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Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)

This forum is for discussion of older stoves - built during the stove boom of the first oil shocks up until the EPA regs started to take hold. Brands include Fisher, All Nighter, Timberline and many models of current makers like Vermont Castings, Jotul, etc.

  1. Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More

    Fisher Stoves started the modern airtight stove revolution - Hearth.com is pleased to have some of the original Fisher Builders and Experts to answer your questions and provide history and information on this fine brand.
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    Latest: FISHER Grandma and Grandpa... tommyg, Jun 14, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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  2. Vermont Castings & CDW Dutchwest Pre-EPA Models

    This forum is for discussions and information regarding the Vermont Castings stoves models from 1976 to 1990 - These include the original Defiant, Vigilant, Resolute, Intrepid, Fireplace Insert, etc.
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    Messages:
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    Latest: Newbie running a old Defiant... defiant3, Apr 26, 2013
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  1. webbie

    A Guide to this Forum Room

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    webbie, Feb 15, 2011
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    webbie
    Feb 15, 2011
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  3. pen

    Added a baffle to Grandma Bear Fisher Stove (updated with 2ndary burn idea)

    pen, Dec 19, 2008 ... 3 4 5
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    19,535
    Redbear86
    Sep 4, 2011
  4. Big Donnie Brasco

    Need ANY input on my cheap 2nd hand stove....

    Big Donnie Brasco, Dec 7, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    1,829
    raybonz
    Dec 17, 2012
  5. kksalm

    My Hearthstone I

    kksalm, Jan 22, 2013 ... 2 3
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    1,809
    Motor7
    Feb 27, 2013
  6. Ratman

    1983 cast iron wood stove specs

    Ratman, Aug 20, 2009 ... 2 3
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    8,683
    Rendog
    Jan 14, 2013
  7. bandoo

    Heavy puffer sauna stove needs help please

    bandoo, May 15, 2012 ... 2 3
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    1,632
    bandoo
    May 22, 2012
  8. xjcamaro89

    Anyone Else Using a Non-EPA stove?

    xjcamaro89, Nov 3, 2011 ... 2 3
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    3,931
    valley ranch
    Nov 18, 2012
  9. Jaceymae

    1970's Darth Vadar mask sheet metal stove

    Locked
    Jaceymae, Feb 26, 2011 ... 2 3
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    2,930
    webbie
    Mar 23, 2011
  10. beatle78

    Consolodated Dutchwest FA264CCL - Very little air coming out of top vents

    beatle78, Nov 24, 2011 ... 2 3
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    1,921
    raybonz
    Dec 20, 2011
  11. emt1581

    Barrel Stove Kits

    emt1581, Sep 29, 2012 ... 2 3
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    3,796
    DevilsBrew
    Jun 1, 2013
  12. metalsped

    Not trying to poke a grizzly....

    metalsped, Nov 18, 2012 ... 2
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    2,242
    jharkin
    Dec 6, 2012
  13. FromHollywood

    How to attach stove pipe to an old Lopi insert if there is no collar?

    FromHollywood, Apr 16, 2012 ... 2
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    2,516
    scott44107401
    Nov 21, 2012
  14. Heavy Metal

    New Project: Derco Grizzly

    Heavy Metal, Apr 17, 2012 ... 2
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    3,025
    begreen
    Nov 22, 2012
  15. mellow

    Any Sierra Wood Stove Owners Out there?

    mellow, Jan 22, 2009 ... 2
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    6,323
    perchin
    Jan 23, 2012
  16. VCBurner

    Does anyone run a Magic Heat reclaimer off an Encore?

    VCBurner, Mar 2, 2011 ... 2
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    VCBurner
    Mar 8, 2011
  17. heatherd

    Anyone heard of a Waterford 103?

    heatherd, Nov 28, 2007 ... 2
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    begreen
    Feb 3, 2013
  18. HaTaX

    Secondary air modification complete, here's hoping I smoke less!

    HaTaX, Jan 28, 2013 ... 2
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    Spanky54
    Mar 16, 2013
  19. jeepin1121

    Stainless Steel Woodstove ?

    jeepin1121, Jan 28, 2012 ... 2
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    Dune
    Apr 30, 2012
  20. spirilis

    First fire of the season in my Jotul #8

    spirilis, Oct 4, 2010 ... 2
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    spirilis
    Jan 1, 2012
  21. woodmiser

    Refinishing a stove with lard.

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    woodmiser, Nov 26, 2011 ... 2
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    mellow
    Nov 29, 2011
  22. VinnyJF

    First time stove insert owner - but the install looks really wonky!

    VinnyJF, Nov 7, 2010 ... 2
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    2,782
    VinnyJF
    Nov 1, 2011
  23. Chopper

    forrester model 280

    Locked
    Chopper, Apr 21, 2006 ... 2
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    Shane
    May 7, 2006
  24. rawlins02

    moving heat to other rooms

    rawlins02, Nov 3, 2012 ... 2
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    1,570
    rawlins02
    Nov 29, 2012
  25. jimmieguns

    How To burn a longer fire/newbie help

    jimmieguns, Dec 22, 2012 ... 2
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    aussiedog3
    Dec 26, 2012
  26. HDRock

    Shoulder season,how to, not over heat the house ?

    HDRock, Nov 1, 2012 ... 2
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    970
    HDRock
    Nov 9, 2012
  27. nosaudioil

    Tempwood users out there?

    nosaudioil, Jan 11, 2011 ... 2
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    Neil-V1
    Oct 13, 2011
  28. schlot

    All night non-epa burn advice

    schlot, Jan 1, 2013 ... 2
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    33
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    1,181
    Bret Chase
    Jan 15, 2013
  29. nate379

    Chimney Fire in smoke dragon...

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    nate379, Jan 30, 2012 ... 2
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    nate379
    Feb 25, 2012
  30. mywaynow

    Concerns of submerged stove

    mywaynow, Sep 6, 2011 ... 2
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    1,184
    daveswoodhauler
    Sep 8, 2011
  31. Morso1bo

    old jotul f118 vs. new jotul black bear

    Morso1bo, Mar 6, 2011 ... 2
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    4,364
    5 Furnace
    Mar 21, 2013
  32. nate379

    Kitchen Wood Stoves

    nate379, Feb 1, 2012 ... 2
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    2,842
    coaly
    Feb 24, 2012
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