defiant encore

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  1. mattbrandon

    VT Encore 2550 stove Thermostat lever

    I have a VT Encore 2550 stove. During the summer, a child twisted the thermostat handle, located on the right side of the stove, until it was upside down. I removed the inner firewall and flipped it back, bending things as they should be. However, I now have a question. I've only owned it for a...
  2. J

    Good replacement for Defiant Encore 2190

    Good day all! It's been some time and I've burned a lot of wood through our defiant encore. She's getting worn out so I'm hoping to replace it with something that works similar. We live in northern MN. So it can get well below zero on the coldest days. Occasionslly I had to get up and fill the...
  3. M

    Is it worth buying a Vermont Castings Defiant Encore 2250 that needs it's upper fire back replaced?

    We really need a woodstove that is shorter than 29'' tall for our space. Preferably under 25''. I came across a really nice blue defiant encore 2250 from the 90's. It's 26.5'' tall. It looks to be in good shape, it costs $380 and needs the upper fire back replaced. How much would that cost and...
  4. C

    Defiant Encore 1986 - Correct operation of the secondary air intake?

    I have a Defiant Encore 1986 and am confused about the correct operation of the secondary air intake. It makes some sense that this flap should be open at startup and close down to regulate heat as the stove warms up. Lots of comments in the forums to this effect, but there are also a lot of...
  5. J

    Defiant encore model number?

    Hello, I have a defiant encore in the home we purchased about a year ago. I have not been able to find the manual for it and the back has a heat shield so I can't see the plate on it. Is there another way to identify which model I have? Thanks!
  6. J

    Vermont Castings defiant encore model?

    Hello, I have a defiant encore in the home we purchased about a year ago. I have not been able to find the manual for it and the back has a heat shield so I can't see the plate on it. Is there another way to identify which model I have? Thanks!
  7. S

    Vermont Castings Oval to Round Elbow?

    We just bought a used 1986 Vermont Castings Defiant Encore but now are wondering if we made a bad purchase based on how the pipe lines up, or rather, won't line up. Do they make oval to round elbows? We need a pipe that takes it from 10 1/2" wide oval to 8" round. Is this possible? We paid...