Kent replacement

[Jan Pijpelink]

The baffle of my Kent is warped. Needs to be replaced. Just picked up this Avalon Rainier from 2003 in good to excellent condition. Will clean it up, paint it and install it next spring.

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

Update: Have it wire brushed, cleaned and painted with Stove Bright. Took door apart and cleaned all parts. Door passes dollar test. New handle is on its way. I will do a mid season chimney cleaning tomorrow and then I will swap the Kent for the Rainier.

 

[begreen]

Looks good, That should do the job. Is the stove getting new firebrick?

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

Looks good, That should do the job. Is the stove getting new firebrick?

The firebrick that came with it is in very good condition. Will use that for now. I have an Avalon dealer nearby so if I need some, it would be easy to get.

 

[begreen]

I just renovated the same stove last summer. I think it was the first EPA II stove on the market and a nice, proven simple design.

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

I just renovated the same stove last summer. I think it was the first EPA II stove on the market and a nice, proven simple design.

I saw a CL posting from someone in Buffalo NY who has one from 1999, asking $1,000. I paid $267 for this 2003 insert, so not a bad deal. I will post some pictures when I have it running tomorrow.

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

I installed the Avalon Rainier, after cleaning both chimneys. The lady of the house helped me lifting it into the fireplace. Attached are pics of the first burn and secondaries. So far, so good.
New handle is coming in next week. Need some firebrick, on its way.

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

Virtually no smoke from the chimney. The temperature of the wall above the mantel is 15 degrees lower than with the Kent, meaning much less heat going out through the chimney. Very impressed so far.

 

[Jan Pijpelink]

After I get used to the Rainier, I will write a review.