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Rear vent stoves

Post in 'Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)' started by jimmyjon, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. jimmyjon New Member

    joined: Sep 9, 2012
    58 posts
    I found a guy on craigslist who has 30 stoves for sale. He has no list of his inventory and very few pics. I called him and tried to get an Idea on what he has but he just told me to come take a look. Which is fine if I was closer but I would like to research the stove before I buy it. So my question for you guys is what are some quality rear vent stove brand names out there? From there I will just ask if he has any of the following brand names
    jimmyjon, Sep 19, 2012
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  2. mellow Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 19, 2008
    1,752 posts
    Salisbury, MD
    This is posted in the classic stoves section, are you wanting opinions on pre-epa rear vent stoves?
    mellow, Sep 19, 2012
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  3. jimmyjon New Member

    joined: Sep 9, 2012
    58 posts
    Yea I think most of his are older.
    jimmyjon, Sep 19, 2012
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  4. Osceola New Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2012
    24 posts
    Osceola (Tug Hill) NY
    Fisher Papa Bear is a great stove and rear vent.
    Osceola, Sep 19, 2012
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  5. mellow Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 19, 2008
    1,752 posts
    Salisbury, MD
    Fisher, Sierra, Hearthstone, Jotul, Vermont Casting (depending on who you ask)

    A lot of old pre-epa rear vent stoves out there, any reason for going rear vent?
    mellow, Sep 20, 2012
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  6. jimmyjon New Member

    joined: Sep 9, 2012
    58 posts
    Yea I have the stove in front of an existing fireplace and the vent needs to be below 27" to get in to the fireplace and up the chimney.
    jimmyjon, Sep 20, 2012
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  7. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Swapping out the current old stove for another old stove is not going to have many advantages, whereas going to a modern cat stove like the Woodstock Keystone has several, the most important being a safe and legal installation. But with the added benefit of giving you much longer, cleaner burns, a nice view of the fire, added beauty to the nice fireplace and a no modification installation. Plus, if you don't like it within the first 6 months you can return it. This seems like the very best option if the goal is to make a significant improvement in safety and usability. And it is legal which should make your insurance company happier.
    begreen, Sep 21, 2012
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  8. jimmyjon New Member

    joined: Sep 9, 2012
    58 posts
    Thats a real nice stove but about $1500 to high for me.:(
    jimmyjon, Sep 21, 2012
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  9. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Yet you are looking at new Napoleons? Stick with what you've got and connect it correctly to a liner if the budget is that tight. Or maybe give Woodstock a call and see if they have any refurbished stoves for sale.
    begreen, Sep 21, 2012
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  10. Osceola New Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2012
    24 posts
    Osceola (Tug Hill) NY
    T
    The fisher papa bear will fit.
    Osceola, Sep 21, 2012
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  11. Osceola New Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2012
    24 posts
    Osceola (Tug Hill) NY
    I will sell you a Fisher Papa Bear in Mint condition for $400
    Osceola, Sep 21, 2012
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  12. red oak Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 7, 2011
    602 posts
    northwest Virginia
    If I didn't already have this stove I would jump on it!
    red oak, Sep 27, 2012
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  13. jimmyjon New Member

    joined: Sep 9, 2012
    58 posts
    Yea but its like a 10 hour drive
    jimmyjon, Sep 28, 2012
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  14. Osceola New Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2012
    24 posts
    Osceola (Tug Hill) NY
    10 hr drive- make it $300
    Osceola, Sep 28, 2012
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