I found a 1980 resolute in blue that has never had a fire in it and is almost mint minus a few chips in the paint. What do you think it's worth?
VC Resolute from 1980
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That is quite a find. The enameled version of this stove sold for about $500 back then. It's value today would depend on how much one loves this stove. We had one and it was a great little stove and perfect for heating our little 800 sq ft house (no insulation) back then. I would not be surprised to see the right person in the right location pay over $1000 for it. That of course is going to depend on the local market. In New England it would be snapped up quickly, but I don't know about WV.
Well I bought it today for much less than $1000. I had no idea it was 36 years old till I got it home. Pretty happy.
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So what Sq footage are these stoves rated for? I have 1350 sq feet but it's a Chalet with high ceilings in the front area of the house. What kind of burn times can I expect from this stove?
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I bought a black one two years ago for $500. I plan to take it apart and cement the joints one day. In the meantime, bought an EPA tube insert to fit in the fireplace. The Resolute was a superior heater, and I loved dropping wood in the top, now I almost have to lay down to feed the insert. My folks still use their Resolute, and I sweep their chimney every year. There is very little creosote each year.
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So the flue exit is not round. It's like 5.5 in by 6.5 inches or so. Where can I get that? Also I'm planning to run stove pipe to a reducer because my manufactured fireplace has an 8 inch flue. Also thinking of just getting a cheap stove board to put it on for now. Next year I'm planning to have my fireplace hearth extended so I can put it right in front of the fireplace and get it off the floor. Would one of the imperial boards be ok for now?
Well I should have the Resolute going in the next couple of days. I see that I should put sand in the bottom. Is there a special type of sand I should use?
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Never used any sand. It fills with ash in short order. If you want to use sand, any type would probably do.
So I lit a couple of small fires yesterday. Today I got my delivery of Ash and have her running now. I like it. I love the top loading. I can gett alot of wood in there if need be. My old Jotul F3CB wouldn't hold near as much. This stove rocks so far!
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