Jotul #3

[BrowningBAR]

I have the opportunity to pick up a Jotul #3 on the cheap. I could probably get it for about $200. It is in very good condition. I clearly do not need a fourth stove, but I am looking to upgrade the VC Intrepid for heating flexibility.

What can I expect from the #3? It is a Pre-EPA stove. How well does this stove work? Is it worth it?

 

[summit]

works better than the intrepid.. you'll have none of the stupid "cant get her going" or "can't keep it going" issues that one runs into w/ the intrepid. Way less maint, as well.

 

[BrowningBAR]

works better than the intrepid.. you'll have none of the stupid "cant get her going" or "can't keep it going" issues that one runs into w/ the intrepid. Way less maint, as well.

Thanks. Any idea where I can find the clearance specs on the stove? And do you know if the Jotul short leg kit works on this stove?

 

[begreen]

Is this an earlier, basic #3 or a later catalytic version?

 

[summit]

works better than the intrepid.. you'll have none of the stupid "cant get her going" or "can't keep it going" issues that one runs into w/ the intrepid. Way less maint, as well.

Thanks. Any idea where I can find the clearance specs on the stove? And do you know if the Jotul short leg kit works on this stove?

short legs will work: just unbolt the standard legs and re-attatch the short ones.
clearances are wierd w/ this stove: It has the built in rear heatshield, but they come up w/ some funky numbers based on use of dw pipe.
25" rear, 24" side, 18" corners w/ single wall pipe.
10" rear, 18" side and 14" corner w/ dw pipe.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Is this an earlier, basic #3 or a later catalytic version?

Non-cat version.