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School me....

Post in 'Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)' started by metalsped, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. metalsped Member

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    144 posts
    Hardwick, MA
    Without having done any looking, what are some of the most popular/easily kept up brands to look at? I understand that these stoves are not as efficient as new stoves, nor are parts as readily available. I am looking for a stove to burn on the weekends, cold days to help out the heating system/wallet, etc.

    So, school me please :)
    metalsped, Jan 10, 2012
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  2. coaly Fisher Moderator

    joined: Dec 22, 2007
    1,028 posts
    NE PA
    Most made; Fisher
    Less maintenance; Fisher
    Largest selection of models; Fisher
    Parts? Yeah, we got those.

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    coaly, Jan 10, 2012
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  3. Bone1099 Member

    joined: Jan 5, 2009
    153 posts
    Northwest GA
    I love it. Enough said
    Bone1099, Jan 10, 2012
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  4. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    I would add, Fisher knockoffs. There are a lot of nice Schrader, Timberline, etc. stoves out there for a low price that are well made, tough stoves.
    begreen, Jan 10, 2012
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  5. metalsped Member

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    144 posts
    Hardwick, MA
    So what is the basic differences between pre and post EPA? Is there some sort of database for exactly what models are out there from this manufacturer, and their specs?

    Edit: Like the first sticky thread in this forum... Thanks
    metalsped, Jan 10, 2012
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  6. coaly Fisher Moderator

    joined: Dec 22, 2007
    1,028 posts
    NE PA
    Top of page, many models are listed in the Hearth Wiki with their specs and info. EPA approved use different technologies like secondary burn of the smoke, but are more particular needing good dry fuel. Basic difference in stoves is cast iron or steel plate. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Steel plate being more durable.
    coaly, Jan 10, 2012
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  7. metalsped Member

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    144 posts
    Hardwick, MA
    Ash pans... that an EPA addition?
    metalsped, Jan 10, 2012
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  8. coaly Fisher Moderator

    joined: Dec 22, 2007
    1,028 posts
    NE PA
    No, ash pans were used on antique stoves to dump coal ashes in. Nothing to do with emissions. (what comes out the stack in the form of pollution) EPA means they pass smoke tests for Environmental Protection Agency. The government concerned about the air.
    Basically any stove made after 1988 is EPA.
    coaly, Jan 10, 2012
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