is it ok to use a stove w/ a bad cat?

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pegaleto

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Nov 28, 2015
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like a Jotul 8?
just will use it for the spring season, don't need best efficiency, but don't want issues w smoke or poor burn either...
seller says ok as is..
 
Without the active cat to reburn the smoke the stove will burn dirtier and poorer.
 
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