All Nighter fireplace insert exists!

[Alex X]

Hello everyone!

I recently purchased a house in WI (built late 70s). The house has a fireplace with an insert which is... ALL NIGHTER!
About a week ago when we had extreme cold here in WI, I started looking for information about the insert in the Internet and how to operate it etc as I was new to it. And this search brought me somehow to that forum. And yes, I decided to post here because I found the topic (old and closed now) from a person who was asking about All Nighter fireplace inserts.

So, this topic is just a proof that the insert is real and it is even in operational condition - please see below.

It still even has some instructions.

And it is working!

 

[VirginiaIron]

But the age ol’ question still exists; Is it truly an All Nighter?

 

[Alex X]

Is it truly an All Nighter?

I really don't see why it may not be All Nighter as its brand name is cast on the door.

I believe the insert is installed at the time the house was built which is 1978. This is the exact time the company was in active business.

 

[bholler]

I really don't see why it may not be All Nighter as its brand name is cast on the door.

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I believe the insert is installed at the time the house was built which is 1978. This is the exact time the company was in active business.

Have you had it inspected to make sure the install is safe?

 

[mellow]

Guessing the OP got an inspection done before buying the house hopefully. Even then I would pull the covers and inspect how it was installed, guessing 99.9% it's a slammer and the chimney cleaner should have notified you of this.

Cool antique install but before burning in it hopefully you are aware of what you are doing first.

 

[bholler]

Guessing the OP got an inspection done before buying the house hopefully. Even then I would pull the covers and inspect how it was installed, guessing 99.9% it's a slammer and the chimney cleaner should have notified you of this.

Cool antique install but before burning in it hopefully you are aware of what you are doing first.

Most people just have a standard home inspection done. And they generally know nothing about stoves or chimneys

 

[begreen]

Thanks for sharing. We rarely see this as an insert.

I really don't see why it may not be All Nighter as its brand name is cast on the door.

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I believe the insert is installed at the time the house was built which is 1978. This is the exact time the company was in active business.

I think he was asking if the stove actually provides an all night burn.

Given the date of installation, it would be wise to have the venting inspected for aging if a liner was put in. If not, and it relies on a face seal of the surround with no direct connection to the flue, then that needs to be corrected. It was legal way back when, but not now.

 

[Alex X]

Have you had it inspected to make sure the install is safe?

No, unfortunately not. I was not able to do a chimney inspection at that time - lots of things were happening then. And when extreme cold weather came up, I just decided to take a risk and start a fire.

Cool antique install but before burning in it hopefully you are aware of what you are doing first.

I had some experience with fireplaces before but starting a fire in the insert was new for me. I did it as carefully as I could. A few times I made a really good draft. 😁

I think he was asking if the stove actually provides an all night burn.

Oh... I didn't leave it for all night. The reason is - broken fan. It works but too loud to leave it overnight. Ok for daily usage but that is it.

Given the date of installation, it would be wise to have the venting inspected for aging if a liner was put in. If not, and it relies on a face seal of the surround with no direct connection to the flue, then that needs to be corrected. It was legal way back when, but not now.

I fired the insert 8 or maybe 10 times when there was really cold weather outside in WI to help my gas furnace heat the house. Hopefully the real winter has gone and most likely I will replace the insert before next season begins. Not just because of safety, legal rules or broken fan. I just want more efficiency and only modern inserts can provide it. I consider something with re-burn technology.