$1400 Isle Royal + pipe is it worth it ? Merged with stove now cleaned.

We replaced our brics with the standard ones found most anywhere. Had to cut a few to fit but a small price over the "replacment package" sold the mfg.

Carolyn

VCBurner said:

It sounds like a lot for a used stove that looks like it could use a rebuild. But I don't know how the inside is supposed to look like. I guess it could be worth it if they drop the price by whatever it would cost to bring it back to like new in condition. That could be your bargaining point. Have you contacted the seller and discussed a bottom line? I'm sure they will have a hard time selling this stove + pipe for $1400 in this economy.

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Hey Chrism,

This stove is supposed to be a great heater. I just thought the 1400 was a bit steep for a used stove. I know the pipe is worth some but it is also used. Based on the comment Snag made, if all it needs is a few bricks, they are cheap! Go to the seller with a grand in cash and I guarantee they will not turn you down. Don't back down and bring an extra $100 if they say they can't take the $1000 (wich I highly doubt they will turn down.) People usually mark up expecting to bargain with a prospective buyer. Use the remaining 300-400 to buy whatever it needs before you can get it started heating. Bricks, gaskets, cemment, etc...
Good luck!
Let us know how it goes.

Chris

Much has been written about the Quad bricks. I would not jump to the conclusion that it's been over-fired.
It's easy enough to crack a brick or two if one is too enthusiastic about loading the wood. I'm not aware that the
bricks with the holes in them are available generically. These are special bricks that have two air tubes running
through the middle of them. I do know that they're available from Quad dealers without buying the whole set.

Those Jotuls are being sold without the pipe, which is not a minor consideration if the pipe is in good shape.

No doubt, I would try to negotiate downward while talking about all of the things that the stove needs and the
potential downside of used pipe. I had my pipe moved by professionals and one piece was still accidentally damaged
(which the movers replaced). There's also risk moving the stove compared to having a new Englander delivered to
your house. That should all be considered in the final price.

To me, it's a good deal. But I am an Isle Royale fan, so consider my bias. I chose the Isle Royale over the Jotuls.

As to the bricks in the back looking damaged due to over firing, I think that brick in particular (the one with the holes) and the narrow bricks in front of the ash grate suffer the most from intense heat as they are closest to the air intakes. Too, the stress from having two holes in it leaves the brick weak to begin with. The brick in the front, would suffer as well, due to it's smaller ... mass (if that is the right choice of word) which would cause it to heat up faster and cool down quicker compared to full bricks, contributing to heat stress and making it more prone to crack. I wouldn't necessarily jump to the conclusion it was overfired, or damaged from overfire just based on the condition of those bricks. Again, JMO. I could be wrong ;-)

I'll start the list with a cordless drill and screwdriver bits.

A rubber bungie & rope to lower the sections down.
Ladder
Helper
assorted wrenchs
WD40 or similar lubricant
work gloves
a furniture dolly or hand truck will work wonders for moving the stove.
And a couple good pcs of wood planking or 4x4's to slide it up into the truck bed.
A pick up truck

Chris, I've found the stove to be pretty much undestructable. Couple of new bricks you'll be fine. Bafel board easy to do. I painted mine when I cleaned it up. Again very easy to do with high quality stove paint. The pummice bricks are easy to work with, you can drill your own holes and they cut very easy with a masonary blade. Do that outside.

I think you've got a great deal. If you dont need the chimney you could always sell that and pocket the savings further.

Why is she selling it?