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    Jotul 602 125 mm to 6" Duravent connection. Please Help

    Hello, I'm trying to attach my Jotul 602 wood stove with a 6" double wall duravent chimney. I have a 4.5" 125mm opening from the stove and a 6" chimney pipe with the 6DT-FC adaptor in it. I can't find a 125mm to 6" adapter that seems like it will fit into the 6DT-FC piece. Help? -Nathan
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    Jotul Allagash Won't Stay Lit

    I had a Jotul Allagash installed in Feb 2018. Worked fine that winter, but I've been having problems with the unit since this fall, namely that it won't stay lit if it is not in regular use. The fireplace is at a weekend house. If we go more than a week or so without turning it on, the unit will...
  3. S

    Need help choosing Jotul F45, Craftsbury, or VC Aspen for my small fireplace with robust mantel

    We are redoing the fireplace in our 100 year old bungalow. Tasks are: 1. Replace mantel with period antique mantel made from beautiful quartersawn white oak. The mantle has hollow columns that need to be filled with something.. my thought was brick that works as hearth / shield (see pics) 2...
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    Jotul GF 400 IPI in Black (BP) or Blue/Black (BBE)

    Hi! Looking for some help in seeing photos of the Blue/Black vs Black Jotul gas stoves. I know several models are offered in the blue/black color so could be a 300 Allagash, etc.(which I may be considering vs. the Sebago) if you have a photo. At my local dealers I have not been able to locate...
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    dialing in Jotul stove size for 27' Yurt in Driftless Area, Wisconsin

    Seeking wisdom from my wood burning elders... I am building a 27-ft insulated yurt in Driftless area of Western Wisconsin. We plan to use this off-grid yurt as a 4-season family cabin. Been researching lots of stove options for this cold climate where we had a few days down below -30F this...
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    Jotul sparks, doesn't light pilot

    Like my thread says, my free standing GF370DV igniter will spark and not light. Yesterday I turned it on and off 6 times and the pilot never lit. I took the glass off, put a wire in the pilot 'gas ports' , put the glass back and it lit. When running it always lights and runs fine. Today, same...
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    smoke and smell from Jotul Kennebec c450

    Hey folks. We moved into a house with a Jotul Kennebec c450 insert. It looks great and I feel like we should love it but I just haven't been able to figure out how to use it without smoking out the house and my wife is ready to rip it out and replace it with gas logs. My 2 year old woke up with...
  8. S

    Refurbishing Jotul Alpha (1989)

    I recently came into possession of a Jotul Alpha manufactured in 1989. The idea is to eventually use this to heat my detached two car garage workshop. I have had zero experience with woodstoves so I am learning as I go. The stove appears to have the majority of parts aside from a hinge pin...
  9. Ridgewood

    Jotul cf550 Installed

    After 8 years of wanting to buy a wood stove, but not being able to because we were renting - the moment I bought my own house we started the process. 5 months later - the Jotul cf550 is installed. This community has been amazing source of information to get me here -- thank you all! Photos...
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    do I need a damper for this Jotul Castine?

    have had this Jotul for at least 15 years. Never thought to put a damper on it. The installer never mentioned it. What did I know? :) Should I add one? Is this a DIY process? I would need to remove and replace a section of pipe, correct?
  11. Garraty47

    Replacing old Franklin with Hampton H300 vs Lopi Rockport vs Jotul F400

    Hi all, I’m a long time lurker, first time poster. I’d like to thank everyone on this forum for sharing your insights and experience with the community. This site has provided a lot of information, education, and inspiration. I would appreciate hearing your opinions about these three stoves as...
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    New wood stove quandary

    I'm looking at replacing my aged wood stove with a more modern, efficient model. I'm interested in a free standing hearth mounted stove that will be used as a primary heat source during the winter. Long burn times are key, (we get up several times a night with our current machine), and a...
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    Jotul 602 top baffle location?

    hi, I have acquired a 602, not sure which model, but has the solid metal door with the circular vent. Cleaned up, removed and retapped several screws. My question: The top baffle location is shown in the spec drawings I have found online - cupped side down and against back wall - with the...
  14. otsegony

    Jotul F55 — Where does the heat go?

