Woodstock FireView install ?
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Todd
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Backwoods Savage
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PapaDave
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Wow!! the Fireview had exceeded all of my expectations this season. It has kept my house warm & cozy so
far this winter, and we have burned roughly a cord of wood...amazing burning efficiency!
So now I have one question of other Fireview users....are there any parts on the Fireview that wear out over time, some part that I may want to purchase ahead of time?. I am in driving distance of the factory, and plan to head up in that direction in the coming month, so maybe I should pick up some spare parts?
Cheers!! Happy Burn'N
DPB
far this winter, and we have burned roughly a cord of wood...amazing burning efficiency!
So now I have one question of other Fireview users....are there any parts on the Fireview that wear out over time, some part that I may want to purchase ahead of time?. I am in driving distance of the factory, and plan to head up in that direction in the coming month, so maybe I should pick up some spare parts?
Cheers!! Happy Burn'N
DPB
Ran my Fireview for about seven years before the PH came out. Only spare part I bought was an extra cat, when I first got the stove, so I'd have one on hand, because of lousy delivery to my home in Ontario. Stupidest thing I ever did. The cat lasted 4 1/2 years (ceramic cat). When I ordered a replacement to have on hand, I got some warrany covearge...and realized that my brand new cat I was installing would be out of warranty in a few months because of when I purchased it. Warranty is from purchase, not from install.
Never had to adjust anything, or replace any gaskets.
I would get a can of stovepaint from them in the color of your trim. That way, if you scratch the pipe during cleaning disassembly (when cleaned from isnide), you can spray paint the flue with a few swipes, and it will look like new.
I'd get their rake, for moving coals in the firebox.
Wish they would make one with the head at 90 degrees to the current design. Would work infinitely better for a side loading stove. Am going to get a smith to make one for me this summer.
Never had to adjust anything, or replace any gaskets.I would get a can of stovepaint from them in the color of your trim. That way, if you scratch the pipe during cleaning disassembly (when cleaned from isnide), you can spray paint the flue with a few swipes, and it will look like new.
I'd get their rake, for moving coals in the firebox.
Wish they would make one with the head at 90 degrees to the current design. Would work infinitely better for a side loading stove. Am going to get a smith to make one for me this summer.
etiger2007
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With the Woodstock vented into the existing fireplace would your insurance company still consider this a freestanding stove or would they consider this an insert? Because I pay extra for a fire place the insert had no extra premium charge however if I installed a free stander the insurance company would hike my premium 10%. I guess this is a question for my insurance guy but what has your insurance company said about installing a stove like the Woodstock into an existing fire place? I want one!
ddddddden
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I'd get some gasket material for the cat and the side door.
Maybe another thermometer.
Enjoy your visit, and sleuth out some info on the new stove(s).
Backwoods Savage
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Good to hear how the stove performed for you. We've had our stove 6 winters now. I did replace one gasket but it was one which came with the stove and was cut too short. Naturally Woodstock sent gasket material for no charge. We have replaced the cat but I see no need to get one before one is needed.
At one time Woodstock made up a kit that had all gaskets, glue, stove cement, etc, etc but I don't think they have that kit any longer. You could call and ask if interested. But I really see no need for having extra parts and materials sitting around. If something is needed you can get it in a couple days direct from Woodstock so I'd just wait.
Beautiful job on the install... The Fireview is a pleasant stove to own.. They are so nice to run.. Makes burning wood a pleasure,, no fiddling around.. set it and forget it!
Backwoods Savage
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I just checked with Woodstock and they do still sell the kits for each stove. It has everything you should ever need at a decent price too.
ddddddden
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I still can't get over how reasonable their parts prices are.. Makes you glad you own their product..Won't cost you an arm and a leg to maintain your investment.. Just good folks all around. It's like the good ole' days still exist with Woodstock
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Hey guys, thanks for all the replies, and parts ideas, I'll probably pickup spare parts kit, and a CAT the next time I am up near the factory.
I have owned quit a few stoves over the years, and this stove is the easiest to get a fire started, and rekindle a fire from the barest of hot embers!
Anyone have any issues with the pressure screw on the door that keeps a tight seal?
