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Fisher Insert

Post in 'Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More' started by Retired33, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Retired33 New Member

    joined: Oct 24, 2011
    1 posts
    Dingmans Ferry, Pa
    Hello all, I'm new here and am attempting my first post. At the present time, I have a Fisher insert in my fireplace and quite frankly
    I am having a hard time keeping up with it. I have been considering getting something smaller and free standing. My problem is
    I would like to sell it but I don't the resources or the money to have it taken out. If I found someone who was interested in buying
    it I wouldn't have a clue what to ask for it, so if anyone has helpful information I would really appreciate it.
    It is in good shape and I will attempt to upload a photo of it. thanks, B.H.

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  2. mdocod New Member

    joined: Nov 11, 2011
    49 posts
    Black Forest, CO
    I'm curious what you mean by having a hard time "keeping up with it." Do some research on proper burn technique in stoves like these and it should deliver a great performance with minimal maintenance. I don't see a rake in the pictures there... Do you have a "stove" rake? I made mine out of rebar and a small piece of 1/8" steel plate welded to the end. By using the rake properly you will get more complete burns, cleaner burns, more heat output with less wood consumption, properly reduced ashes and less ash removal required. You may find that the fisher is adequate if you modify your technique to match the stove.
    mdocod, Nov 14, 2011
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  3. coaly Fisher Moderator

    joined: Dec 22, 2007
    1,031 posts
    NE PA
    And add a blower so you don't have to fire it as hard. If a load in that thing doesn't burn 10 to 12 hours, you're doing something wrong.
    I PMed you the value, probably not what you wanted to hear. (It's not a Nickel or Brass door as shown below) It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. There are a few on Craigslist for a year now listed for 500 and not selling. Those listed for $100 sell fairly quick. $200 not so fast. Glass doors is a different story. People want to see a fire in their old fireplace. Glass and Brass sell for 5 to 600 easily.

    Fuel from my place and back from you is about $50. A trailer with ramp is much easier with an Insert keeping it on wheels. You have 525 pounds there. I have a piano roller, dolly and winch. If there is yard or soft ground between your door and trailer ramp, plywood is needed or wait until the ground is frozen.
    I have someone that can use it, and will go $200. He'll have to pay me the gas, so I'll start the bidding at $150. (and remove it) Figure 150 to 200 for an original blower. So there's the value with hauling and blower between 4 and 500.

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