Need help with repairs! Pacific Energy Super 27

[Srzappia]

We purchased a used Pacific Energy Super 27, said to be in great condition, “burns great but will eventually need a new baffle”. There looks to be more significant damage and I’m looking for guidance on whether or not we can safely repair/find replacement parts and if it’s worth the money to repair vs. trying to find another used stove in good condition. We are financially strapped, have both used wood burning stoves but never repaired one. This one looks to need a new baffle asap, railset, new bricks (we have 6 intact), baffle gasket? The crack on top seems to have been sealed but we don’t know the details. Thank you in advance!

 

[stoveliker]

It's been over fired, the white on top indicates that.
You've been swindled.
I would find another stove...

 

[Woody Stover]

Not worth fixing. Parts aren't cheap, and with a crack like that, it is scrap.
Buying used is a crapshoot. You have to closely inspect the stove for damage, but you still can't be sure that it hasn't been abused to some degree. Gonna be hard to find anything good, especially at this time of year.
I'd consider a "value" stove from Lowe's, HD etc. They are around $1K or under, depending on size. Drolet and Englander are well-regarded here. I saw Pleasant Hearth at Menards a couple days ago. It looked OK but I don't know if it's quite as good. You might go that route for now, and then start looking for a deal on a used stove of better quality, which will probably take a while to find.

Hmm, qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit..

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/pleasant-hearth-2-200-sq-ft-pedestal-wood-stove-with-stainless-steel-ash-lip-hws-2200

That said, any modern stove, catalytic or secondary-burn like the Super, will require dry wood to produce decent heat. If you haven't got wood that's been split and stacked to dry in the wind for at least a couple summers, I wouldn't even attempt to burn wood this year. If you split and stack soft Maple or other lightweight wood now, it might get fairly dry by next fall.

 

[begreen]

Eventually? That baffle was toast a long time ago. I'm sorry to see this, hope it was cheap. The crack on the top shows abuse, indicating there is a good chance the flame shield is shot or missing. It will need to be welded. The stove needs a full rehab. In addition to the trashed baffle, the firebricks are shot, the insulation side blankets need replacement. I'd do the door gasket at the same time.

 

[begreen]

Many SBI stoves including Drolet models are offering the tax credit too.

 

[Srzappia]

It's been over fired, the white on top indicates that.
You've been swindled.
I would find another stove...

We were afraid so…thanks for your reply.

 

[Srzappia]

Not worth fixing. Parts aren't cheap, and with a crack like that, it is scrap.
Buying used is a crapshoot. You have to closely inspect the stove for damage, but you still can't be sure that it hasn't been abused to some degree. Gonna be hard to find anything good, especially at this time of year.
I'd consider a "value" stove from Lowe's, HD etc. They are around $1K or under, depending on size. Drolet and Englander are well-regarded here. I saw Pleasant Hearth at Menards a couple days ago. It looked OK but I don't know if it's quite as good. You might go that route for now, and then start looking for a deal on a used stove of better quality, which will probably take a while to find.

Hmm, qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit..

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/pleasant-hearth-2-200-sq-ft-pedestal-wood-stove-with-stainless-steel-ash-lip-hws-2200

That said, any modern stove, catalytic or secondary-burn like the Super, will require dry wood to produce decent heat. If you haven't got wood that's been split and stacked to dry in the wind for at least a couple summers, I wouldn't even attempt to burn wood this year. If you split and stack soft Maple or other lightweight wood now, it might get fairly dry by next fall.

Thanks so much

 

[Srzappia]

Eventually? That baffle was toast a long time ago. I'm sorry to see this, hope it was cheap. The crack on the top shows abuse, indicating there is a good chance the flame shield is shot or missing. It will need to be welded. The stove needs a full rehab. In addition to the trashed baffle, the firebricks are shot, the insulation side blankets need replacement. I'd do the door gasket at the same time.

Ugh, yes this is what we thought. Thank you…