vroycehesterb
03.06.2021 1:52:59
the RIGHT INSERT, LEFT INSERT, and ASHFETTLE are removed from the firebox to accomodate the coal kit, so if ya' don't have them you'll need them. [links]
See full version: 1984 Vermont Castings Resolute with Coal Kit Installed
the RIGHT INSERT, LEFT INSERT, and ASHFETTLE are removed from the firebox to accomodate the coal kit, so if ya' don't have them you'll need them. [links]
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Did the parts in the coal kit (0058) replace some of the original stove parts? here
Sure would like to get more than 2 hours burn time!
Keep removing parts until there is only fireback with the damper assembly left. Woodman's parts plus or grahamthestoveman.com will have those parts, not all of them are made any more. [links]
Sounds like DC prefers the direct vent units. So do I. I am personally not a fan of ventless, too many by-products and moisture into the air. Since you are heating a sun room, lots of windows in a cold climate, you will have lots of moisture condensing on those cold windows. Remember, a lb of burning natural gas releases about a gallon of water into the air.<br /><br />I was going to save some money, had a wood fireplace given to me if I wanted it, and was going to convert it to ng. What I learned was that it was going to cost me more to convert than to get a new unit. The corner fireplace that I got from Lowes is really looking nice - much nicer than what was given to me. I am happy with my decision. more
Re: Converting wood Stove to vent/ventfree gas stove? more
Re: Converting wood Stove to vent/ventfree gas stove?
Re: Converting wood Stove to vent/ventfree gas stove? [links]
Yes it can be done, and generally works quite well. The basic vigilant design has been around for many years and is a good stove, the benefit to having one designed for coal burning is that, depending on which year it is (they changed the design slightly over the years) you will have the convienience of an ash pan and shaker grates which are nice to have no matter what you are burning. The reason Vermont castings cannot reccomend burning wood in it is simply because the USEPA since '88 requires wood stoves to obtain a certain level of emissions output and must be tested for this; vermont castings did not do this because it is not required of coal stoves and thus cannot make statements that might be in contrary of what is required of the company by law. So, as you see the reason burning wood is not mentioned is purely a regulatory technicality and not anthing that would negatively impact your woodburning experience. Now, having said that, if possible if it were me i would burn coal, it is a far superior fuel if it is available in your area, and if you don't cut your wood, is generally on a per btu basis less expensive than buying cordwood. more
I called vermont castings and they said it will burn wood to fast because it has a larger draft. I have a house with alot of downed wood in the forest behind my house. i could switch back to coal later. more
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This model's one of a kind cast iron construction features the handcrafted details that make it as beautiful as it is functional. The coal fire produces amazing heat levels while the automatic thermostat enables hassle free maintenance.
"Shaker" Grate System and Swing-out Ash Pan [links]
Up to 18 hours of Burn Time more