http://southcoast.craigslist.org/for/2369459397.html
Can anyone offer any details about this stove?
Thanx,
Ray
Can anyone offer any details about this stove?
Thanx,
Ray
Jotul, what do you guys think about this deal?
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Looks like a Jotul Firelight F600, though if it is older it might be the cat version. From what I have read, both are very good stoves.
My opinion is - it is very hard to go wrong with a Jotul F500 Oslo or the F600 Firelight if in good shape.
Check out the stove and let us know what you decide - you might get more $$$'s off the price since spring is here and warm weather is on us.
Bill
My opinion is - it is very hard to go wrong with a Jotul F500 Oslo or the F600 Firelight if in good shape.
Check out the stove and let us know what you decide - you might get more $$$'s off the price since spring is here and warm weather is on us.
Bill
leeave96 said:
It does look like the F600 but was made in 1992.. Is this cat or non-cat?
Ray
OOps this stove was made in 2002 NOT 1992.. Sorry about that!
I agree with leeave, could be a firelight 600 or a castine 400. Money looks good, although a thorough check is in order before you spend any dough. Check for cracks in the cast, the burn plates and the secondary burn tubes just to name a few items. off season price may attract some other folks like yourself. Good luck
I think it its a Firelight, A few years ago it was there biggest stove, top loader, with a cat. From the picture, I think its the newer version, side door and no cat. If it's in nice shape I think it's a good deal for a top of the line pricey stove.
http://www.jotul.com/en-US/wwwjotulus/Main-menu/Products/Wood/Wood-stoves/Jotul-F-600-Firelight-CB/
http://www.jotul.com/en-US/wwwjotulus/Main-menu/Products/Wood/Wood-stoves/Jotul-F-600-Firelight-CB/
xman23 said:
I emailed and was told that it's a Firelight but
no other details.. I don't know if this is a cat or non-cat...
Ray
I just bought a new F600- not familiar with the old models, but have yet to hear of someone complaining about them.....as mentioned earlier, a thorough inspection is needed but the price seems good.
Ray, The top loader / cat version had a foot pedel to open the top, don't see it in the picture. That version was being made 10 years ago when I bought the Oslo. The newer version may not be much more than 5 years old. I haven't priced them in years but I guess 2000, 2500. Lets see what Remkel paid.
xman23 said:
I noticed the foot pedal thing too xman and it makes me think this is the F600 Firelight..
Ray
raybonz said:
No problem, Ray. I paid 2100 for the F600 before including installations costs, which I anticipate to be around $200. I am so looking forward to it's arrival within the next couple of weeks. New liner was installed last week and it is such a tease looking at that empty thimble through the wall.
I just glanced at some of the reviews of the F600 on this site and they show prices too. I think a new one is going to be pretty much north of $2,000. For some reason, I can't explain, I really hadn't considered the Jutol F500-600 stoves prior to buying my Englander. I saw an Oslo at a dealer later and was very impressed and have since been reading a lot about these stoves. I come away, as I do with the PE and Hearthstone soapstones, with a very high opinion of these Jotul stoves.
If the Jotul you are looking at is not damaged or if it just needs some normal wear parts, you may have a very good deal on you hands.
Good luck,
Bill
If the Jotul you are looking at is not damaged or if it just needs some normal wear parts, you may have a very good deal on you hands.
Good luck,
Bill
It's a non cat F600.. you can tell becuz the removable handle is stuck in the side load door.. if it was a CAT unit, then there is no side door (they only made CAT units top load). This is the previous non-cat version of the current production: only differences is the side load door on the current version has a fixed side door handle... the removable handle now only works the front door... and the newer version has a handle on the ashpan.. this older noncat version in the ad has a chrome loop that a seperate ashpan handle inserted into to open the ashpan door.
I did quite a bit of research before making my purchase and could not find a negative review of the F600- and believe me I looked hard. When I finally went to the stove shop to look at one in person, I was extremely impressed not only with the aesthetics of the stove, but also the very obvious quality of the build. the other thing i liked about the stove is it is a MONSTER! What a huge firebox, and just the little extra I am going to need to heat the rest of my house.
I almost feel a little ashamed that this will be in my basement, but I am picturing a recliner and small table set up down there where I can escape to watch the secondaries go!
I almost feel a little ashamed that this will be in my basement, but I am picturing a recliner and small table set up down there where I can escape to watch the secondaries go!
