Jotul Combifire #4 rust

[Vermontyurt]

Hello All,

Just purchased a 1980's vintage Combifire #4. It has been sitting for many years without being used. There is rust on all unpainted areas inside the fire chamber and on the underside of the unit. I don't believe this unit has ever been fired!

I was thinking of taking a metal brush to everything and then apply a mixture of linseed oil/mineral oil to prevent further rust.

Any thoughts on other options?

 

[begreen]

Wire brush it down, a wire brush on a drill helps. Then wipe it down with alcohol and paint with a good stove paint like Forest Product's Stove Brite paint. Be sure to wear a mask when wire brushing and paint in a very well ventilated area. The fumes from the Stove Brite paint will rot brain cells.

 

[Vermontyurt]

Wire brush it down, a wire brush on a drill helps. Then wipe it down with alcohol and paint with a good stove paint like Forest Product's Stove Brite paint. Be sure to wear a mask when wire brushing and paint in a very well ventilated area. The fumes from the Stove Brite paint will rot brain cells.

Thank you!

 

[defiant3]

wait so you're painting the inside? 'Cause why?

 

[begreen]

I was thinking more of the underside and exterior to halt the rust. The interior of the stove would be fine with a spray of vegetable oil or just a wire brushing.

 

[defiant3]

The 4's remind me of the robot from Lost in Space.

 

[defiant3]

Yes, I'm THAT old.

 

[begreen]

Danger, Danger Will Robinson!

 

[Vermontyurt]

Thanks for the input.

I do not have a manual for this Combifire 4. Anyone have an electronic version? The Jotul website does not have this model.

 

[jotulguy]

Vermontyurt, I think it is on www.jotul.us under old manuals. The name is the tricky part. It is listed under combifire 1a.

 

[begreen]

That manual is for the Combifire 1A.


It's better to go by the clearances listed on the UL tag on the back of the stove.

 

[Lake Girl]

Yes, I'm THAT old.

Not the only one THAT old... my sister was just on a spiel about we aren't old, we're older