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  1. J

    Wood Stove Restoration

    I have a brassflame wood stove that isn't in terrible shape but could use some sprucing up. I was going to buff it and try and get all the rust off then apply a coat of Imperial Stove Polish to it, but when I went to buff the metal and get all the surface rust off of it, a coating, almost like a...
  2. DanLee

    Jotul 500 Rust

    Have an Ivory colored Jotul 500 that the top has rusted, along with a few chips here and there. The top is the biggest concern. I contacted a local Jotul dealer a couple of years ago and inquired about how to resolve...they basically told me to live with it, as it is finished with a ceramic...
    • DanLee
    • Thread
    • jotul 500 paint porcelain refinishing rust
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Jotul
  3. EG GREV NED MIN ELD

    F-500 in need of love.

    I have an opportunity to purchase a neglected F-500. I know nothing about it, as I haven't seen it yet. I know it's difficult to put a number on something with such little information, but how much do you think this is worth? My plan is to refinish it and give it to my cousin. (I already own...
  4. M

    14 year old Quadra Fire Santa Fe rust advice

    I went to change the combustion blower on our much loved Santa Fe and found pretty bad rust on the flange where the fan screws to. It was actually hanging there quite loosely and some of the screw holes are no more. I don't have confidence in my ability to repair it. If it was your stove...
  5. J

    What’s causing this?

    Stove England 24-ACD /50-SHW24 We started burning and it slowly started to leak. We thought maybe it was our wood, but we were told it’s seasoned and it splits like butter (oak wood). We thought it was the temperature. Our stove gets to 300-450. Runs on the colder side at night. The pipe is...
  6. M

    Kuuma Vapor-fire Rust

    Brand new VF installed end of April. Ended up having condensation form and now I have a rust issue. Anyone else run into this and what do I do?
  7. S

    Olympic Franklin '49' Stove - Seeking Repair/Hazard Information

    I am trying to learn more about this stove and ask for advice about a couple issues with it. Is there any way to find out the age of this stove? I understand this is an Olympic Franklin stove and it is marked '49.' I've included a photo of this. The house was built in 1957 and it's possible...
  8. L

    Heatilator rusted out firebox, what are possible solutions and approx cost...

    I just discovered that the firebox of my basement fireplace Heatilator is rusted out. (I only discovered this because I am working from home due to covid-19, LOL). This fireplace hasn't been used probably for 15 years. So, the 2 problems are replacing the firebox and probably chimney...
  9. FirstFisher

    Questions from a newbie about restoring an old Fisher (Grandpa III perhaps?)

    Hello, I grew up in the city with central heat and air. When my husband and I moved to a more rural area we were excited that our home already had an old Fisher wood stove. We've trying to fix it up, but there is quite a bit of rust and pitting on the surface. Using a wire brush and steel wool...
  10. A

    Rust in Wood Stove - Told I need completely new stove and chimney - Thoughts?

    Yesterday I had a chimney company come to do a basic chimney clean on my wood stove. I've been using the wood stove for over 3 years and have it cleaned each year. This year I had to use a new company and they did a chimney inspection along with the clean. When they conducted their inspection...
  11. D

    Top of Nashua stove is rusted and pitted

    Hi guys, I'm new here and new to wood burning stoves in general. I recently bought a house that came with a Nashua stove and it's been very useful this past winter. I have noticed however that the top of the stove is starting to rust and is starting to get pitted (there are a couple of little...
  12. S

    Refurbishing Jotul Alpha (1989)

    I recently came into possession of a Jotul Alpha manufactured in 1989. The idea is to eventually use this to heat my detached two car garage workshop. I have had zero experience with woodstoves so I am learning as I go. The stove appears to have the majority of parts aside from a hinge pin...
    • SperamusMeliora
    • Thread
    • jotul jotul alpha refurbish refurbishing rust
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Jotul
  13. M

    Fireplace flue - unusual blob

    Hi, We've got an unusual blob formed on the external wall of the chimney flue. Just wondering if you have seen anything like that before and know what it could be? The flue kit has been installed new in Sept-Oct 2015 Haven't touched it yet, as don't want to damage the flue any further just at...
  14. A

    Vermont Castings Resolute III Rebuild

    Well...here we go! I bought an older VC Resolute III and upon my first fire...smoke leaked from everywhere! Rebuild time! This is my first attempt. I ordered a new gasket kit and new cement. Today I completely disassembled the stove & started removing the surface rust. This will be a tedious...
  15. S

    Painting a Defiant II with light surface rust

    I have a Defiant with surface rust. No deep pitting or anything like that. I've been torn between Stove bright or Williams Stove Polish. Leaning to paint...wondering if this process will work......brush loose rust etc away, apply OSPHO, allow to dry overnight, then spray with Stove Bright...
  16. R

    Quadrafire Isle Royal rusting

    Hello, I have a quadrafire isle royale stove that has surface rust (I have an old dog that licks the stove). The stove is matte black so I plan on using a wire brush and vinegar to remove the rust and then re-paint it with stove paint. The question I have is that the top loading part, the...
    • roc1784y
    • Thread
    • isle royale paint quadra fire rust
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: QuadraFire
  17. C

    F500 Oslo rusty new from factory?

    I just got a new F500 Oslo which looks pretty good, but there is a pretty extensive amount of surface rust all over the inside of the top plate. I'm thinking about replacing with a cook plate anyway, so I wanted to see how difficult this is to take out, and was kind of alarmed to see rust...
  18. M

    Removing rust - how far to go?

    Hey Hearth forum I'm doing up an old Jotul F3TD and it's rusty inside in 2 ways: 1. Surface rust on baffle, internal side plates, ect. I've read you can soak these removable parts in white vinegar overnight and the rust comes off with wire brushes really easily. I'm keen to remove rust but...
  19. C

    Condensation on Wood Stove / Outside Air Piping

    Hello. I had a wood stove installed a few years ago. The stove is a Quadra-Fire Explorer II. When I was inspecting the wood stove earlier this year, I noticed a significant amount of surface rust on the bottom back of the stove. I didn't understand why there was so much surface rust build...
  20. H

    Never seen a stove like this..?

    Hey guys, I'm new to the stove world and am hunting for a small stove for my tiny home. I stumbled upon this, which seems too large for my purposes, but I would be willing to restore and sell it. But, what is this? I've never even seen one shaped like this. Is it saveable/sellable? Any info...
  21. T

    Rust spots in a new Opel fireplace

    Hi all, I just noticed last night that there are rust spots in the top of my brand new Opel 3 fireplace that can be seen through the top louver. See attached photo. The fireplace is just a month old and I've only had about 10 fires. It's not currently leaking so I know it came this way. I've...
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