This is a 2 minute time lapse video of a Tulikivi Alternativa Hetta. It is a masonry heater/woodstove hybrid that weighs about 1800 lbs with soapstone cladding. Installation by Fireplace Works in Beaver Dam WI, fpworks@powercom.net. Video by Masonry Heater Design House, www.MasonryHeaterDesignHouse.com
I am not sure of the current retail for the Hetta. It is a masonry heater/wood stove hybrid from Tulikivi. Do a web search for Tulikivi to find a local dealer in your area. The heaters are very effective because there is about 1500lbs of stone surrounding metal firebox. This stone warms and continues releasing heat after the fire goes out. The more traditional masonry heaters are much heavier (1-5 tons) and use a soapstone or refractory firebox (no metal). These heaters store heat even better.
MasonryHeaterDesign 2 years ago