Looking to get a bigger wood stove. New to wood burning

[raybonz]

Is this a good stove for $500.00 Vermont Castings, Defiant Encore, top and front loadView attachment 85792

Pretty stove but expensive to repair.. Poor support I would pass on this one..

Ray

 

[raybonz]

LOL on this statement!

I am not sure how much longer the termites can stay holding hands.

Ray

 

[BrowningBAR]

Is this a good stove for $500.00 Vermont Castings, Defiant Encore, top and front loadView attachment 85792

The positives:
Efficient stove
Long burn times
Throws a lot of heat
Looks good doing it

The negatives:
High maintenance costs.
More maintenance needed than other stoves
If this is the non-cat "everburn" model they can be difficult to run

Maintenance demands and costs:
Stove relies heavily on gasket materials. Which means any used stove will probably need at least the doors, ash pan, flue collar, and griddle gaskets replaced.
Gasket materials and cement will run you about $30
Whether it is the cat version or non-cat version it might need the internal assembly replaced which will run about $250.
If this is the cat version, a new catalytic combustor may be needed which will run you between $150-$250 depending upon where you buy one.

 

[Longpond paperboy]

I live in lakeville, ma. I am heading to go look at a true north stove if she lets it go for 900. I will buy it

 

[Woody Stover]

I don't like the look of glass. I would rather a mystery black box that puts out heat.

I think you'll like watching the secondary burns Brandon ..

Ray

I live in lakeville, ma. I am heading to go look at a true north stove if she lets it go for 900. I will buy it

Very good. As you get more experience burning wood, you'll come to value the information you can gather by watching the fire through the glass...and fire just looks nice.
My original plate-steel stove is now at my BIL's house; Without a window, running that stove is like trying to drive a car while wearing a blindfold.

Have you considered how you are going to vent the stove? Is that a masonry fireplace? I don't know...can you rear-vent a True North?

 

[raybonz]

I live in lakeville, ma. I am heading to go look at a true north stove if she lets it go for 900. I will buy it

How much did Kelly say they were selling it for?

Ray

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Hi everyone. I went and saw the True North in person. What a great stove. I am taking your word on this one. It is 950 out the door including sales tax. Brand New. I have not bought it yet. I posted my stove on Craig's list for 275 and all ready got a call. Is my price to cheap? Also should I worry with the new stove, my wood is not the best. I did buy a case of the starters.

 

[raybonz]

Hi everyone. I went and saw the True North in person. What a great stove. I am taking your word on this one. It is 950 out the door including sales tax. Brand New. I have not bought it yet. I posted my stove on Craig's list for 275 and all ready got a call. Is my price to cheap? Also should I worry with the new stove, my wood is not the best. I did buy a case of the starters.

That price about right considering it's an old non-epa stove.. I'll let some True North burners chime in with their opinions as I have no experience with this stove. I would start a new thread with PE True North in the subject line to get more info..Did you buy the Super Cedars?

Ray

 

[Beetle-Kill]

Just to pass this on-
I spoke with a very good retailer, and was quoted the same price. She has sold three of these stoves in just the last month. All reports so far, are that the owners are very happy with the stoves performance. 6-8 hr. burns with Aspen and Lodgepole Pine.
I'll look forward to the reports on your stove, when up and running.

 

[etiger2007]

Im glad you passed on that stove you posted originally, the new stoves are where its at. Watch out you may get hooked on this wood burning thing.

 

[jeff_t]

Not many TN burners here, so yes we want details. Pacific Energy builds good products.

I hope your working on next winter's wood

I agree with Ray. Start a new thread when you get it.

 

[Longpond paperboy]

I am thinking of placing a big order a couple of cords

 

[etiger2007]

I am thinking of placing a big order a couple of cords

yup its starting, wait till you start giving out advise and your the pro.

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Got a price of 750 for 7 to 8 cord log length delivered. Trees have been down for 6 months

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Wha does TN mean?

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Ray I got a case of these.

 

[raybonz]

Ray I got a case of these.

Yeah those are great use them here too..
Remember that wood in log length doesn't dry out.. It must be cut, split and stacked off the ground and in the wind.. Top covered only..

 

[raybonz]

Wha does TN mean?

Thermo Nuclear?

Ray

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Ray. I know a guy in carver that loves to split and stack wood. If I hammer at it it will be a good start for cheap money. It will be hard work but better than paying for propane

 

[Longpond paperboy]

How can you cut those starters. With a chop saw? How many times?

 

[fox9988]

TN = True North. The Super Cedars can be broken into 1/4 by hand.

 

[raybonz]

Ray. I know a guy in carver that loves to split and stack wood. If I hammer at it it will be a good start for cheap money. It will be hard work but better than paying for propane

In your dreams paperboy lmao

Ray

 

[raybonz]

How can you cut those starters. With a chop saw? How many times?

I use a sharp utility knife and score into 1/6's and that is enough to light 1 fire with no kindling with dry wood.. YMMV with less than ideal wood..

Ray

 

[raybonz]

Ray. I know a guy in carver that loves to split and stack wood. If I hammer at it it will be a good start for cheap money. It will be hard work but better than paying for propane

You have the right idea except for the Ray part A woodstove is only as good as the fuel it burns anything less will be disappointing.. I will suggest going to Tractor Supply and buy a bundle of the ECO bricks and mix them in with less than ideal wood as they are very dry and will help level the moisture level out.. Last year a pack of 8 is now the price for a pack of 6!

http://www.tractorsupply.com/redstone-trade-ecobrick-pack-of-6-1001261

Ray

 

[Longpond paperboy]

Ok guys. The frustration has set in The wife told me she has some money to buy the new stove. Will my not so good wood work in the stove? Right now we are struggling with semi seasoned wood. It is hard to find good stuff. Should I buy it and and run the Eco logs in with the damp stuff. Thanks for that tip Ray. I will be wait for the advise. I have 1600 to invest. I was thinking a new stove and a truck load of log length to prepare for the following years. Help