Bought a used Jotul 550 (pics)

[newcomtd]

I picked this up today for $2,150. It seems to have been used only a few times. I got it up on cribbing while I had help today, so I'll be able to wiggle it in place after installing my liner. Questions I have:

1. What is the difference between the 550CB and 550CF?
2. Is a draw down fitting a pretty standard piece, or do I need to special order one from Jotul?

I cannot wait to get this thing burning!

 

[newcomtd]

Is a draw down fitting a pretty standard piece, or do I need to special order one from Jotul?

After some more research it looks like the drawdown adapter is only available though Jotul for about $110.... I had to remove this unit myself from the previous owner's fireplace, and the adapter was riveted to the chimney liner. I was expecting it to be attached with sheet metal screws. If the previous owner will let me, I am going to try to drill out the rivets.

Any thoughts on the difference between the CB and CF?

 

[stovelark]

Hello- no diff between the two units, the CF denotes "clear face" (No Jotul trademark gothic arch in the door glass). Operationally the same stove. You can always purchase a stove adaptor to drop in top of your stove- it connects to liner and 6" crimped end goes into stove. Good luck.

 

[Ansky]

Yes, as stovelark said, CF is clear face. CB denotes "clean burn"...but they are the same stove, except for the door.

I am quite happy with mine, BTW. Even more so after I added the block-off plate. I still have yet to turn my oil heat on. And don't plan on it anytime soon.

 

[newcomtd]

Yes, as stovelark said, CF is clear face. CB denotes "clean burn"...but they are the same stove, except for the door.

I am quite happy with mine, BTW. Even more so after I added the block-off plate. I still have yet to turn my oil heat on. And don't plan on it anytime soon.

Good to know, thank you. Did you add any roxul on top of your block-off plate, or is it just metal? Also, should the connection to the liner be sealed with furnace cement? I am afraid it will leak and the room will smell too smokey.

 

[Ansky]

Yes, I stuffed Roxul as high as I could and stuffed as much as I could. Then I added the metal plate.

I had my stove professionally installed, and they did use something on the connection to the liner...but I'm not sure what it was, probably furnace cement.

 

[EJL923]

Wow, I was looking to sell my Jotul for like $14-1500. Maybe i should ask for more!