Let's talk Vermont Castings

[Fod01]

I'm still a VC fanboy, but I run a burn-tube Montpelier insert. I hope the new units help to build up the brand.

 

[bholler]

I'm still a VC fanboy, but I run a burn-tube Montpelier insert. I hope the new units help to build up the brand.

That is a great stove

 

[DBoon]

That cabinet is surrounded by solid masonry And a coarse of brick behind the cabinet in front of the wall. pipe is insulated 8”

Holy smokes, Styx, does that brick feature double as a throne in the off-season?

 

[Styx]

Holy smokes, Styx, does that brick feature double as a throne in the off-season?

Yeah it is impressive. It was part of the reason we bought the house. I would never have something like that built. But I want to keep it looking the same when I replace the insert.

 

[agonyzhou]

Aspen C3 - We pulled the ash pan from the old unit, created a special bimetallic start up air system to allow easy startups and boost air as the fire dies, but took the stove to single burn rate since it is so small. It's a surprising little heater than actually burns MUCH longer than makes sense. Efficiency is up, much more simple construction and gasket seams versus furnace cement on the previous model. Pretty unit combination bottom airwash/coal bed air system, all linked to the bimetallic boost.

Corie,
I am interested in the Aspen C3 because it is the only small stove that has a cook top and is EPA 2020 certified. It claims a 10 hours burn time which is hard to believe. Can you tell us the testing condition to achieve this burn time?

 

[Todd]

Corie,
I am interested in the Aspen C3 because it is the only small stove that has a cook top and is EPA 2020 certified. It claims a 10 hours burn time which is hard to believe. Can you tell us the testing condition to achieve this burn time?

The small Jotul 602 V2 has a cook top and is EPA 2020 certified.

 

[SpaceBus]

My current Insert (Winterwarm) has plenty of heat for what I use. I’ve been heating the entire house that past two weeks, it keeps the house plenty warm but it’s only dropping down into the 30’s at night. I would like something with a similar look. It is the fireplace system so the insert sits in the “energy cabinet” insulated steel with two vents that come out the top. That cabinet is surrounded by solid masonry And a coarse of brick behind the cabinet in front of the wall. pipe is insulated 8”View attachment 265709

Was this originally a regular masonry fireplace? Never seen so much brick work around a woodstove before! It really is something.

 

[agonyzhou]

The small Jotul 602 V2 has a cook top and is EPA 2020 certified.

Thanks, that's a good looking little bomb.

 

[newguyjoe]

Hi guys,
Didnt see anyone in this thread that owns one of the new stoves. I have the Dauntless and so far its pretty good.Havent gotten much cold weather yet to really test it out but i have heated us out of the room on a little bit of a warmer night.

 

[begreen]

Hi guys,
Didnt see anyone in this thread that owns one of the new stoves. I have the Dauntless and so far its pretty good.Havent gotten much cold weather yet to really test it out but i have heated us out of the room on a little bit of a warmer night.

I have a sweet spot for the Resolute and am looking forward to hearing how this works out for you.

 

[DBoon]

The enameled VC stoves were always beautiful to look at. It would be great if they were reliable performers. I guess time will tell.

I definitely have a soft spot for these stoves from 30 or so years ago.

 

[Simonkenton]

Back in 1988 I bought a new Resolute for my new log cabin on Lake Sinclair in Georgia. I loved that stove, it was beautiful.
I also got my brother and my mother to buy the same stoves for their houses and they loved 'em.

I hope y'all get the company straightened out because y'all used to make the best stoves on the market.

 

[Todd]

The Dauntless looks like a nice upgrade for me. The top loading feature sure would be nice for my bad knees. I think my 22' straight up chimney should handle a down draft stove pretty well but I'm still a little worried about the innards of this stove.

 

[SpaceBus]

The Dauntless looks like a nice upgrade for me. The top loading feature sure would be nice for my bad knees. I think my 22' straight up chimney should handle a down draft stove pretty well but I'm still a little worried about the innards of this stove.

