fireplace insert id?

[mike in ct]

anyone know what this is? i'm somewhat interested in buying it, but it needs a blower. he says it has 2 and 1 is bad. the only thing is he says no tags or model number on it. he has no clue what it is.looks similat to vermont winter warm, but i dont think it is. any feedback appreciated - mike

 

[begreen]

Old VC large insert, model 0044 or 0046, predecessor to the WinterWarm Large?

 

[mike in ct]

Old VC large insert, model 0044 or 0046, predecessor to the WinterWarm Large?

thank you begreen, i'll look around and see what i can find. you would'nt happen to know if parts are still available for it would you?

actually i looked it up, and i believe you are correct. i found this - after paging down, i see the part numbers for left and right blower - no longer available. any ideas where one of these blowers can be had? also does anyone have any experiance with these stoves? is so...your opinion?

 

[coaly]

Some parts are still available from Woodman's. Looks like it was made from 7-26-83 to 1-30-88.

http://www.woodmanspartsplus.com/68/catalogs/Wood-and-Coal-Stoves-Manufacturers-Cross-Reference.html

Model # Description
0044 - has no brass trim
0046 - has brass trim
1271 - Coal Insert with no brass trim
1272 - Coal insert with brass trim

 

[mike in ct]

thanks, i've opted to buy a used hearthstone heritage for sale on craigslist. i'm heading out shortly to get it. i appreciate the feedback. - mike

 

[mnowaczyk]

I had one of those while I was buying my three stoves on CL. I even copied the whole manual and posted it online somewhere here I think. I recall a guy that swore by the 044/046 fireplace insert. The one I had was a little bit of a hassle for me and I liked the Vermont Stove Company thing I am using right now more.

The special duct that came with mine was kind of a hassle in my tilted smoke shelf.