Old Jamestown Pellet Stove

Looking for a used pellet stove for my workshop and found a used Jamestown stove for sale locally. Owner thinks it's about 15yrs or more old. I know it's a manual ignition type stove. I don't yet have the model number, he's emailing it to me. He said it's been in his workshop for the past 10 years, maybe only used 2-3 times a years when needed. He replaced the blower about 5 yrs ago. Said it needs a cleaning and a paint job, but works great.

I'm not familiar with this brand of stove and was just looking for some advice on these stoves or issues I should be prepared to tackle. I currently run a Harman P43 to heat my house. I would imagine the Jamestown would be a complete new learning curve as it doesn't have all the bells and whistles the Harman uses.

Are parts still available? Any special cleaning procedures? Any special adjustments I need to know if I purchase the stove. Is a working 15+ yr old stove worth $400?

Lake Girl said:

Used 2-3 x a year and needs a cleaning? When was the last time it was cleaned and how much corrosion has gone on inside... I think I would ask to see it burn.

http://woodheatstoves.com/other-manufacturers-jamestown-pellet-stove-parts-c-747_737.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jamestown-Pellet-Stove-Control-Board-Repair-Service-/200959125193

Just to give you an idea ... Hopefully owners will chime in and give you a better idea.

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Thanks for the links. Yes he said I can see it burn. I just planned on a thorough cleaning before I install and use it. When I asked him what may need to be done before I start using it he said a clean out and spray paint job. It's been a garage/shop heater for years. The outside panels are showing signs of some surface rust. I really don't care about the cosmetics as I will be using it in the same matter as the original owner.

MtDew said:

Thanks for the links. Yes he said I can see it burn. I just planned on a thorough cleaning before I install and use it. When I asked him what may need to be done before I start using it he said a clean out and spray paint job. It's been a garage/shop heater for years. The outside panels are showing signs of some surface rust. I really don't care about the cosmetics as I will be using it in the same matter as the original owner.

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Owner emailed me and said he thinks it's the J1000 model. Is that good, Bad, any help?

Picked it up last night. It's in working order, we fired it up before I purchased. I figured before I install it I will give it a deep thorough cleaning and maybe some fresh paint.
It's the J1000 model. Got it for $300.

I will get some tonight. Yes I planned on taking it apart, have both compressed air and a leaf blower. Should be interesting to figure out this older stove compared with the Harman P43 that heats my house. I'm always up for a challenge.

midfielder said:

Hey MtDew - I have a 2000 J1000b that I've been running for 4 years. Similar scenario - bought used for cheap and refurbished on the fly. I've been through the thing from top to bottom so give me a shout if you have questions. Simple (for a pellet stove) machine, well built, reliable, compact, efficient. Payed for itself halfway into the first heating season ;-)

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Thanks Midfielder! I will keep you in mind if I run into any issues.