Overview
Gas heat with no chimney or vent pipe, and it keeps working when the power is out.
The Buck Stove Model T-33 (also sold as the Premier T-33) is a vent-free gas stove made in the USA by New Buck Corporation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It burns natural gas or liquid propane at up to 32,000 Btu/h (22,400 Btu/h minimum), with a piezo igniter and standing pilot, so it heats without electricity. This package includes the legs and an 85 CFM heat-activated, variable-speed blower. Stand it in a room on its legs, or set it inside an existing brick or stone fireplace.
Who the T-33 is for
- Homes that want supplemental zone heat in a living room, den or basement without running a chimney or vent.
- Owners of a drafty masonry fireplace who want real heat from it instead of a wood fire.
- Anyone who wants a heater that runs through power outages. Only the blower needs an outlet.
Choose your fuel
The T-33 is built for one fuel at the factory and the manual says field conversion is not permitted, so pick the version that matches your gas supply:
| Fuel | SKU |
|---|---|
| Natural gas | T-33NG |
| Liquid propane | T-33LP |
Propane installs need an external regulator that limits tank pressure to 13" W.C. The stove connects through a 3/8" NPT inlet; run 1/2" or larger supply pipe. Hire a qualified gas installer.
Key specs
| Input rating | 22,400–32,000 Btu/h |
| Efficiency | 99.9% (ComfortBilt rating) |
| Venting | None (vent-free) |
| Safety | Oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) |
| Ignition | Piezo, standing pilot |
| Controls | AUTO / OFF / MANUAL switch; remote and wall thermostat optional |
| Blower | Included, 85 CFM |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 26-1/4" x 23-3/4" x 16-11/16" |
| Weight | 114 lb (legs 4 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years; 1 year on electrical |
Installing in a fireplace
The firebox opening must be at least 32-1/2" wide, 24" high and 12" deep. Seal or close the damper, permanently close any outside air duct or ash dump, and have the chimney and firebox cleaned first. Once the heater is in, you cannot burn wood in that fireplace.
Clearances and placement
- 4" from side walls and the back wall (measured from the outermost point of the stove top), 48" to the ceiling.
- Keep curtains, furniture and clothing at least 48" from the front, top and sides.
- Set the stove on a metal or wood panel covering its full width and depth, never directly on carpet or vinyl.
- The room needs at least 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/h (1,600 cu ft at full input), or extra fresh air.
Check your local code before you buy
- California: unvented fuel-burning room heaters are not permitted in homes.
- Minnesota: the state fuel gas code bars unvented room heaters in any dwelling.
- Elsewhere: under the International Fuel Gas Code, a vent-free heater cannot be your home's only heat source. Some cities and counties restrict them further or require a permit and inspection.
- Manufacturer limits: never in a bedroom, bathroom or RV. Above 4,500 ft the pilot may go out.
Call your local building or fire department to confirm before you order.
See the owner's manual under Documents on this page for the full instructions. Compare it with the Buck Stove Townsend II on our vent-free gas stoves page.
Why buy the T-33 from StoveSource
- No Sales Tax in any state.
- Authorized dealer, supplied through ComfortBilt.
- Questions about fuel, sizing or local rules? Call 1-888-914-0022.
- Up to 32,000 Btu/h of vent-free gas heat (22,400 Btu/h minimum)
- No chimney or vent pipe needed
- Works in a power outage: piezo ignition and standing pilot
- Blower included: 85 CFM, heat-activated, variable speed
- Legs included; also fits a masonry fireplace (32-1/2" x 24" x 12" min. opening)
- Oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) safety pilot
- Natural gas or propane; factory set, no field conversion
- Optional remote and wall thermostat
- Made in the USA; 2-year warranty
Installation
Clearances & Placement (Buck Stove manual)
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Side walls (from outermost point of stove top) | 4" |
| Back wall, including corner installs | 4" |
| Ceiling above stove top | 48" |
| Curtains, furniture, clothing (front, top, sides) | 48" |
| Floor | Metal or wood panel covering full width and depth; not directly on carpet or vinyl |
| Not allowed in | Bedrooms, bathrooms, recreational vehicles |
| Maximum elevation | 4,500 ft (pilot may go out above this) |
| Room volume | At least 50 cu ft per 1,000 Btu/h, or add fresh air |
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Specifications
| Fuel | Natural gas or liquid propane (factory set; no field conversion) |
|---|---|
| Input rating | 22,400–32,000 Btu/h |
| Efficiency | 99.9% (ComfortBilt rating) |
| Venting | None (vent-free) |
| Safety | Oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot shutoff |
| Ignition | Piezo igniter, standing pilot; no electricity needed to heat |
| Controls | AUTO / OFF / MANUAL switch; optional remote (FDC-504) and wall thermostat (PE 400142) |
| Blower | Included: 85 CFM, heat-activated, variable speed |
| Installation | Freestanding on included legs, or in a masonry fireplace (min. opening 32-1/2" W x 24" H x 12" D) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 26-1/4" x 23-3/4" x 16-11/16" |
| Weight | 114 lb (legs 4 lb) |
| Gas inlet | 3/8" NPT; 1/2" or larger supply pipe |
| Maximum elevation | 4,500 ft (pilot may go out above this) |
| Made in | USA (New Buck Corporation, Spruce Pine, NC) |
| Warranty | 2 years; 1 year on motor, wiring, switches and accessories |
Shipping & Returns
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Returns. Unused, uninstalled items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days, subject to a 15% restocking fee.
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