Jotul F100 Refurb

[Todd]

Picked this up today for $600. 2006 model. Needs a new baffle, it was a major pain getting it out! Had to cut a front corner off after removing the top. Everything else seems ok except all the gaskets need replacing. I’ll clean her up and give it some fresh paint then I’ll install her in my workshop this Fall and see how it burns compared to my 602 CB.

 

[djlew]

Looking forward to seeing the progress! That'll look good in the shop too, although it may be a sad day to see the 602 go!

 

[begreen]

Looks like a fun project. I'll be interested to see what the verdict is. It's prettier, but i suspect you may be missing the 602 for longer split loads and burn time.

 

[Todd]

Yeah I don’t really want to part with the 602. Probably just swap them out to try the F100. After taking the primary air apart it looks like it totally sits the air closed, no EPA stop. The secondary air comes in the back in two small holes covered by plates. Burn times may be better than I was thinking.

I have it all taken apart except the main base. The cement is still solid so I’ll leave it there and start prepping and painting. Also have to order a new baffle today, looks to be about $100.

 

[Todd]

Everything is prepped and painted. Just need the baffle and gaskets to put it back together. The firebox side panels and bottom plate was a bugger to get back in place!

 

[djlew]

That reconstruction before and after photo is going to be so satisfying.

 

[Todd]

That reconstruction before and after photo is going to be so satisfying.

Yes indeed! I kinda like restoring these older stoves to their old glory. After taking this stove apart I really like how simple the design is. The box is cemented at the seams and bolted together. I’m surprised the cement is still solid after almost 20 years. Every bolt throughout is 10mm except the screws holding the glass. Every single one came out easy. Hardest part was removing the cement for the door gasket and fitting the firebox back together. I’m hoping the new baffle can easily be removed without removing the top.

 

[bigealta]

Tood, i'm not sure about the f100, but i never had my jotul 3 (original )top bolted down ( not sure if it even had bolts to hold it down) and the 1st thing i did with my f400 was remove the Top's "shipping" bolts. No problem with no bolts at all.

Access is so easy without the bolts. I lift the top off a few times a year to clean and just inspect a bit.

 

[Todd]

Tood, i'm not sure about the f100, but i never had my jotul 3 (original )top bolted down ( not sure if it even had bolts to hold it down) and the 1st thing i did with my f400 was remove the Top's "shipping" bolts. No problem with no bolts at all.

Access is so easy without the bolts. I lift the top off a few times a year to clean and just inspect a bit.

The F100 also has a gasket top and two bolts holding it on. If I were to install this stove rear venting it would be nice to just remove the top and have easy access for sweeping up the chimney but top venting the stove you would have to disconnect the stove pipe to remove the top since the flue collar is attached to the top plate.