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Old wood heater

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You get terrible efficiency that way, even with a good stove.

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One way to get the best warmth is the antique wood stoves. However, because they lacked efficient means of heating, and some posed fire hazards, they were quickly replaced. Since stoves were created for indoor usage, most antique wood stoves can be found in pristine functioning conditions. Or, at worst, they would require basic repair and maintenance. If you desire to determine the value of an antique wood stove , identification of the piece is necessary.

Old wood heater

This post may contain affiliate links so I earn a commission. Many view antique wood burning stoves as being highly sought after collector items for display only and would be surprised of the number still in use, especially in the remote Ozark Mountain areas and the Appalachians, home to the Foxfire book series. The Foxfire book series, magazines, and specialized books, concentrate on subjects such as wood stove cooking and show a way of life that still exists in America today where many view their antique stoves as a necessity for heating in the winter. Advancements are being made to replace or update the stoves still in use to the more efficient clean burning EPA standards. The durability of the surviving wood stoves is remarkable and you never know for sure where they will make an appearance. For the collector, antique wood stoves are divided into types and models such as pot bellied stoves, the ornately fancy Victorian types, parlor stoves, and country stoves.

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The bad part is starting a fire every morning. Remember Me. If not- I will check into other options. I don't quite understand how they worked this thing. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. I have avoided catalytic stoves because I inevitable burn some shop scraps, etc. All good info gents. The cast parts break, and are expensive to replace. A masonry stove would be at the top of my list. That heated the basement and that heat moved upwards too. Made in Maine back during the energy crisis, late 70s. There are some great efficient and minimally polluting wood stoves out there. Now we have electric heat and the t-stat is kept at 61 to 64 depending on how cold it outside and it always feels cold inside. Then at our vacation home I had a Hearthstone WFP zero clearance fireplace installed with outside air for combustion.

May 16, Antique wood stoves hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and those who appreciate their timeless beauty and practicality. Identification of antique wood stoves involves examining their distinct features and characteristics.

It was an old, all manual firebox. Now I am thinking that btu's in might not be the key to output necessarily. Quote: Originally Posted by stringunion I believe I have a similar stove to what you are calling an Ashley. The fan is loud amd i was going to replace them but I think about the amount of wood I burn all free to me as well and it would be nice to be more efficient and pollute less at the same time. Search this Thread Advanced Search. Joined Mar 30, Messages If your serious about burning wood the stove should have 3 things. Joined Feb 2, Messages Should I use for heat throughout the house? If anyone else has additional models to those listed fire pun intended away. The new stoves make for a cleaner chimney also. After 26 hours on a single burn, the catalyst was at F, while the fire was at about F. I know my pellet stove Harman p61 in the garage throw hotter air amd would probably burn us put of the house in living room. Joined Dec 21, Messages 54 Location Vermont.