chainsawaddict
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A fella had a new one, unassembled in his basement, and decided to get rid of it. it has to be 30 years old, but NEVER used. Im putting it on my porch, anybody have any experience with them??
Just bought a NEW Jotul Combifire #1
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chainsawaddict
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well, my porch plan is falling through
. I've found out this stove is rated at 35,000 BTUs. Does anybody know how that is related to square feet heating potential?
My main floor is 1050 square feet, upstairs is 600.
anybody think this stove would work as a main stove, replacing my 40,000 btu blaze king? The blaze king easily heats the house until -10, depending on wind, without wind, even less than that.
Ill buy a beer for anyone who helps out!
. I've found out this stove is rated at 35,000 BTUs. Does anybody know how that is related to square feet heating potential?My main floor is 1050 square feet, upstairs is 600.
anybody think this stove would work as a main stove, replacing my 40,000 btu blaze king? The blaze king easily heats the house until -10, depending on wind, without wind, even less than that.
Ill buy a beer for anyone who helps out!
smokinj
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just by the btu rateing alone they are close!
chainsawaddict
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yeah, the wierd thing is ive been looking at a lot of stoves online and it really seems to vary. maybe manufacturers are smudging #s.
The combifire obviously doesnt have a blower either.
smokinj
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yes the btu rateing on some are bs but if it looks like it will stand up to a good hot fire your good to go!
chainsawaddict
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its a brand new jotul...?
chainsawaddict
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I guess I can just try it, its not like these stoves are heavy or anything. I can always switch back...:greenchainsaw:
smokinj
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30 years old(just never used) how thick is the metal on it?
chainsawaddict
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well.....sight unseen.:dunno:
smokinj
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they are a good stove company like to see a new 30 year old stove should be cool
chainsawaddict
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Cool!
The stove just got here yesterday, I assembled it this morning. Its the real deal. Pretty cool old stove. I love how the lid folds under the stove and you can put the fire screen on. Pretty heavy for a little stove, too. Gotta love that cast.
They dont make stuff like they used too.
The stove just got here yesterday, I assembled it this morning. Its the real deal. Pretty cool old stove. I love how the lid folds under the stove and you can put the fire screen on. Pretty heavy for a little stove, too. Gotta love that cast.
They dont make stuff like they used too.
outdoorlivin247
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Ill buy a beer for anyone who helps out!
You still owe me a beer for the Burr Oak/Locust thread...
logbutcher
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You got one of the original imports from Norway from the 70's---a gem.
It was part of the renaissance of wood burning that included Euro companies such as Jotul, Lange, Morso, and a slew of US innovators such as Vermont Castings, Hearthstone, Fisher, and others.
Check out a few things before burning: joints between the cast iron plates (push furnace cement into the joints with a procto-gloved finger ), the gasketing in the door and outlet pipe. Use a smoke pellet ( dealers have them) in the closed stove and outlet or a strong light in the stove for leaks.
Check the gasket with a dollar bill with the door shut all around; if it slides out anywhere, replace it. You'll probably need to redo the gasket anyhow.
Shine a good light over the cast plates for cracks. Otherwise, you're good to go.
How'd you deserve the gift ?
It was part of the renaissance of wood burning that included Euro companies such as Jotul, Lange, Morso, and a slew of US innovators such as Vermont Castings, Hearthstone, Fisher, and others.
Check out a few things before burning: joints between the cast iron plates (push furnace cement into the joints with a procto-gloved finger ), the gasketing in the door and outlet pipe. Use a smoke pellet ( dealers have them) in the closed stove and outlet or a strong light in the stove for leaks.
Check the gasket with a dollar bill with the door shut all around; if it slides out anywhere, replace it. You'll probably need to redo the gasket anyhow.
Shine a good light over the cast plates for cracks. Otherwise, you're good to go.
How'd you deserve the gift ?
chainsawaddict
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address?
Zodiac45
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Combi's are a very cool old stove and your quite lucky too find one in new condition. They were called combi's for the viewing (screen) and heating possibilities. Pretty funky looking too! Good luck with it.
logbutcher
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You got one of the original imports from Norway from the 70's---a gem.
