Is This Hearthstone Worth It?
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Looks like they used it as a huge flower pot. I'm assuming that's the vent although the shape is kind of weird.
that depends on how much of your time you are willing to spend. that is going to have to be taken down to the last bolt. by the look of that stove you will be drilling out the rusty bolts that break. then before assembly all the stones need to be buffed. lots of work. but you could have it ready for next year. i would love to know what model it is. it's to big to be a 3 and it is bigger than my 2 and i thought the 1 didn't have a secondary air tube.
my 2 has a single door on the front. measure from the side door how long a piece of wood it will take. mine will take up 18 inch splits. the H 1 will take 24 inch
Bob E
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If that was within driving distance I would already own it and this dang pellet stove would be on it's way out the door.
If it is on my side of the bay I will buy it. And use the soapstone to try it as firebrick in the 30-NC like I have been wanting to try.
Fsappo
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You can almost scrap it for that. If you want to spend some money on parts and a few days swearing at soapstone and cast, Id say its well worth it. If I needed a stove and couldn't afford a new one, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It's a very fun and satisfying project, rebuilding a stove, if not done under duress
If it's still for sale I think I'll buy it. Don't know anything about fixing/rebuilding a stove but these stoves look great when cleaned and repaired. Would be a nice conversation starter/centerpiece.
Bob E
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Bob E
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lol, I was just kidding. Is that massive hole supposed to be there? WTH happened to that thing?
Bob E
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Had no idea they could melt actually. I would assume that is a prime example of an overfire?
Since you seem to be knowledgeable on these soapstone stoves, how are they at putting out heat? Trying to heat a 2,400 sq. ft. house.
Also, I'm assuming this stove is pre-EPA so there's no secondary combustion/Catalytic combuster right? I kind of like the whole theory of burning the majority of the flammable gases in the firebox before it's sent up the chimney.
Bob E
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I've never owned one, but I'm currently on the lookout for a new stove, and those things seem to carry a premium price tag... Even if you don't plan to keep it, it seems like a little bit of elbow grease could pay off.. Of course they are few and far between around here. If they are plentiful in your area they might not be worth as much?
I think they are making newer ones that are EPA approved with catalytic converters, but the older ones wont be.
I think they are making newer ones that are EPA approved with catalytic converters, but the older ones wont be.
I've seen some articles where people are converting older stoves into catalytic stoves but not sure if it will work on this Hearthstone. I don't really need the stove but thought it could look great with some work. Only issue is the amount of work required to bring it back to life.
that hole in the fireback is because they never cleaned out the ash behind that back plate. common on these hearthstones. if overfired the top baffle (the curved plate at the top of the fire box) is usually melted or sagging. as far as heating capability my manual says if it is a h2 it heats 10,000 cu. ft. and if it is a h1 24,000 cu.ft. that stove that you have pictured has a secondary burn. it's the pipe with the holes in it. does it have a ash pan on the bottom? i ask because i don't see where the fire would get it's primary air. on my h2 the air comes into the back of the stove and into the ash area and there is a grate at the bottom of the firebox to keep the ash pan area clear for the air and i don't see a grate in that stove or a area for primary air. to price out what you need go to www.woodmans.com
frank
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