Stove I.D. Uncle is Looking to Upgrade. Jotul? Maybe?

[DexterDay]

Hi all... My Uncle is looking to upgrade to a newer EPA stove. Has an Old Smoke Dragon. I dont even know what it is.. Its Black (and rusty), Its shaped like a square and its Old...

I just found this on Craiglist. Looks to be a good deal. Jotul Maybe?? Not famaliar with a lot of Wood stoves yet.. Pellet stoves yes. With wood, I am just begining. (broken link removed to http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/hsh/2539116965.html) $650 does not seem bad? Email has been sent. Waiting on a response. Doesnt seem like they know to much about the stove themselves...???

Thanks in advance..

Cast Iron Wood Burning Stove - $650 (Canton)

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Date: 2011-08-10, 12:21AM EDT
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Beautiful cream colored wood burning stove. Approx. 25.5 across x 26 tall 18.5 deep. Great condition, but the top does have wear. Asking 650 obo
Email if interested.

 

[begreen]

Looks like a VC Encore Defiant? Is it a cat version? Note the lack of hearth in front of the stove. Hmmm.

If the stove is due for a rebuild, it will be expensive. I would pass unless perfect.

 

[DexterDay]

Just got an Email. Your right BeGreen. But the Woman said she "Thinks" its a Secondary Stove. Her Father has Passed Away and they are selling off his items. Is this a Good Heater. I see many have them in there Signature. I guess it kinda answers my questions. But is it used as a Primary or Back-up.

Uncle has a Newer house (less than 20 years) and about 1,600 sq ft. Looking to upgrade. She said she is flexible in the email and would even take more off if I wanted to look at it before buying (of course we would).

If he could get it for $550. Would that be a good deal? Is there any things we should look at besides the obvious (firebrick, gaskets, cracks, etc). Thanks

 

[begreen]

Personally, I would move on and look for another stove. But that is me.

 

[DexterDay]

Personally, I would move on and look for another stove. But that is me.

I respect your opinion. Enough said. - told him to look into the Englander 13 or 30. But he wants a "Quality" used stove. You can close the thread Begreen. Moving on. - thought it was a Jotul... Thanks again

 

[begreen]

Keep your eyes open, there will be others.