VC CW2500

[R.Alfano]

For the people that own this insert, are you happy with it?

I did a search, but came up with nothing.

I know of a used one for sale that i am looking at.

 

[BrotherBart]

The stove is also sold as the Dutchwest DW2500. Two different forum members had welds crack on theirs in their first burning season last year.

Search for DW2500.

 

[Corie]

Yeah, the stove certainly didn't get a good reputation here in the first year we'd really heard anything from it. Sorry that we don't have more news than that!

 

[Tendencies]

Since I had mine replaced late last season with an identical unit I've been burning 24/7 this season to see if it's gonna hold up, they supported the box with shims so I know it won't drop but I'm doing a daily inspection of the welds just to be sure. So far so good, -15 this morning here and she's putting out all the heat I need. Hope it stands up for the duration..

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[mattro]

I bought one of these last year. Since I have never tried to use an airtight insert I did not know what to expect. My gut insctinct is that is has alot of air leaks. I redid the gasket around the front glass, but I still get alot of flames with the door closed. Wood seems to burn too fast. Large logs do not last thru the night. I have to get up at 3 or 4 in the morning and feed the insert.

I never thought of broken or leaking welds. How would I check for that?

Also, I broke the glass in the door. Should I try to get a replacement from the manufacturer, or have a piece cut? I has radius 'corners'.