temp very easily. It's very economical on fuel, AND ... YOU CAN COOK ON THE TOP OF IT!!! This is the part I like best. I always bring out stuff wrapped in foil for fish house dining extroadinaire!!! You'd be suprised how good stuff tastes after you've waited patiently (10-15 min) for it to warm up. carmel rolls, apple pie - donuts- brats- burritos- fried chicken, left over hotdish ...Even a pbj sandwich is taken to a whole new level of cuisine.

[the big dipper]

I went out to check on the make of fish house stove I was bragging up here on my last post. It is a Pearson brand made in New Ulm, MN . I have the smaller of the two sizes. The burner is a heavy cast iron unit that doesnt look like it will ever burn out.

[jt24]

Do you know what you paid for that heater? I have seen that heater somewhere before but dont remember the price. I too am building a house and in search of a good heater.

[Guest]

jt24,
Can't remember what I paid but, I did tell the guy to email Rick about advertising their heater on this site. Hopefully he will and who knows maybe if all works out you will be able to purchase it from FishingMN in the future?

[This message has been edited by chiro (edited 11-11-2002).]