That's about right I paid 2300 for my 550 insert. And dammit, now I think I know who Remkel really is... Clues to follow.
Sen. John Blutarsky said:
Yes, and now I know who the fine senator from RI is.......enjoy the day, cuz
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Summit very good detective work. I didn't know of the older F600 non cat before the cat version. So I know the cat was made 10 years ago, so this stove is older than that. But it's a Jotel, if it hasn't been over fired it can be a real nice stove. My Oslo is now 10 years old, and I haven't done a thing to it, and it's as good as new.
summit said:
Yes you're right and the CB denotes Clean Burn (secondary burn) and applies to the non-cat version.. I have read that the cat version is more troublesome with this stove .. Is it possible to add a blower to this stove to get some convection heat? Has anyone done this and how effective is it in reducing the radiant heat?
Ray
Ray,
There is a blower kit for the F600, however, based on the comments on the F500 Olso, it sounds like no one really used them, but maybe a small box fan to move some air around.
Good luck,
Bill
There is a blower kit for the F600, however, based on the comments on the F500 Olso, it sounds like no one really used them, but maybe a small box fan to move some air around.
Good luck,
Bill
From what I have seen, people do not tend to get the blower kit with this stove right off the bat. There is a blower kit, but it is a bit pricey and you may want to give the stove a shot without it for a while. If the need for a blower arises, I would take Bill's advice and use a box fan. OR, you could always add the blower kit later.
xman23 said:
xman how warm is it sitting in the same room with your stove? I am concerned about it getting too warm or does the heat tend to be uniform? Do you use a fan to move the air and does this help reduce the effects of radiant heat? I am used to convection heat and wonder what I can expect with this radiant stove..
Thanx,
Ray
Well I got an email and the Jotul was sold before I could get there to see it (I planned on going there today my 1st day off after 3 12 hr. days) 
Guess it wasn't meant to be.. Sooo it's back to the drawing board.. After reading about the Alderlea stoves cracking in the firebox I am now reconsidering the Woodstock stoves and I read every review here and they get rave reviews from everyone.. Gotta "convince" my wife that they have a great reputation but she isn't crazy about the looks of them.. If I were to win one that would certainly convince her lol.. Look forward to seeing Woodstock's newest stove as I feel it would give more firepower and keep up with the heatload needs here..
Ray
Guess it wasn't meant to be.. Sooo it's back to the drawing board.. After reading about the Alderlea stoves cracking in the firebox I am now reconsidering the Woodstock stoves and I read every review here and they get rave reviews from everyone.. Gotta "convince" my wife that they have a great reputation but she isn't crazy about the looks of them.. If I were to win one that would certainly convince her lol.. Look forward to seeing Woodstock's newest stove as I feel it would give more firepower and keep up with the heatload needs here.. Ray
Ray,
Hope it wasn't one of our buddies here that beat you to the stove. I admit I did look-up the address. That looked like a nice stove. So about my Oslo, it heats my place with plenty of heat to spare even on the coldest nights. The house is chalet with cathedral ceilings and a open floor plan. The room with the stove is a bit warmer than the back bedrooms, but not by much.
Are you looking to replace what you have with something bigger?
Hope it wasn't one of our buddies here that beat you to the stove. I admit I did look-up the address. That looked like a nice stove. So about my Oslo, it heats my place with plenty of heat to spare even on the coldest nights. The house is chalet with cathedral ceilings and a open floor plan. The room with the stove is a bit warmer than the back bedrooms, but not by much.
Are you looking to replace what you have with something bigger?
xman23 said:
Hi Tom,
Yes a bit bigger would give me a little headroom for the colder periods.. To me reliability is very important.. I prefer to pay extra for a stove that just runs 24/7 with minimal parts if any.. I am very used to that and I like it that way.. The reason I want to replace this stove is that some parts are not available anymore and that would be a problem if it died in the middle of winter.. I would expect perhaps a little less wood usage but not a lot less as this stove is pretty efficient for one so old.. I really like convection but the offerings are slim and woodstock seems like it would not blast me out of the room that the stove lives in.. Jotul appears to make a great product but I feel the burn times of a cat stove should be longer.. Man this will not be an easy decision
This forum is fantastic with so many so willing to give great advice.. I know that here I am welcome and will get good advice no matter my choice...Ray
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