Bought my Dovre Aurora in 1993 and still going strong; just wondering how old some of your stoves are?
How old is your stove?
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woodbooga
cords of mystic memory
ca. 1900 Crawford Century cookstove - just like grammy had. Throws off lots of heat and cooks all our meals from the end of Sept through April. This year, even later!
got my insert waaay back in 2005 lol.
Jkebxjunke
*Politically Incorrect*
my Dare IV insert was put in in 1980
Rookie1
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I bought my Sierra woodburner used 2 years ago,so I dont know age. I also have pot belly in basement that was in outbuilding,also not sure of age but it gets pretty hot if you dont watch draft.
IdahoPanhandle
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We have an older Vermont Castings Encore 2550, a Catalytic burner.
Works fantastic. Heats our entire place with it (2800 square feet).
I just cleaned it out actually, prepping to re-seal the windows in it.
Works fantastic. Heats our entire place with it (2800 square feet).
I just cleaned it out actually, prepping to re-seal the windows in it.
Zodiac45
Paleostoveologist & Sawwhisperer
My kitchen stove is a 1909 Glenwood C model. Like Woodbooger, It's going everyday starting round Oct and it heats about 2/3 the house and cooks everything.
danrclem
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I've got a Fisher Granpa Bear (I think) and I bought it new in the early 1980's. It's in the basement and does a very good job.
Ductape
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My Vermont Castings Defiant is about two years old. It replaced a Resolute Acclaim made in 1979.
Ductape
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P.S. You guys with the big ole cookstoves........ i always figured the fireboxes on cookstoves were relatively small. Apparently i was wrong??
I bought my Federal Airtight 288 in 1987. It accepts a 24" log with ease through the side loading door. I intend to burn 5 cords of firewood with it this year, perhaps a couple of more if it really gets cold. I love a cast iron stove, especially one that tips the scales at about 550 lb.
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Locoweed
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Bought my Regency in 1997. Still going strong & saving me lots of money in the winter.
My kitchen stove is a 1909 Glenwood C model. Like Woodbooger, It's going everyday starting round Oct and it heats about 2/3 the house and cooks everything.
Very nice. I am truly jealous.
hangnail
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My kitchen stove is a 1909 Glenwood C model. Like Woodbooger, It's going everyday starting round Oct and it heats about 2/3 the house and cooks everything.
i grew up with this same exact stove, smoked back bad though, which i have learned was due to the ineffeciant chiminey and draft. I just bought a new Jutol made in 2007
skid row
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http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=75731&stc=1&d=1218070522
Jensen wood furnace from 1982.
Jensen wood furnace from 1982.
logbutcher
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#1: VC Encore cat 2000
#2. Jotul Oslo 2006
#3. Tempwood top load steel monster 1982 ?
#4. Snorkel Hot Tub aluminum stove 2003
#5. sauna Jotul 602 ( sold last year what I paid for it in 1989-$400.)
Now to lurk before the Woodpiles.:censored:
Steve's cookstove is a a classic still used around here.Ask him how the beans taste made on it. He may invite us over one Sat nite.
#2. Jotul Oslo 2006
#3. Tempwood top load steel monster 1982 ?
#4. Snorkel Hot Tub aluminum stove 2003
#5. sauna Jotul 602 ( sold last year what I paid for it in 1989-$400.)
Now to lurk before the Woodpiles.:censored:
Steve's cookstove is a a classic still used around here.Ask him how the beans taste made on it. He may invite us over one Sat nite.
TKeller
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1983 Country Flame Insert
Bought at a hardware store for $825.00 in 1983 the year the house was built. Double glass doors and considered top of the line. Original fan and thermodisc. Replaced power chord and three way switch twice. The two homeowners of this house have gotten their money's worth....... However, am not happy with high wood usage, creosote buildup, and problems with air leakage around double glass doors. Want new unit but what's available in this area with 6 inch flex liner will run around $4000.00. So undecided. However, you have to admit the older stoves were meant to last albeit inefficient.
Bought at a hardware store for $825.00 in 1983 the year the house was built. Double glass doors and considered top of the line. Original fan and thermodisc. Replaced power chord and three way switch twice. The two homeowners of this house have gotten their money's worth....... However, am not happy with high wood usage, creosote buildup, and problems with air leakage around double glass doors. Want new unit but what's available in this area with 6 inch flex liner will run around $4000.00. So undecided. However, you have to admit the older stoves were meant to last albeit inefficient.
Rookie1
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Hey Skid my BIL has/had one just like yours from same era.He ran it so hard it it was cracking,cant remember details. He liked it so much he took it out and went to fab shop. They copied it for him and used thicker steel.So he still has Jensen I guess.
urhstry
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Harman mark III hand-fired. I don't think anyone makes a better stove for the money. Burns coal perfect and wood even better. About 21 years old
Jotul F3CB ~15 months
Piece of :censored: zero clearance hack job for 7 years before that.
Piece of :censored: zero clearance hack job for 7 years before that.
