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    The Problem with VC Stoves

    I bought my 2550 many years ago and always had trouble finding a happy medium, either too hot or smoldering. But I guess that over the years have...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Breaking glass

    I broke 2 glases this year for the first time since I've owned the stove (15 or 20 years?). First one broke on it's own, I had a fair decent fire...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Feb 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings up for sale

    I imagine companies like Woodstock and others are eating their lunch. Why take a chance with a questionable products when there are so many proven...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Feb 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Top loading stoves

    I love the top loading feature and if for some reason my 2550 does'nt last another 20 years, it's one feature I'd like to have on a new stove.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Can't remove throat hood on VC Encore 2550

    I plan on grinding my throathood assembly just enough to clear next time I remove it.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do the new VC's require as much maintenance?

    Just curious if the newer Vermont Casting woodstove are as high maintenance as older models, gaskets, etc.?
    Thread by: 31 bertram, Jan 9, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Can't remove throat hood on VC Encore 2550

    I ended up changing the gaskets and both glass pieces. The combuster and refractionary looked good so I've got maybe under $300 in money and about 3...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Can't remove throat hood on VC Encore 2550

    Yeah when I took mine out, I practiced replacing it several times with no trouble. But after I changed the gaskets on the fireback I guess it...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Can't remove throat hood on VC Encore 2550

    You think that's bad....wait til you put it back. Took me 2 days and still had to hammer the heck out of it.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Replacing Vermont Castings Encore Damper Housing

    I have a 2550 and the throat hood does'nt look the same as mine, I don't see the pins on each end.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    White fog on glass wont clean off VC Encore - 1 week old

    That could be your problem, the doors not sealing, my first VC came boxed up and when I got it home and open the box it was in pieces, I guess...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do you leave your door open on cold start?

    I'll leave the ashpan door slightly open for a few mintutes from dead cold but does'nt take long at all to get a good flow going, less than 5...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    White fog on glass wont clean off VC Encore - 1 week old

    Yeah, while you are at it, I would also ask why those front doors are mis-aligned like that. That can't be good.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    White fog on glass wont clean off VC Encore - 1 week old

    Good luck with that.
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    White fog on glass wont clean off VC Encore - 1 week old

    I have a VC 2550 and glass stays pretty clear. I'll wipe the insides with windex about twice a season and can see the fire pretty much anytime the...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Starting to doubt that an Englander 30 would be improvement

    I was thinking of a new stove to replace my VC 2550 after playing catchup on years of neglected maintenance. I really liked the Woodstock PH but...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Heres the days work...

    Wow, I'm inspired....just got my new chainsaw and wheel barrow about 2 hours ago. I'll be working on next years supply tomorrow
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Anybody use popcorn wood?

    I was told that popcorn wood is very good to burn, just wondering if it's true or another urban legend. I have lots of popcorn trees around but...
    Thread by: 31 bertram, Jan 3, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Anyone else get that smell?

    I try to keep a good check on over-firing and think that's one reason my cast iron looks in good shape after all these years, although I can't say...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone else get that smell?

    Mine gets that smell and is accompanied by popping and cracking noise, I cut the air back when this happens as it's my warning signs that she's...
    Post by: 31 bertram, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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