Looking for a little stove?

[EatenByLimestone]

TSC has it's wee little stove on sale for $340. It might be just what somebody is looking for.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/united-states-stove-co-aps1100b-stove-with-blower-5126762

As a fun aside, check out the review. I think this guy needs to join Hearth.com !

Matt

 

[begreen]

Yep, the reviewer sounds like he came from a pre-EPA stove and expected to burn just like the old one. It's a decent deal for a small stove. Seems similar to their Magnolia stove. Small firebox and a bit lightweight. Maybe a good shop heater? Is this made in China like the Magnolia?

 

[EatenByLimestone]

It would be a shame if something made by United States Stove was made in China, but who knows. It probably is.

November, when he made that review, was a warm month. If he tried too choke it down for a smoldering burn it probably would leave a ton of coals. I kind of hope he figured it out. We've had some cold weather now.

Matt

 

[tickbitty]

You really think that's an EPA stove? And if it is that would make it $238!

 

[begreen]

If it's like their Magnolia stove it will be firebrick lined and will have a full secondary manifold. For an inexpensive heater it's quite a bit better than a cheap cast box stove. There are shortcuts taken for sure. The metal may be of a lighter gauge and the handle is likely to be very basic. But it does seem like a good starter value.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

http://www.usstove.com/proddetail.php?prod=APS1100

Qualifies for tax credit and is listed as for $850 on their site without a blower. TSC offers the blower with the stove. Weird on the price. That's quite the discount. Maybe TSC bought a few truckloads and they did not sell due to low oil prices and a warm November? I guess they really want to get rid of some.

I'n not sure if they cheapened it more than another small, entry level stove. My Century came from Lowes on their famous 50% discount. I remember paying $242 out the door.

Matt