Used Breckwell Big E w/pipe worth $700?

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Just like the title states.
looking for something for the basement.
I recall some heat output complaints.
Just trying to decide if its worth the trip to look at.

 

[Tony K]

I have had a Big E in my unfinished basement for approx 8 years and really have had no major issues. The only heat issue I have had I would blame on the type of pellet being used not the stove, all pellets are not the same! 99.9 % of all my complaints with this stove I can now attribute to junk pellets! Replacement parts are pricey but I would guess it's the same for all stoves. Not a bad price but I would want to be sure stove is in good working order. As for the piping I would pay attention to how it was installed compared to how you will install it. I believe these stoves are rated for 2200 sq feet. I use the stove 24/7 during the winter months with basement temp averaging around 72 degrees on # 2 setting. I would say it's worth a look.....

 

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yes, its still hooked up and functional.
so I can see it run.

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

I haven't heard any complaints about the Breckwell Big E as far as heat output. It's a large pellet stove. That seems like a good price if it's in good shape and you can see that it runs OK. Keep in mind you may need some different pieces of pipe for your installation.

 

[buildingmaint]

Make sure they have cleaned and maintained it is a positive way. I had to replace my control board last year, it was 5 years old. It is a pretty easy stove to work on , the fans/ blowers are easy to get to to clean or replace, and if your handy at all , the stove is user friendly, well at least mine has been.

 

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I went and looked at it last nite.

Turns out he has two for sale.

A 2006 with no ash pan for $600 w/pipe.

A 2008 with ash pan for $700 w/pipe.

The guy has 3 total for a 4200 sq ft single story.

Roasts 12 ton a year :bug:

Anyway I'm considering offering $500 for the older one.

Seem to remember quality issues with newer ones.

Also the heat output issue I was refering to is the inability to run on hi for any length of time.

 

[buildingmaint]

They say not to run on #5 setting for a long time, I ran mine on manual #3 and the heat almost killed me, It was in Feb with 15-25 degree weather. Almost got my house to 100 drgrees. If you run it on High /Low #1-#3 or #2-#4 I think you will be all right, high/low setting needs a programable stat to work correctly.