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    New stove opinions

    Take a look at the Vermont Castings Flexburn (2N1) models. Top loading, swing out ash pan, and improved refractory material. The reviews of this...
    Post by: redhat, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    overfired vermont castings defiant encore catalytic

    If you decide to rebuild, Vermont Castings offers a fireback kit that will provide all the necessary parts for a rebuild (minus the cat) at a reduced...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    VC Encore 0028 cleaning/maintenance questions......

    On the 0028 you can access the cat and the most of the secondary chamber via the access panel on the back of the stove. Since you have the stove...
    Post by: redhat, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Was all decided, until I came here...

    The new VC 2N1 Encore has been receiving some good reviews here, if you decide on an Encore the 2N1 would be the one to get.
    Post by: redhat, Mar 19, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    That's good to hear, thanks for the update Jay. Hopefully VC will put together 2N1 upgrade kits for the non-cat ( Everburn) Encores and...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    That would be the best thing to happen to us owners of the previous generation of VC stoves. Maybe a current VC dealer would be kind enough to...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Casting Intrepid II model 1308 catalytic wood stove OPINIONS??

    I never had a ceramic cat in the Intrepid to compare against but it appears to light off quicker than the ceramic cat in my Encore.
    Post by: redhat, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Casting Intrepid II model 1308 catalytic wood stove OPINIONS??

    I have a Intrepid II 1990, which is younger brother of the 1308. This stove never fails to impress me, the amount of heat it puts out for it's...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My new VC Encore 2-in-1 is setup and heating my home!!

    Good to hear the stove is working out so well for you, please keep us updated with your progress. Based on all the positive reports I've been...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Why Doesn't VC Give-Up on Refractory Parts?

    Not exactly "protection", the previous VC owners (CFM) filed for bankruptcy and the VC assests were purchased by MHSC. Different companies,...
    Post by: redhat, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    VC Defiant Encore model 2190 Long thread! Pics Dutchwest re-install!

    I would say the Encore is no harder to operate than any other cat stove out there. With a full load of hardwood you can go 10 hrs between loads...
    Post by: redhat, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    VC Defiant Encore model 2190 Long thread! Pics Dutchwest re-install!

    Yeah, I'm one of them. I'm on my second Encore, I retired a 20 year old 0028 a few years ago and replaced it with a 2550. The catalytic...
    Post by: redhat, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Removing frozen screws in a Vigilant

    As previously mentioned, PB blaster is great stuff. Try soaking for a week with that and see if it helps. If that doesn't do the trick than...
    Post by: redhat, Oct 19, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    VC Defiant Rear oval flue outlet

    All of the flue collars I've seen on VC stoves are reversible, providing either rear vent or top vent depending on how it is installed. If you...
    Post by: redhat, Oct 19, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Metal Cat?

    From your description you have the clearskies cat, not the condar steel. Apples and oranges.
    Post by: redhat, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Metal Cat?

    I put a condar "SteelCat" in my intrepid last fall. The steel cat definitely lights off quicker than the ceramic one in my encore. If the steel cat...
    Post by: redhat, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Advice needed. Out with the Encore, in with???

    Good recommendation. If OP is incapable of getting long burns out of an Encore cat with hardwood he will surely benefit from the 4.5 cu/ft...
    Post by: redhat, Mar 1, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Need help with my Resolute III

    That stove is a nice shade of husker red. Go huskers! I use a two thermometer set up on both of my VC stoves, one on the stove top centered on the...
    Post by: redhat, Feb 23, 2010 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Puffing cat Defiant Encore

    I doubt it is your steel catalyst, I have a ceramic cat and I occasionally get back puffing. When this happens, try providing a bit more primary...
    Post by: redhat, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Clearskies or Stovecombustors.com (Did I get ripped off)

    I ordered from them last year, no problems.
    Post by: redhat, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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