KING wood stove/circulator condition?

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pburchett

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Jun 5, 2014
5
KY
How do I tell the condition of this King wood stove/circulator? It is for sale near me for $150 and I am considering it for my shop.

[Hearth.com] KING wood stove/circulator condition? [Hearth.com] KING wood stove/circulator condition?
I need a heat source for this winter as I rebuild my old tractor. Insurance is ok with any stove as long as it is UL approved. The owner said he had to replace a grate in it when he bought it and is now getting old enough that the gas heat is easier on him.

I have not seen it in person yet but I know it is an old stove as my dad bought a new one in the early 80’s that was just like it. Any suggestions are appreciated.
 
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I went and looked at the stove. Those photos were taken years ago, must have been when he first got the stove. It looks like it had been badly abused.
 
That's too bad. I had that happen to me once when looking at a camper. It was described and pictures made it look great. Drove 4 hrs and turned right around after looking at it. There was so much rot and cancer that it was a basket case.