We need to replace our CDW FA288. Our relatively new insulated chimney liner is too big for modern stoves, hubby unwilling to replace. But by whatever divine intervention, I've found the exact same stove with little use, all pictures appear it to be in great condition. But it's 4 hours away. Cast iron is known to be brittle, I can access a truck, would need to hire some brawn to get this done but how do you transport such a heavy, cast iron object without cracking something. Especially something 35 years old, give or take.
Transporting CDW FA288
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At 634 pounds you are going to need an industrial equipment moving company, or have someone take it apart first.
Being that old it most likely needs disassembled and re cemented anyway. That is an easy option for moving but really these stoves are not to bad to move and no they are not that delicate
Welll ..poop. If it needs re-cementing, I might as well just order the inner top, dissemble ours and put it back together. The part is about the same price as this used stove. But I'm curious, our stove and this used one are the same age, give it take a year or two. Our chimney technician always does a thorough inspection of the fire box and had yet to find any air leaks.
Did he check it while burning? There really is no way other than that to check
Well, damn, aren't you full of good news😂
No, chimney and stove stuff always done August/ September. He always turns out lights, puts intense light in stove and looking outside, also uses flashlight and carefully stares at everything inside the stove. So how do you test for leaks? Incense stick? We have carbon monoxide detectors (the kind that give actual readings) in rooms with the stoves, they're always zero.
No, chimney and stove stuff always done August/ September. He always turns out lights, puts intense light in stove and looking outside, also uses flashlight and carefully stares at everything inside the stove. So how do you test for leaks? Incense stick? We have carbon monoxide detectors (the kind that give actual readings) in rooms with the stoves, they're always zero.
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