{"product_id":"carolina-model-81-wood-stove-fp81","title":"Carolina Model 81 Wood Stove (FP81) — Buck Stove Model 81, Made in the USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarolina Model 81 wood stove (FP81)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the same stove Buck Stove sells as the \u003cstrong\u003eBuck Stove Model 81\u003c\/strong\u003e: a large, non-catalytic stove built by New Buck Corporation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, and sold through ComfortBilt. Stand it on Queen Anne legs as a freestanding stove, or slide it into a brick or stone fireplace as an insert with a trim kit. It heats 1,600 to 2,700 sq ft, puts out up to 59,500 BTU\/h, and tested at just 1.1 g\/h with 69.8% efficiency (HHV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Sales Tax · Authorized ComfortBilt dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:640px\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeating area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600–2,700 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA tested output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13,800–59,500 BTU\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficiency (HHV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.8% weighted average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 g\/h (EPA 2020 limit is 2.0 g\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirebox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.48 cu ft (EPA test report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax log length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" side to side, 18\" front to back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlue outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. fireplace opening (insert)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29\" W x 23 3\/4\" H x 14\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460 lb (468 lb crated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-catalytic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFreestanding or fireplace insert: pick your option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortBilt sells the Model 81 as a bare firebox that needs either legs or a trim kit, so we include the one you need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreestanding\u003c\/strong\u003e includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carolina-queen-anne-legs-large\"\u003eCarolina Queen Anne legs\u003c\/a\u003e. Use it in a living room, basement or cabin with a 6\" chimney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFireplace Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the standard 9\" Carolina chimney trim kit, which covers the gap between the stove and your fireplace face. Your fireplace opening must be at least 29\" wide, 23 3\/4\" high and 14\" deep, with a non-combustible hearth at least 16\" in front and 8\" to each side (owner's manual).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Carolina Model 81 suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger homes of roughly 1,600 to 2,700 sq ft that want a wood stove as the main heat source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners of a large open masonry fireplace who want real heat from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want one of the cleanest-burning non-catalytic stoves at 1.1 g\/h, built in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a smaller stove from the same factory? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carolina-model-21-nc-wood-stove-fp21\"\u003eCarolina Model 21 NC (Buck Stove Model 21)\u003c\/a\u003e heats 800 to 1,800 sq ft and also goes freestanding or into a fireplace. One size down is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carolina-model-74-nc-wood-stove-fp74\"\u003eCarolina Model 74 NC (Buck Stove Model 74)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVenting a freestanding install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 81 has a 6\" flue outlet. A typical through-the-ceiling setup starts with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuelhst-6-single-wall-stove-adapter\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" single wall stove adapter\u003c\/a\u003e, runs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuelhst-6-single-wall-black-stove-pipe\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" black single wall stove pipe\u003c\/a\u003e to the ceiling, and connects through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuel-hst-6-stove-pipe-adapter\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" stove pipe adapter\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuel-hst-6-class-a-chimney-pipe\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" Class A chimney pipe\u003c\/a\u003e held by an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuel-hst-6-ceiling-support-box\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" ceiling support box\u003c\/a\u003e. Or get every ceiling-to-roof part in one order with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allfuel-hst-6-through-the-ceiling-class-a-chimney-kit\"\u003eAllFuel HST 6\" through-the-ceiling Class A chimney kit\u003c\/a\u003e. For an insert in a masonry chimney, ask your installer whether your chimney needs a liner; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortex-6-25ft-stainless-flex-liner-kit-volka-625\"\u003e25' stainless 6\" flex liner kit\u003c\/a\u003e is one option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClearances and floor protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Buck Model 81 owner's manual (download it under Documents on this page):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsert in a masonry fireplace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide wall, combustible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHearth in front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHearth to each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide wood trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop wood trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMantel or brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e where the hearth doesn't cover those distances, and under a freestanding install, use a non-combustible floor protector rated at least R-1.1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreestanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wall and corner clearances depend on the connector pipe and on whether you add the optional shields. See the clearance diagrams in the manual for your layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Carolina Model 81 from StoveSource\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Sales Tax\u003c\/strong\u003e in any state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on orders over $250 to the lower 48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized ComfortBilt dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/price-match\"\u003ePrice match guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp with sizing, venting and clearances: email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@stovesource.com\"\u003einfo@stovesource.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e1-888-914-0022\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carolina","offers":[{"title":"Freestanding (with Queen Anne legs)","offer_id":67783233765628,"sku":"FP81-FS-LEGS","price":2458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fireplace Insert (with 9\" trim kit)","offer_id":67783233798396,"sku":"FP81-INS-TK9","price":2548.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9944\/0892\/files\/carolina-81-11.png?v=1792360046","url":"https:\/\/stovesource.com\/products\/carolina-model-81-wood-stove-fp81","provider":"StoveSource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}