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  1. BobcatBranch

    FA264CCL Name plate (and a fire screen?)

    Hello! Our 1400sqft cabin came with a barely used FA264CCL. It is missing handles, name plate (the one that bolts through the hearth plate), and I would love to find the screen for open door burning. I've spent days/weeks googling, and have not located a plate or screen yet. I doubt there are...
  2. P

    Replacing wood stove -- sizing

    I am preparing to replace a 1980s era wood stove (original to the house) and am having difficulty comparing heat output ratings from different manufactures. The current stove is a Federal Airtight (Dutchwest India LTD) model FA264CCL which is appropriately sized to the house. The house itself...
  3. B

    Dutchwest Sequoia 455 Wood Stove troubleshooting

    Hello good folks. I recently inherited a Dutchwest Sequoia 455 (FA455) . After reading up on it, I realized that the bypass gate is stuck. I can wiggle it from the firebox, but the crank shaft itself is not budging. I am guessing this is due to creosote buildup and/or heat warping. Any tips on...
  4. stoveliker

    can I engage cat when burn time won't last the night?

    Hi all, new member - meaning lots to learn here :) I bought a home with a Dutchwest FA224CCL (or 264; both listed on the label), from '82 or '83. It still runs well, with the stovepipe around 350 F, the door at 475 F, and the cat around 1000 F. But loading it up with dry maple at 10:30 pm...
  5. T

    Vermont castings dutchwest over fire and low burn times

    I have a brand new vc dutchwest cat stove 2461. its inserted into the fireplace and its connected out the back and into a tee that goes up around 20-22ft (6in chimney liner). I've tried with different types of wood (some split a year or less others over 2 years split) but even when I pack the...
    • tjp2473
    • Thread
    • burn time dutchwest dutchwest 2461 overburn overfire
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Vermont Castings
  6. erice

    Best Way to 'Reconstruct' Cast Iron Stove

    I have a 21 year old Dutchwest Convection Mod 2460 that has served me well, but is beyond it's 'silver years'. Unfortunately, a year ago I bought about $400 of replacement parts for it and would like to squeeze another year or two out of it. And get it functional asap since it's going to get...
  7. sdmws6

    Hello all, new to site w/ Dutchwest 2461 Cat stove

    Hi everyone, I'm new to woodstoves and excited for the winter and I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Shawn. I bought my first house with my wife last Nov. and it came with a Consolidated Dutchwest 2461 Catalytic wood stove. The chimney is a Selkirk Super-Pro exterior system which runs up...
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