Is the Jotul too small? The "baby defiant" as I call it was one of our second picks when stove shopping, and I would probably get one if we add on to our house or build a new one.

 

[Diabel]

There are many good stoves out there. I would be worried about the flexburn system......

 

[Todd]

Is the Jotul too small? The "baby defiant" as I call it was one of our second picks when stove shopping, and I would probably get one if we add on to our house or build a new one.

The Jotul is working well but there are times I wish I had a bit longer burn. Also squatting down to load that tiny firebox is hard on my back and knees.

I always wanted a top loader but never pulled the trigger because of bad reviews.

 

[SpaceBus]

The Jotul is working well but there are times I wish I had a bit longer burn. Also squatting down to load that tiny firebox is hard on my back and knees.

I always wanted a top loader but never pulled the trigger because of bad reviews.

I sit on a leather hassock to load our Morso, but it might be a bit taller than the 602. The low output on the Dauntless is a nice touch. In our current setup we light the Morso once or twice a day when it's cold and just use the cookstove in milder weather. I have a feeling the Dauntless would be able to keep a low burn all day and then have coals left over for bed time loading.

 

[Todd]

There are many good stoves out there. I would be worried about the flexburn system......

I am worried about the flexburn, have been for awhile but I've known Corie on this forum from the beginning and trust what he says so I just may pull the trigger on the Dauntless. The Jotul F45 is another contender or I may just keep the 602 for this year and see how these new stoves work out for others.

 

[Diabel]

I am worried about the flexburn, have been for awhile but I've known Corie on this forum from the beginning and trust what he says so I just may pull the trigger on the Dauntless. The Jotul F45 is another contender or I may just keep the 602 for this year and see how these new stoves work out for others.

Does it have to be a toploader? Keystone...?

 

[Todd]

Does it have to be a toploader? Keystone...?

I'd prefer it. Had a keystone for years, great stove but want to avoid the cat and the side load would be tight and wrong side.

 

[Diabel]

Sorry, when i was typing my previous post, it crossed my mind....maybe this is the same Todd who had the Keystone.....naaah

 

[begreen]

The Dauntless looks like a nice upgrade for me. The top loading feature sure would be nice for my bad knees. I think my 22' straight up chimney should handle a down draft stove pretty well but I'm still a little worried about the innards of this stove.

What questions did you have? Ask Corie. I am curious how the test under a variety of installation circumstances from low to high draft. (short to very tall flues) and softwood vs hardwoods. I'd also like to know more about how HHT endurance tests refractory assemblies.

 

[SpaceBus]

What questions did you have? Ask Corie. I am curious how the test under a variety of installation circumstances from low to high draft. (short to very tall flues) and softwood vs hardwoods. I'd also like to know more about how HHT endurance tests refractory assemblies.

The refractory package is ultimately what swayed us away from the Dauntless, as attractive as the enamel is. The previous owners of our house destroyed a beautiful 1975 VC Defiant I with just occasional vacation use so we were very nervous about continuous use.

 

[newVC]

--We're really proud of the launch of the recent Aspen C3 and Dauntless and I'd like to answer any questions and provide supporting data on testing performed to make sure these units are more reliable, easier to operate and last longer than VC designs of the past.

Hi, we have an Aspen C3 that we had professionally installed about two months ago. So far we love it. The installation specs say that in a corner install, the corners can be 3" from a combustible wall. That seems incredibly close! We put it 5" away at the corners but still the wall seems to get hot when we are running the stove hot. Is there a reason it can be that close or is it a mistake? Considering adding a heat shield of some kind but not sure what is best.

A bit concerned as my next door neighbors nearly burnt down their garage last night with a homemade stove made out of a 50 gallon barrel, with metal flashing attached directly to the wall. Just want to do it right

 

[begreen]

That looks great. If the installation followed the tested clearance requirements it's ok.
Keep us posted on how this stove works out for you. It's been much improved and we are eager to learn more about how it works in the real world.