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Not sure what to do with these parts?

Post in 'Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)' started by Ziprich, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. Ziprich New Member

    joined: Sep 19, 2011
    39 posts
    Western Md (Hagerstown)
    Hello everybody, my brother is fixing up and old Franklin wood stove and we cant figure out what these parts are supposed to do. Any info on them would be great. Thanks in advance!!

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    Ziprich, Sep 29, 2011
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  2. Shari Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 31, 2008
    2,145 posts
    Wisconsin
    Well......... I hate to say it but I sure hope your brother is not planning on burning that in a house. It would be best to have him check with his insurance company and/or local codes to see if either of them would even allow this to be installed.

    I'm not knocking the stove or being a prude or anything but that is considered an old 'smoke dragon' - lots of these stove are either in the dump or, if even being used, are now regulated as an outdoor fireplace. It is not a 'safe' stove by any means.
    Shari, Sep 29, 2011
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  3. remkel Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 21, 2010
    1,433 posts
    Southwest NH
    Just because a stove is an old "smoke dragon" does not necessarily mean it is not safe. That is just a ridiculous comment.
    remkel, Sep 29, 2011
    #3

  4. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,925 posts
    Northern Virginia
    OK. Because it is an old Franklin is isn't safe. That comes from a guy that burned in one for six years. The things are scary air leaking over heating beasts.
    BrotherBart, Sep 29, 2011
    #4

  5. remkel Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 21, 2010
    1,433 posts
    Southwest NH
    BB- now THAT response I can agree with......sorry, have a soft spot for the oldies...
    remkel, Sep 29, 2011
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  6. Shari Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 31, 2008
    2,145 posts
    Wisconsin
    ...and that's what I meant. Sorry if my choice of words was not clear.
    Shari, Sep 29, 2011
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  7. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,927 posts
    Western Mass.
    Those parts look like an internal damper setup...but I concur. I would not burn it. I'd use it for decor.
    webbie, Sep 29, 2011
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