KING wood stove/circulator condition?

[pburchett]

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.


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.

 

[pburchett]

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.

 

[begreen]

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.