2007 JOTUL F500 vs 2021 Model

[thehouseisonfire]

I am looking at a 2007 Jotul F500, I can’t seem to find -any specs on a 2007, only the 2020 V3.

Does anyone know how different the 2007 model is from the newer V3 epa 2020 certified models are?

My dad has a 2020 and it puts out so much heat I’m looking at upgrading a old craft unit I have with a Jotul and one popped up locally used but it’s a 2007 and I’m trying to do my due diligence before purchasing.

 

[begreen]

While the outside looks the same, inside, they are quite different. With any stove 15 yrs old, you'll want to review it carefully. It's probably due for a minor rehab at least. The first place to examine is the base around the grate. If there is any sign of cracking there, pass.

 

[thehouseisonfire]

Update on this stove and my use last year.

The stove is great to look at and burns nice.

I did find some cracks, on the side doors where they are glued (welded?) together. I was able to fix mid-season with some stove temp sealant, which by the last 2 weeks of the season started to crack and break off (argg!).

I found a F600 listed locally that I'm going to pick up tomorrow, because why not! My 1774 build house is damn drafty and I could use the extra power.

I will take the F500 to my professional welder/solder experts up the street and have them solder the doors on. I think I'll put the F500 in the hallway when I get around to it, or living room (I have 9 fireplaces/4 chimneys to choose from!).

Keeping my 1 year old son away from the stove is going to be a chore this year!

 

[bholler]

Update on this stove and my use last year.

The stove is great to look at and burns nice.

I did find some cracks, on the side doors where they are glued (welded?) together. I was able to fix mid-season with some stove temp sealant, which by the last 2 weeks of the season started to crack and break off (argg!).

I found a F600 listed locally that I'm going to pick up tomorrow, because why not! My 1774 build house is damn drafty and I could use the extra power.

I will take the F500 to my professional welder/solder experts up the street and have them solder the doors on. I think I'll put the F500 in the hallway when I get around to it, or living room (I have 9 fireplaces/4 chimneys to choose from!).

Keeping my 1 year old son away from the stove is going to be a chore this year!

No not have the doors soldered on that is absolutely wrong.