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  1. Terrell New Member

    joined: Dec 2, 2012
    7 posts
    Hello everybody I am new to the forum but have been reading a lot of the info posted here. I was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about the fireplace insert we have. The side plate says it is a brand name Forester??? Maybe ( it is really hard to read) and the front plate says "the performer" but I cant seem to find out anything about them via google. I do know it has a blower and heats up our house very well. Any info would be appreciated.

    Also the insert used to be all black with brass knobs if that helps.

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    Thanks,

    Terrell
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  2. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,947 posts
    Northern Virginia
    What are you looking to find out?
  3. Terrell New Member

    joined: Dec 2, 2012
    7 posts
    Well I guess just anything. Is it an EPA stove or not, what kind of efficiency should it have, if something breaks on it where could I look for replacement parts, or is there anything I should know about it to make it more efficient. Maybe even what kind of lifespan I am looking at to know when I should start saving for a replacement.

    Thanks
  4. coaly Fisher Moderator

    joined: Dec 22, 2007
    1,028 posts
    NE PA
    Here's the freestanding Forester stove from my 'Fisher Clone' file. Same draft caps as yours. Many mfg. went out of business in 1988 due to stricter emission standards. Is there a readable date on the tag?

    Forester 1.jpg Forester 2.jpg
  5. Terrell New Member

    joined: Dec 2, 2012
    7 posts
    Unfortunately not. some moron painted the whole thing when it was first bought at the direction of his wife. If he had any sense at all he would have taped it off first.
  6. A1Stoves.com Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 19, 2011
    393 posts
    Northern CA
  7. Terrell New Member

    joined: Dec 2, 2012
    7 posts
    What is a CAT?
  8. Terrell New Member

    joined: Dec 2, 2012
    7 posts
    Alright, after more research and learning that a CAT is a Catalyst I now know that it does not have a CAT. It is just a simple insert with a fairly small firebox, a blower, and air chambers on the top and sides.

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