It was part of the renaissance of wood burning that included Euro companies such as Jotul, Lange, Morso, and a slew of US innovators such as Vermont Castings, Hearthstone, Fisher, and others.
Check out a few things before burning: joints between the cast iron plates (push furnace cement into the joints with a procto-gloved finger ), the gasketing in the door and outlet pipe. Use a smoke pellet ( dealers have them) in the closed stove and outlet or a strong light in the stove for leaks.
Check the gasket with a dollar bill with the door shut all around; if it slides out anywhere, replace it. You'll probably need to redo the gasket anyhow.
Shine a good light over the cast plates for cracks. Otherwise, you're good to go.
How'd you deserve the gift ?
P.S. I like my buddy from Texas, prefer LAPHROAIG. PM me quick for the send-to address.
It was part of the renaissance of wood burning that included Euro companies such as Jotul, Lange, Morso, and a slew of US innovators such as Vermont Castings, Hearthstone, Fisher, and others.
Check out a few things before burning: joints between the cast iron plates (push furnace cement into the joints with a procto-gloved finger ), the gasketing in the door and outlet pipe. Use a smoke pellet ( dealers have them) in the closed stove and outlet or a strong light in the stove for leaks.
Check the gasket with a dollar bill with the door shut all around; if it slides out anywhere, replace it. You'll probably need to redo the gasket anyhow.
Shine a good light over the cast plates for cracks. Otherwise, you're good to go.
How'd you deserve the gift ?
P.S. I like my buddy from Texas, prefer LAPHROAIG. PM me quick for the send-to address.
chainsawaddict
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You got one of the original imports from Norway from the 70's---a gem.
It was part of the renaissance of wood burning that included Euro companies such as Jotul, Lange, Morso, and a slew of US innovators such as Vermont Castings, Hearthstone, Fisher, and others.
Check out a few things before burning: joints between the cast iron plates (push furnace cement into the joints with a procto-gloved finger ), the gasketing in the door and outlet pipe. Use a smoke pellet ( dealers have them) in the closed stove and outlet or a strong light in the stove for leaks.
Check the gasket with a dollar bill with the door shut all around; if it slides out anywhere, replace it. You'll probably need to redo the gasket anyhow.
Shine a good light over the cast plates for cracks. Otherwise, you're good to go.
How'd you deserve the gift ?
where can i get furnace cement?
I did the dollar bill trick and the spotlight trick. everything is in great shape.
This thing has never been fired. A jotul dealer in NC had it in his warehouse, didnt even have the legs on it!
I only wish it was bigger. Do you have any idea how big a home it would heat?
logbutcher
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Get furnace cement at any good hardware shop or stove dealer; by the jar or better for shoving into the joints: a caulking tube.
BTU capacity may be on the Jotul site.
Where are you in "NE" ? If you don't want it, Steve or I will take it off your hands.
chainsawaddict
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Get furnace cement at any good hardware shop or stove dealer; by the jar or better for shoving into the joints: a caulking tube.
BTU capacity may be on the Jotul site.
Where are you in "NE" ? If you don't want it, Steve or I will take it off your hands.
Are you kidding? Im thinking about building a smaller house around it:greenchainsaw:
here's some pics
sorry if they're sideways..
Oh, and here NE stands for Nebraska
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logbutcher
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Are you kidding? Im thinking about building a smaller house around it:greenchainsaw:
here's some pics
sorry if they're sideways..
Oh, and here NE stands for Nebraska
The Jotul looks like a virgin !! :censored: Lucky find !
You could get a vague BTU output by calculating the firebox volume, then comparing it to newer stoves with a similar sized firebox. Remember though, that EPA stoves are more efficient, but you can't fully control the air like you can on yours and pre-EPA stoves. I remember a friend in northern Massachusetts ( in "N. E." ) on the N.H. border that heated a large living room , ~ 15 X 20 , with a Combifire.
Forget the "NE", thought it was "New England". I'll take the Laphroaig however.:monkey:
