Hey! Would like to find out a little more on this specific woodstove, such as burntime, how many square feet it will heat and if this was a decently rated woodstove. Thank you 
Dutchwest Federal Airtight FA267CL
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G'day! Been a long time since I've seen an Adirondack! But they were similar to the other Federal airtights, and about the size of the Large Convection or 264ccl, which was far more popular. Nice medium sized catalytic stove. Probably do about 1500 sq. feet or better there in Western ME.
Problem is that those old Taiwanese made CDW's have vry few parts still available, so run it till it drops then just give it the boot. In othe rwords, when something serious goes wrong, you're up a gum tree.
Problem is that those old Taiwanese made CDW's have vry few parts still available, so run it till it drops then just give it the boot. In othe rwords, when something serious goes wrong, you're up a gum tree.
G'day right back, thank you for the reply and for throwing in some Australian sayings lol. Loved it! After posting here I did a little more digging online and was able to find a manual. Thanks again. Cheerio
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I agree with the above, that parts may be hard and could be expensive. I would wonder what the condition of the refractory and catalyst are, and the general quality of the stove (no cracks, no signs of over-firing, etc). They can be good efficient heaters when used properly with a supply of seasoned (dry) wood.
The square footage listed on stove spec sheets are derived under ideal conditions, and the amount of area a stove will actually heat is quiet subjective.
A small stove may heat a medium sized tight and well insulated place, but for a poorly insulated place a bigger stove would be needed. Comparing firebox sizes is a better indicator of heat output when comparing stoves.
Good luck.
The square footage listed on stove spec sheets are derived under ideal conditions, and the amount of area a stove will actually heat is quiet subjective.
A small stove may heat a medium sized tight and well insulated place, but for a poorly insulated place a bigger stove would be needed. Comparing firebox sizes is a better indicator of heat output when comparing stoves.
Good luck.
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