Waterford Trinity

[Maine27]

I'm looking at buying a used Waterford Trinity and wanted to know if anyone had any advice/opinions about them.
We will use it in the great room (cathedral ceiling) of a small house.

Also -- does anyone know how long Waterford has been out of business in the US?
Any idea how much they cost when new? The guy wants $1700 for it (which seems a little pricey), although he said he was willing to negotiate.

Thank you,
J

 

[burntime]

I think travis industries bought them out. They own regency and hampton. Do a search on hampton-fire.com I bet it looks familiar. If not you don't have a lot invested in the info ;~)

 

[Maine27]

Thank you -- I'll give it a try.

I've called around and as far as I can tell Waterford stopped selling here about 3 years ago.
This was from memory, so +/- a year.

I've also been told that Trinity's retailed for between 1300-1900.00 when new.

 

[elkimmeg]

Travis does not own Regency These stoves the Waterford owners have had real issues getting parts the ones that were sucesfull ordered them overseas from Europe and waited more tha 6 months At this time I know of no parts distributorship in USA

 

[PA. Woodsman]

I heard the same thing that they were buggers to get any parts or service from. $1,700 sounds high to me-I can't imagine that they were that much more when they were new? I looked at them and the Dovre Aurora in 1993, and went with the Aurora; I'm glad that I did, because even though Dovre was bounced around a few times I can still get parts fairly easily. Good luck to you.

 

[Maine27]

I've found out a bit more:

Stoves retailed more in the 2200-2600 range (the price quote I got before was probably from being on sale).

Lehmans in Ohio carries/distributes the parts:
Toll Free: 888 438 5346
Local: 330 828 8828
Retail Shop Kidron: 330 857 5757

Display: Stanley Errigal Cooker
Parts Distribution: Waterford & Stanley Stoves (North American Market)

They were very nice when I called them (and asked questions about stoves that they haven't carried in a few years).

 

[burntime]

YOur right elk, FPI is the owners. I just looked it up. I wonder where I heard the TI thing???

 

[elkimmeg]

YOur right elk, FPI is the owners. I just looked it up. I wonder where I heard the TI thing???

FPI past support is been terrible to non existant For $1700 I can get a brand new Intrepid probably an Encore or a resolute acclaim which are far better stoves than this old trrinity

$1700 no way Maybe $200

 

[begreen]

Elk's right. Save some bucks and go for an Intrepid or a Jotul 3CB. You'll be happier starting off with a good new stove that is well supported.