I notice mine tends to be tight when the stove is cool, but when it warm up the catch isn't has tight. I haven't fiddled with the bolt there to tighten it yet, figured I would give it a season, and then adjust some.
DPBurn
I have owned quit a few stoves over the years, and this stove is the easiest to get a fire started, and rekindle a fire from the barest of hot embers!
Anyone have any issues with the pressure screw on the door that keeps a tight seal?
I notice mine tends to be tight when the stove is cool, but when it warm up the catch isn't has tight. I haven't fiddled with the bolt there to tighten it yet, figured I would give it a season, and then adjust some.
DPBurn
etiger2007
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ddddddden
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Re-read Rideau's post.Woodstock said:
The cat is warrantied for 6 years, with free replacement for the first 3 years. Buying a cat now would be a waste of $. Also, the relatively new stainless cats appear to be under continuous improvement, so a cat purchased now may not be as good as the one you would get in, say, 2015.
+1DPBurn said:
Some of the credit must go to the excellent draft provided by 25' of insulated liner, but I've dredged up small coals/embers ~24 hours after loading, put some splinters on top, and restarted. I call this technique the Love Mound™, because I scoop the coals up on top of a mound of ashes in the middle of the stove. Note that the Love Mound™ is very delicate, and must be protected with short splits placed N-S on either side, which also helps get the load burning with air flow beneath the load.
So, technically, I could claim 24-hr burns in this stove
, but even when there are a few coals on the bottom, getting the load burning top-down seems to heat up the top of the firebox and the cat sooner, so I often throw 1/4 SuperCedar on top - same as a cold start.Go ahead and adjust it. It's super easy, like all the regular maintenance on this stove. All you need is a 7/16" or 11mm wrench. The instructions say to use a 1/8" Allen wrench to hold the screw, but you can use a small flat-blade screwdriver or pliers on the end of it, or just use your fingers and allow for some extra rotation of the screw as you tighten the nut. Be aware that this is not a cure-all. That's why I suggested getting spare gasket material for the door. This gasket is probably the first thing you will need to replace on the stove, but maybe not for a few years yet.DPBurn said:
See Gasket Maintenance Kit p.5
http://www.woodstove.com/maintenance-a-repair
While the kit looks fairly priced, I just don't think that you'll need all of those gaskets anytime soon. You might need a new cat gasket, if you do the vinegar soak to clean it. This interam gasket that goes around the cat is not listed in the maintenance kit. "Under the combustor" is a different gasket that goes below the cat frame.
Backwoods Savage
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Backwoods Savage
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Six winters now on our Fireview and no issues with the door. It has never been difficult to turn the handle but nothing leaks out and the gasket is still in good condition. Don't adjust it if you don't need to. In other words, don't try to fix something that is not broken. If it works well, leave it alone.
Checked my Fireview door which is not real tight , thought it would fail the dollar bill test... no sir,,, tight all the way round... I also agree with Dennis, leave well enough alone..
ddddddden
Minister of Fire
I guess it's just me.
https://store.woodstove.com/product.php?productid=16191&cat=261&page=1
Worst case: new door for $35.Different stove, but similar door gasket. My gasket was compressing in the bottom corner near the hinge and not sealing tightly(dollar bill test) in the opposite corner above the latch. Tightening the door latch didn't help much. Replaced the gasket and did not use glue/cement, which allowed me to adjust the bunching of the gasket in its channel. Stretched the gasket a bit thinner in the tight corner and bunched it thicker in the opposite corner. Fine-tuned it a lil' on the next few reloads. All good now.
https://store.woodstove.com/product.php?productid=16191&cat=261&page=1
I still can't get over how reasonable parts are for the Woodstock stoves... No wonder people just keep rebuilding them...I guess it's just me.
Worst case: new door for $35.
https://store.woodstove.com/product.php?productid=16191&cat=261&page=1
Well I guess you guys now have me second guessing my need to stock spare parts...maybe some gasket material
would be all I need to have available. In regards to the door latch, I'm not going to touch it until this season is over.
Thanks,
DPburn
would be all I need to have available. In regards to the door latch, I'm not going to touch it until this season is over.
Thanks,
DPburn
Oldhippie
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Oldhippie
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