Hi everyone,
I need some help deciding if we should buy a 1990 Jotul 3TDIC-2 that's available at our local Restore. I've already put our name on it, and have to decide by tomorrow whether we are buying it or not. I spent the weekend learning about the stove and am now not sure. It's for use in a 12 x 12 (with a loft) "weekend" cabin. There are no cracks in the stove and the plates are all straight and in good shape. I haven't looked at the cat yet (just learned about them), but can check on it today. I don't expect it to be in good shape but you never know. The stove also needs new seals. The thing that bothers me the most is that the damper mechanism is missing. The previous stove owner rigged up a rod to open and close the damper but you have to open the top (while it's hot!) to get to it. I looked up the prove and we can get a new damper mechanism for about $85.00 (plus shipping). We might need the bracket, too for another $20.00. Another possible problem is the flu pipe is now coming out the back. We'd like to change it to come out the top so it can be closer to the wall but I'm worried that the screws will be hard to get out after if it's been that way for 20 years. The cat thing is annoying, too.. but for the little amount we will use it a new cat will probably last forever for us. I like the idea of being green.
It's a very pretty white enamel stove... comes with a screen for fire viewing. I admit that aesthetics play a big part for us in purchasing a stove for the cabin. We want to be able to see the fire and get that fireplace feel. I like the enamel and I even like the look of the chips on the paint as it matches the cabin rustic theme. We would use it on the weekends that we go to the cabin. We like the idea of being able to view an open fire but I can't find anything online about how that effects the running of the stove. Would the stove get too hot with the draft from the open door?
The current price is $310, but I think they will come down if I explain the costs of what the stove needs. (they themselves don't know much about it) I'm just wondering what a fair price would be to ask?
Thanks in advance for advice and suggestions...
Leslie in Maine
I need some help deciding if we should buy a 1990 Jotul 3TDIC-2 that's available at our local Restore. I've already put our name on it, and have to decide by tomorrow whether we are buying it or not. I spent the weekend learning about the stove and am now not sure. It's for use in a 12 x 12 (with a loft) "weekend" cabin. There are no cracks in the stove and the plates are all straight and in good shape. I haven't looked at the cat yet (just learned about them), but can check on it today. I don't expect it to be in good shape but you never know. The stove also needs new seals. The thing that bothers me the most is that the damper mechanism is missing. The previous stove owner rigged up a rod to open and close the damper but you have to open the top (while it's hot!) to get to it. I looked up the prove and we can get a new damper mechanism for about $85.00 (plus shipping). We might need the bracket, too for another $20.00. Another possible problem is the flu pipe is now coming out the back. We'd like to change it to come out the top so it can be closer to the wall but I'm worried that the screws will be hard to get out after if it's been that way for 20 years. The cat thing is annoying, too.. but for the little amount we will use it a new cat will probably last forever for us. I like the idea of being green.
It's a very pretty white enamel stove... comes with a screen for fire viewing. I admit that aesthetics play a big part for us in purchasing a stove for the cabin. We want to be able to see the fire and get that fireplace feel. I like the enamel and I even like the look of the chips on the paint as it matches the cabin rustic theme. We would use it on the weekends that we go to the cabin. We like the idea of being able to view an open fire but I can't find anything online about how that effects the running of the stove. Would the stove get too hot with the draft from the open door?
The current price is $310, but I think they will come down if I explain the costs of what the stove needs. (they themselves don't know much about it) I'm just wondering what a fair price would be to ask?
Thanks in advance for advice and suggestions...
Leslie in Maine