    Sorry for the lengthy post, but this is a complex issue. A bit of background: We live in upstate NY in a 2000 sq. ft. house built in 2003 that is very well insulated. When we originally built the house it was designed to have an internal wood boiler to supply hot water to the radiant heat...
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    Which stove to buy?

    hi, I’m brand new here but I’ve read a lot of reviews and advice so I thought I’d ask for educated opinions here. Thanks in advance! I’m in southern Ontario. We have small bungalow (920 sq feet main floor and 920 sq feet finished basement. We want a stove in our basement which would be only a...
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    Jotul 606 Repair

    Hello, For any of the Jotul 606 owners, can you tell me how the side burn plates are "installed" in the stove? I am replacing both of mine as they have started to break down. However, I cannot tell if they were previously mounted or hung in some way or whether they rest against the side between...
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    Help me choose a stove!

    Hello! First-time poster. I grew up with fireplaces and wood stoves and recently bought my first home and am excited to convert the ventless gas fireplace into a wood stove. The history: We had a reputable chimney guy come take a look at our space to give a quote on conversion. Our home was...
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    Another Proflame 2 Remote Question

    OK, so I purchased a replacement remote from eBay, "new in box", identical to what I have. Numbers on the bottom match and all that. I put batteries in it and it sure LOOKS like it's working, but it doesn't turn the stove on. When I switch it to "on", "off", or "Smart", it gives the "radio...
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    Intermittent problems w/Smart function of Proflame 2, Jotul

    I have a 4-year-old Jotul GF500 LP gas direct vent stove that I've been very happy with until having problems w/the "Smart" thermostat setting (Proflame 2 remote) intermittently not working this past late winter/early spring. This stove is the only heat for my home (not a cabin or vacation home...
  20. M@dMinute

    Jotul 118 - Restoration Questions

    I purchased a rusted up 118 for use in a small 240 sqft cabin I have been building. Will probably only get used a few times each year. I started the restoration/disassembly yesterday, it is super rusty. A few questions: Did the top used to be textured? My first opinion is that it was rust...
  21. Sugarbush Burner

    Jotul C550 Rockland Question- Fresh Air Port?

    Hello. I am brand new to this site, and I have just purchased 2 Inserts to install in my place. I have one internal masonry chimney with two separate flues in the center of the house. This masonry chimney serves upstairs and downstairs units in my duplex, each with an open fireplace. I...
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    Jotul something

    Any idea what this is? Never opened at least 30 years old.
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    Gaps around chimney cap reducing efficiency?

    Photos: Hey guys Ive a question about how to get the most out of my inglenook’ed Jotul F3. First, some housekeeping. Have a moisture meter, all wood is dry (15% or lower), Australian hardwood, no smell of smoke, CO2 alarm set up. When the stove was first installed, we didn’t put a...
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    Jotul 8 - front grill not fitting?

    Hi folks, just picked up a second one of these.. my first is in my home and we love it. This is the original with the spin draft on the front. The second one we just purchased for my parents home and it was even cleaner than the one we got, but there is an issue. When I put the log/ash...
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    Jotul Gas stove identification

    Someone is giving me a Jotul Gas stove...Is it worth it to refinish? My cousin is moving and does not want the gas stove any more. He is giving it to me and I am trying to see if it worth it to repaint and keep. Its got some rust spots. See picture. Questions? Which Jotul model is it? What...
  26. FarmerDan

    Jotul Nr. 3 (not an F-3)

    Hey Folks - A pal of mine purchased a green enameled Jotul Nr. 3 (not to be confused with the F-3). I've looked on Jotul's website, appears to be a part of the Combifire Series. I'm attempting to find any extra information on the Nr. 3, as Jotul's website has info on other numbers in that...
  27. Moorboy3

    Strange smell, not smoke, mystery

    Hi. I wonder if anyone can help me understand this. I searched forum but no luck so far. Jotul F3, double wall flue. Installed about 4 years ago. Our first wood burning stove...love it. But... Since we had it installed it's given off a distinct metallic/chemical smell when first lit especially...
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    JOTUL CPI Quit Working

    my 2 year old GF 370DVII suddenly no longer has CPI. the burner switch is set to on and the pilot mode switch is set to CPI. I didn't touch or change anything but now there is no longer a pilot flame. The stove works fine and seems to start with IPI. I also noticed that the snowflake icon for...
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    Glo fire 301 assembly HELP!

    We recently purchased what we think is a glo fire 301. (Photos attached). We are not sure if everything is there and how to put the heat plates in. Looking for some expert help. (non expert help is also appreciated) Also in any of the pictures I have seen, this door is different it doesn’t have...
  30. KennyK

    Help me upgrade and upsize my wood stove!

    Hi all, A month ago I had my chimney lined and installed a little Jotul F100. I knew it was way undersized for my home, but due to mantle clearance issues, this was what worked, and I figured the main thing was getting the liner done well and then I could reassess the stove situation (plus I...