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  1. M

    Can't control fire anymore

    Last year had to replace converter on my Defiant 2460 model wood stove. I replace all gaskets at that time also. Now when trying to shut stove down to slow the burn it won't shut down. In the past 20 years of using this stove I could keep coals for over 24 hours now i might be able to keep them...
  2. J

    Craft Wood Stove running through wood

    I got an craft wood stove from my cousin and I've had it for about a month. I am BURNING through would like no other. If I put 4/5 pieces of split wood 4in thick, Itll burn through it in about an hour. Should this be happening? I am closing the bottom dampers about 90-95% of the way and closing...
  3. V

    Mystery Fisher

    I recently came into possession of a fisher Stove as pictured. It seems to be a bit of an oddball. It has a bottom and rear heat shield, no UL listing or any other data plate, nor holes or rivets for one, and Fisher Brass and glass doors. Seems like a Grandma Bear 3. Here’s where it gets...
  4. MissMac

    Question about HRV system

    Hey all, I’ve got a question for the very knowledgeable group about my current HRV set-up. A little bit of background first might be helpful: I have a propane furnace forced air set-up, an HRV system that is looped into the furnace duct work, and a wood stove. I try to keep the stove going...
  5. I

    Wood Stove in Second (Main) Floor Living Room?

    Hi all! New member here looking for some guidance. I am currently building a ~1,600 sqft house and would like to put a wood stove in it (Jotul or HearthStone). The house is built into a hillside so the main living area - living room, kitchen, master bedroom - are located on the second/upper...
  6. B

    Question about building chase around pipe.

    Hey my name is Alex and this my first post. I bought my house a couple years ago and have got good use out my wood stove in the basement. The pipe runs up from the basement, through the spare bedroom closet and then through the attic and roof. The pipe in the spare bedroom is kind of ugly and my...
  7. H

    Painting buck 91 and single wall pipe

    What would you recommend paint wise for painting single wall pipe and a buck 91 stove? And would 1200°F paint be high enough for the exterior? I don't want a horrible paint job, I tend to want to do it right the first time and not have to go through the trouble of doing it again a second time. TIA!
  8. R

    Parlor Stove Parts

    Hello, I am new to this site and I don't know much about stoves. I have a parlor stove like a washington 25. It has a door on the front that has screen in it. I did get some kind of mica sheets but they are torn up. I have a mica mind about half mile from me. Should I get it from there and cut...
  9. Bostonceltics151

    Help- can anyone identify this stove?

    hello all, I am in the market to purchase a small stove for my father, this popped up online today locally for $60.. but I have no idea what it is, and neither does the seller.. anyone have any idea? See pictures attached.
  10. W

    A few questions

    I see that most forums haven't been active but I thought I'd give this a try... I'm trying to heat a two story 1200sqft home. The first floor will be separated from the second by doors. There is duct work there but nothing installed yet. The duct work that is there is the insulated flexible...
  11. F

    Does heating the gasket rope cause it to expand?

    I replaced the gasket rope on my Englander 17-vl for the first time this summer with Imperial 5/8" dia but it does not create a tight seal. I noticed the rope isnt as rigid as the original Englander rope but's it's the 5/8" required dia. It's summer so I haven't lit the wood stove to cure it...
  12. J

    Still Researching... but I am thinking of Woodstock Absolute Steel

    Hey Guys, Thank you very much for your responses and time. My wire and I have finally saved enough to get a stove. I have a fireplace that is not usable and my place is about 1600 square feet. I thought I could install a wood stove (have about 25% sticking into the fire place and 75%...
  13. T

    Ironstrike (Lennox) Grandview 230 or Lopi Evergreen

    I have never owned a wood burning stove before and have visited two stores multiple times now and searched through the forums. The two main contenders has come down to the Lopi Evergreen and the Ironstrike (Lennox) Grandview 230. I live in the Hudson Valley area of NY and my house is a...
  14. J

    Add on wood stove in garage

    Hello I'm new to this site. Sorry if this is not in the correct forum. I'm looking to install a afd on wood/coal stove in my garage to heat my house. I do not have a basement and have no place in my house to place it. I got it cleared by insurance to install in my garage. The question I have...
  15. S

    Looking for new wood stove - replacing older hearthstone II

    Hi- Looking for recommendations to replace an older hearthstone II I have. Looking for a decent looking stove that won’t break the bank and is easily operable and most importantly an overnight burn. I’m in a 1500 sq ft cape, with subpar insulation. Really like the hearthstone line (Manchester in...
  16. A

    UNIQUE ISSUES

    Good day all !!!! I am not usually one for forums however I am at a loss, need to desperately diversify in my heating source, and no one I've spoken with seem competent. So in efforts to do my homework prior to a large, permanent purchase, I am here. We have a 2000 sq ft home and a...
  17. Y

    Combustible Floor & Mantle?

