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It's huge! Doors are good, soapstone and outside components are very good. The firebox is shot, totally. I have no idea how the previous owner built a fire in it unless they were burning outside. Anyway, the firebox, everything inside, is broke, warped or missing.
I'm wondering, I have an old insert that will just fit inside the soapstone walls. I'm thinking of cutting the insert open and installing some secondary burn tubes like I have on my Hearthstone Clydesdale. Take off the inserts doors and use the Hearthsone I's doors, have the insert just kind of loose in there.
What do you think?
Have a wonderful day!
 
kksalm said:
It's huge! Doors are good, soapstone and outside components are very good. The firebox is shot, totally. I have no idea how the previous owner built a fire in it unless they were burning outside. Anyway, the firebox, everything inside, is broke, warped or missing.
I'm wondering, I have an old insert that will just fit inside the soapstone walls. I'm thinking of cutting the insert open and installing some secondary burn tubes like I have on my Hearthstone Clydesdale. Take off the inserts doors and use the Hearthsone I's doors, have the insert just kind of loose in there.
What do you think?
Have a wonderful day!
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Man if you could get that thing up and running your heat worries would be over.You may still be able to get parts and know how from Jim at Hearthstone.I remember going outside in below zero weather in Maine just to cool off from the heat of a Hearthstone 1.
 
Now that I'm thinking about it and putting it out there, maybe I should look into a modern insert to stick in to it's massive chamber. The surrounding soapstone tiles are about an inch thick. I'd say a couple hundred pounds worth maybe. It's a thing of beauty that ought to be resurrected in any case. I would venture to guess if the parts were available for a rebuild it wouldn't be up to today's standards.
Keep warm!
 
Those things ROCK! Who cares about todays standards? THAT is an awesome heater. I'm about to rebuild one for a customer, all the cast parts and air tube together are like $600.00 ish with shipping, could be more to AK but tyat's short $ compared to most new stuff. If you DO do it, get the Hearthstone cement. It definately works better w/the stone.

Good luck and happy heating!!!
 
I like how you two think. I certainly could care less about today's stantards, other than my Clydesdale uses about a third of the wood my Defiant does. Ouch! However, $600.00? You've got me thinking about it. Would it be Jim at Hearthstone that I'd be soliciting a quote from?
Thank you for your comments and suggestions.
 
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Those things ROCK! Who cares about todays standards? THAT is an awesome heater. I'm about to rebuild one for a customer, all the cast parts and air tube together are like $600.00 ish with shipping, could be more to AK but tyat's short $ compared to most new stuff. If you DO do it, get the Hearthstone cement. It definately works better w/the stone.

Good luck and happy heating!!!
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Amen !
 
kksalm said:
I like how you two think. I certainly could care less about today's stantards, other than my Clydesdale uses about a third of the wood my Defiant does. Ouch! However, $600.00? You've got me thinking about it. Would it be Jim at Hearthstone that I'd be soliciting a quote from?
Thank you for your comments and suggestions.
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Yes,ask for Jim Casevantes.I may have the spelling wrong.They'll know who he is.
 
Hi
Searching the Hearthstone site it appears they recommend going through a dealer for replacement parts. I can't find a link to Jim, should I just post an inquiry in general at Hearthstone.com?
Thank you for your help.
 
kksalm said:
Hi
Searching the Hearthstone site it appears they recommend going through a dealer for replacement parts. I can't find a link to Jim, should I just post an inquiry in general at Hearthstone.com?
Thank you for your help.
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Yo kksalm the number I have for Hearthstone is 802-888-5232.Hope this helps.
 
kksalm said:
Now that I'm thinking about it and putting it out there, maybe I should look into a modern insert to stick in to it's massive chamber. The surrounding soapstone tiles are about an inch thick. I'd say a couple hundred pounds worth maybe. It's a thing of beauty that ought to be resurrected in any case. I would venture to guess if the parts were available for a rebuild it wouldn't be up to today's standards.
Keep warm!
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I rebuilt one a couple of years back, ( replaced tube, baffle, damper, and back plate) was not a big deal and the stove rocks like it is brand new.:cool:
 
This place is pricey but does have the parts, better off going through a dealer or the factory itself. Good Luck :cool:

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Defiant, how did your look before the new parts?
 
Very Similar to yours, it was for a customer and I did it in her house due to the size of the stove. One day tear down and order parts, when parts came in it only took about an hour to rebuild. Wish I took photo's. Did it 3 years ago and she still calls every season on how happy she is.:)
 
Yeah I am loving mine & it was worth the work.

KK, as far as building a new firebox inside of the box I guess it's possible but it sure sounds like a lot of work. If it is in fact really toast I would consider parting out that stove to fund a new(er) one. Several H1 parts are no longer made and will probably sell pretty quick. I am still looking for the Bi-metallic coil that controls the primary intake....been looking for a long time now.
 
M7 I may have a used one, give me some time and don't get excited yet.
 
No pics??? This never happened! ;) Need before AND after pics ..

Ray
 
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I can take pictures with my ipad2. I know there's photo sharing sites, any recommendations for the best one? This is probably covered on FAQ this site? I'll muddle my way through, please have patience.
Thanks for the latest links, just what I need to increase the excitement of a rebuild.
Thanks!
 
kksalm said:
I can take pictures with my ipad2. I know there's photo sharing sites, any recommendations for the best one? This is probably covered on FAQ this site? I'll muddle my way through, please have patience.
Thanks for the latest links, just what I need to increase the excitement of a rebuild.
Thanks!
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Just post your pics up to the forum with your iPad I do this with the iPhone 4 and it works..

Ray
 
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