I don't know if this link will work but here goes.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HearthStone-Man...ryZ41987QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The current owner states the original owner had a roof leak resulting in water damage to the stove, which the current owner has refurbished. He describes other, minor, cosmetic damages.
Any opinions on value? There are plenty of pictures, it looks like a little bit of rust might remain. Would this affect the integrity of the stove?
Also, we have a small 1350 square foot, 1947 cape with a tradtional (not open) floor plan and very poor insulation. We recently replaced the windows but overall the house isn't exactly air tight. The stove would either go on an outside wall in the living room or the other end of the house between the attached garage and the breezeway. There is no second level above the breezeway.
This is obviously a larger stove (80,000 BTUs). Should I rule it out on that basis alone or is it possible to run it in such a way that it wouldn't overheat the house? Even if you could do this would that be inefficient and therefore not cost effective? I realize my ignorance is showing here but hey, that's what this forum is for.
Also, if anyone else here is interested (i.e.: already bidding), please advise. I don't want to step on anyone's toes.
BTW, how do Hearthstone Soapstone stoves compare to Woodstock's? Woodstock's seem more expensive. Additionally, they have a catalytic converter which makes burning miscellaneous paper (at least the colored stuff) problematic. There were only a few Tribute reviews here. Off to check for any on the Mansfield. I know Woodstock is very highly thought of but I like the idea of not having to clean and replace the catalytic converter (in addition to the paper burning issue).
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
~Cath
http://cgi.ebay.com/HearthStone-Man...ryZ41987QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The current owner states the original owner had a roof leak resulting in water damage to the stove, which the current owner has refurbished. He describes other, minor, cosmetic damages.
Any opinions on value? There are plenty of pictures, it looks like a little bit of rust might remain. Would this affect the integrity of the stove?
Also, we have a small 1350 square foot, 1947 cape with a tradtional (not open) floor plan and very poor insulation. We recently replaced the windows but overall the house isn't exactly air tight. The stove would either go on an outside wall in the living room or the other end of the house between the attached garage and the breezeway. There is no second level above the breezeway.
This is obviously a larger stove (80,000 BTUs). Should I rule it out on that basis alone or is it possible to run it in such a way that it wouldn't overheat the house? Even if you could do this would that be inefficient and therefore not cost effective? I realize my ignorance is showing here but hey, that's what this forum is for.
Also, if anyone else here is interested (i.e.: already bidding), please advise. I don't want to step on anyone's toes.
BTW, how do Hearthstone Soapstone stoves compare to Woodstock's? Woodstock's seem more expensive. Additionally, they have a catalytic converter which makes burning miscellaneous paper (at least the colored stuff) problematic. There were only a few Tribute reviews here. Off to check for any on the Mansfield. I know Woodstock is very highly thought of but I like the idea of not having to clean and replace the catalytic converter (in addition to the paper burning issue).
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
~Cath
