Maybe due to being cold, frusterated everytime i split wood because it has be be so small, maybe the short burn times, or just this place called hearth....Have decided to upgrade the stove. I dig being warm what can i say.
While i wish i could buy new, its just not in the budget. However lots of hours searching brings some quality used stoves to our attention. Im not looking at pre epa or anything more than a few years old. Short of things i figure id have to replace anyways, gaskets and such. are there things to look for when buying a used unit?
We are looking at cast stoves (was really trying for a soapstone, alas the stars just wont align for us). Right now a jotul oslo or vc defiant. When i go to look at them are there specific things or areas to look at/for? I know warping around doors, baffels and tubes, firebrick (indication), gaskets, cat if present, but i fear theres more i maybe overlooking. And i cant afford to be cold, or make a mistake any helpful tips from owners, users, horror stories and success will help.
Thanks i look forward to writing nice install and refirb posts.
While i wish i could buy new, its just not in the budget. However lots of hours searching brings some quality used stoves to our attention. Im not looking at pre epa or anything more than a few years old. Short of things i figure id have to replace anyways, gaskets and such. are there things to look for when buying a used unit?
We are looking at cast stoves (was really trying for a soapstone, alas the stars just wont align for us). Right now a jotul oslo or vc defiant. When i go to look at them are there specific things or areas to look at/for? I know warping around doors, baffels and tubes, firebrick (indication), gaskets, cat if present, but i fear theres more i maybe overlooking. And i cant afford to be cold, or make a mistake any helpful tips from owners, users, horror stories and success will help.
Thanks i look forward to writing nice install and refirb posts.