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  1. Free Monomoy
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    tax credit question, do you claim the FULL cost of the <u>installed</u> stove?

    Thanks for answering my questions. My $483 credit in 2010 for my new tankless water heater left me with a whopping $17 credit for my new stove...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. Free Monomoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    NeKit, Thanks for the comprehensive review. My new Encore is on order and my old 28 that served me well will soon be on the market.
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 12, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. Free Monomoy
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    VC Encore Defiant 2140 Appears Dead – Need Replacement Options

    Yes, as much as I am trying to keep an open mind, all roads seem to lead back to the Encore. Wondering what the fellow that started the post has...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. Free Monomoy
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    VC Encore Defiant 2140 Appears Dead – Need Replacement Options

    For top loading there is the already mentioned Isle Royale and you should also look at the Jotul F 50 TL Rangeley. When compared to the Encore, both...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. Free Monomoy
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    VC Encore Defiant 2140 Appears Dead – Need Replacement Options

    Your situation is remarkably similar to mine except the old house. I'm strongly considering replacing my cat 0028 Defiant Encore and searching high...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 12, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. Free Monomoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    Thanks, points taken. Replacing the gaskets isn't so much an issue. Thanks for the clarification on the cat mode. I assume when the cat is in...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 2, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. Free Monomoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    Now that the burning season has officially started and the rust is off, I'm looking for some honest reviews on the new 2 in 1 Encores and, more...
    Thread by: Free Monomoy, Nov 2, 2011, 38 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. Free Monomoy
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    ID... black locust?

    Black Locust. We have quite a bit of it here on Cape Cod. It is not native and was planted over a century ago to fuel railroad engines. It grows...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: The Wood Shed
  9. Free Monomoy
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    Vermont Castings Defiant Encore

    Good info. However, Encores came out in '86
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. Free Monomoy
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    Griddle not sealing well.

    House--We may have some differences here due to our models. I'm running a Defiant Encore 0028 and you the Resolute. On the encore, the primary air...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Free Monomoy
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    Griddle not sealing well.

    House--I hope your all fixed....but it sounds like you do have a thermostat problem. the mis-behavior can come and go. You may want to consider...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. Free Monomoy
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    How easy to replace damper tabs on VC Defient

    That's very American of you. Unfortunately my stimulus was only worth about a cord of wood. If you ever decide you may like to sell, let me know as...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Free Monomoy
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    How easy to replace damper tabs on VC Defient

    Redhat, Was that when you said screw it and got the new stove? How's the 2550? Brewz, I also agree....Stainless all the way. Living on Cape Cod,...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. Free Monomoy
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    How easy to replace damper tabs on VC Defient

    Great Idea. A good hit of PB could very well help. Really nothing to lose and a $4 can will last years. Jim, if you read this... definitely get...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. Free Monomoy
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    How easy to replace damper tabs on VC Defient

    Hi Jim, I see nobody has been able to help you out so far but hopefully I can. Those tabs are notorious for failure and you are certainly not able...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. Free Monomoy
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    VC Defiant Encore - Air Intake Out of Control- Help!

    Does anybody have advice on changing out the secondary air probe/thermostat. Is it one part or will I be ordering more than one for the 0028? Any...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. Free Monomoy
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    VC Defiant Encore - Air Intake Out of Control- Help!

    hey matt, are pushing back the damper hockey stick far enough? On the 0028, forward, or 5 O'clock is open, pushing it back to 730 closes the damper,...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 21, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. Free Monomoy
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    VC Defiant Encore - Air Intake Out of Control- Help!

    Update: Thursday Afternoon Murphy's Law, the stove has been behaving well since the first post....been burning 24/7 since as well. This analysis...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. Free Monomoy
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    VC Defiant Encore - Air Intake Out of Control- Help!

    Fair enough... Now if someone gave you $2500 to go out and buy the stove of your choice, what would it be? I'm now interested in this back...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    VC Defiant Encore - Air Intake Out of Control- Help!

    Been cruising now since last night without the issue reoccurring. I'm thinking it has something to do with the air shutter and perhaps the probe is...
    Post by: Free Monomoy, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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