    I got a stove installed. It is 30" from the top to the bottom of the wood mantle. Also the face is 10" to the wood floor. The installer said no worries about being combustible but you would want a hearth extension pad to protect the floor. I burned last night and the temp of the floor and mantle...
  18. CodyR4

    Missing pieces and leaving this wood stove burning at work.

    hi I’m 23 I just recently got my first house, my heating unit just cannot keep up when it gets below 30, yeah you heard me right 30. My father has used wood stoves as long as I can remember, actual stoves you cook and bake stuff with and regular ones with chimneys, he’s got like 10 of them it’s...
  19. E

    Cost of Liner Installation?

    Hey y’all I posted here last week about HOW to install a liner into my narrow chimney flue. I ended up deciding that hiring a professional would be best... yesterday the guy cams out and measured everything and gave me this quote for 26’ of chimney: 1- Homesaver 7” 304 SS liner (oval flex) 1-...
  20. D

    Info on Kingsman wood stove

    Hi there, I recently bought a new to me Kingsman wood stove. On the tag it says the model is a “Village Squire”. It’s 30” wide and 22” deep across the top of the stove. Its in very nice condition but I can’t find any information online. I’d like some more information before I install it in my...
  21. P

    PE Summit Insert Heat Output

    Hoping to get some help...I just bought and installed a PE Summit insert in my masonry fireplace with heatilator setup. I bought my PE based on reviews I had read online. I installed a SS insulated liner in my 16’ chimney, insulated under the rain cap as well as the damper opening of the...
  22. H

    Wood Burning Stove Questions - Newbie

    First, thank you, in advance, for reading this post. I've read this site over the past two years and finally joined. Have a wood stove, which is running efficiently. Many tips on these forums have helped me succeed in optimal operation. Actually, would have likely burned the house down without...
  23. ChainsawDave

    Old Potbelly in a Small Space Help

    Hey everybody, I'm new to wood stoves and this is my first post. I wanted to run some things by the folks here to see if this project of mine was a going to work out. I've been researching like crazy, which I always do on my homestead projects, but wanted advice because there's more danger...
  24. N

    Hearthstone Wood Stove Door Gasket Replacement

    Hello all, I purchased a used Hearthstone Homestead recently and have been working to get it as ready for winter as I can. Here is what I know about the stove: It was purchased about 16 years ago. In all seriousness, that's all I have to work with. I have no records of anything that was...
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  25. M

    Installers damaged hardwood floor, what are my options?

    I would greatly appreciate any opinions on what’s the normal plan here. We have a heritage house, built in 1913 with original old growth Fir floors. Obviously the floors have a wonderful patina and were a huge feature when we bought the house. We have had a woodstove installed. And during the...
  26. T

    Found: Atlanta Stove Works cook stove

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the possible year of a cook stove I found. It is from the Atlanta Stove works company and it is labeled "Winner". There is a number on the top: 8316. I have scoured the internet and can't find any information indicating the year of this stove. I did...
  27. 1940 Unit Gem Stove & Furnace

    1940 Unit Gem Stove & Furnace

    Great Condition. Six hot plates. Wood stove left, water container right, oven center. Flue in rear. All parts good except ash pan. For sale in Cave Spring, GA.
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  28. 1940 Unit Gem Stove & Furnace

    1940 Unit Gem Stove & Furnace

    Close view of water container on right side. Great condition overall. Six hot plates. Wood stove left, oven center. Flue in rear. All parts good except ash pan. For sale in Cave Spring, GA.
    • Dianna1869
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    • for sale unit gem wood stove
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Antique and older stoves
  29. T

    Insert used as a stand alone wood stove

    A friend of mine has a insert in his house that is not in a fireplace. It stands alone in the corner of a room with brick under it and behind it , so that the exterior walls or floor do not get too hot. My question is that is this a hard thing to do..His was working well and it was very hot...
  30. O

    Need heat shield advice. Copper shield for wood walls?

    Hi! I was hoping some folks may have some input on some questions I have before installing my woodstove. I am going to be installing The Hobbit woodstove in my tiny house. The woodstove requires 18 inches of clearance to the rear and 16 for the sides. I have built a wooden stove stand for it to...
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