Catskill Wood Stove Finish: Brown Enamel Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been heating with wood almost continuously for 40 years... all kinds... antique cast iron, Vermont Castings, Jotul... Bought this sight unseen. The directions are not very good as far as operating it goes and while it says that a bottom heat shield is essential, it fails to supply the $1 scrap of tin, so I made my own. The enamel finish is quite good and it is easy to get a fire started.
The door handle latch is awkward... you need to push on the end of the shaft to compress a spring (using a stick if the stove is hot) and then rotate the handle. There is no ash pan, so you must shovel the ashes out, but that makes keeping the stove tight easier, and it burns the wood to a fine ash so there isn't much to remove.
One more thing... it says 14 inch wood and it means 14 inch wood. It is a good stove for a small or well insulated space.

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CATSKILL-BROWN Finish: Brown Enamel Catskill Wood Stove Quality Cast Construction assures you of years of dependable service. The firebox is constructed of durable cast iron and manufactured for years of use. Excellent for retaining heat and radiance into the home for a longer period of time. Features: -Double cast iron liner reflects heat back into the room. -One-piece full view glass door. -Stainless steel secondary air chamber for clean burning. Specifications: -35,000 BTUs. -Wood fueled. -Heating capacity: 1100 sq ft. -Efficiency: 78pct. -Venting: 6''. -Maximum burn time: 7 hours. -Maximum log length: 16''. -Dimensions: 22''W x 16''D x 25.25''H. -Available finishes: Classic Black, Brown Enamel, Blue Enamel. Installation and Operating Instructions Tax Credit Certificate

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Vogelzang Sentry Coal Stove Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is a typical very low quality example of poor manufacturing. The air control knobs had over a 1/4 inch gap so controlling the burn was impossible. I thought that perhaps I had received a faulty unit so I complained to the people who market this product, and they sent me a replacement feed door. The replacement had an even larger gap than the original. I thought I had seen the bottom of the barrel until I saw this piece of junk. Do not buy this unit."


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High performance stove generates up to 150,000 BTU/hr. Aluminized steel firebox allows stove to accept up to 75 lbs. of coal which burns up to 7-9 hours on a single load. Bi-metallic thermostat provides automatic controlled combustion for even heating. Durable firebox is lined with firebrick to provide years of service. Standard 6in. stove pipe chimney installation. 34in. H x 32in. W x 21in. D. This item is not for sale in the state of Washington. Customers are responsible for checking local codes and regulations prior to purchase. BTU Output: 150,000, Heating Capability (sq. ft.): 2,000, Blower Included: No, Blower (CFM): 100, Blower Power Supply (Volts, Amps): 110, Heat Settings: Manual / thermostatic, Full Load Run Time (Hours): 7 - 9, Fuel Type: Coal, Igniter: Manual, Thermostat Included: Yes, Fire Box/Hopper Capacity (lbs.): 75, Door Opening W x H (in.): 13 x 11, Flue Collar Size (in.): 6, Clearance from Side Wall (in.): 20, Clearance from Rear Wall (in.): 34, Clearance from Corner (in.): 24, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 32 x 21 x 34

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Vogelzang "The Performer" Wood Stove, Model# TR009 Review

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Steel woodstoves like this one are designed to cast off heat quickly/don't reatin it well. Good for the weekend/ambience burner but for aprimary heat source I'd consider Cast Iron which stays hot longer. Also this stove burns differently, higher temps for more efficient burn.
Pros: This woodstove puts off some real heat once you get it going. This is the key phrase-see cons. Elegant apperance/pewter accents/chrome trim. Big glass viewing window. You dont need much clearance dut to rear heat shield. Ash drawer is better than I expected/very useful.The secondary burn is efficient and cranks up the thermometer.The price is about 1/2 of what local woodstove store charging for steel stoves.
Cons- Spiral handle falls off. Woodstove can be hard to get going, testing your patience at times (plan on 1 hour for a good solid burn where you feel confident leaving the room!) I have a mason chimney. This heats our basement well but the upstairs rarely gets beyond the low 60's. The glass does get dirty with every burn despite the "self cleaning" but a little soft scrub works well. It is made in China despite the comapny being a U.S. company (what do the chinese know about woodstoves?) but again a fair price for the product.
I had to get a dolly to get this inside/2 person job. Three perosn job assemblimg (attaching firebox to pedestal...aprox 300 lbs.
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EPA-certified airtight stove burns up to 25 lbs. of wood to heat up to 2200 sq. feet for as long as 12 hours. The Performer boasts heavy-gauge 3/16in. reinforced plate steel, a firebrick-lined firebox, an adjustable high-speed blower and a large ash drawer for easy cleanup. Safety tested to UL Standard 14821998. Not for mobile home installation. Fuel Type: Wood, Heating Capability (sq. ft.): 2,200, Max. Log Size Accepted (L in.): 20, BTU Output: 119,900, Blower Power Supply (Volts, Amps): 110, Blower Included: Yes, Blower (CFM): 100, Full Load Run Time (Hours): 12, Igniter: Manual, Thermostat Included: No, Door Opening W x H (in.): 18 x 9, Firebox Size W x D (in.): 21 x 14, Flue Collar Size (in.): 6, Stove Pipe Included: No, Clearance from Side Wall (in.): 15, Clearance from Rear Wall (in.): 12, Clearance from Corner (in.): 12, EPA Exempt: No, Dimensions W x D x H (in.): 26 1/2 x 26 x 33

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