Regency R14 info/questions

[MAD MARK]

What's the going rate for a used R14 with trim and blower intact?

I know it's an older insert but still EPA approved, and better than the open fireplace I have now. Any thoughts?

I'm tough skinned, if its chit tell me so. Pictures welcome to show the wife.

 

[begreen]

It's better than an open fireplace for sure. Depending on the condition it could be worth $250 to $500. Does the blower work?

 

[bholler]

They were not bad stoves at all. And last I checked regency still supplied parts. If it is $500 or below and in good working orderI would go for it.

 

[MAD MARK]

Might be able to get it for $350. Says blower is noisy. Just checking on baffle plates. 2 hour drive 1 way.

I'm contemplating waiting and hoping someone buys a new 2020 and needs to offload their "old" insert.

 

[bholler]

Might be able to get it for $350. Says blower is noisy. Just checking on baffle plates. 2 hour drive 1 way.

I'm contemplating waiting and hoping someone buys a new 2020 and needs to offload their "old" insert.

Used inserts don't come up nearly as often as freestanding stoves. I believe the baffle in those was steel plate. If I am correct if all else fails you can get one made at a local metal fabircator

 

[MAD MARK]

Got it for $300. Needed a repaint and cleaned something fierce. Put some oil on the blower it's not that bad.

Something I couldn't find was how to orient the removable air tube. I placed it facing at about 5 o'clock downwards. Seems to be working alright. And the fact the handle is facing straight up isnt too appeasing. Tried turning the "turnbuckle" around but wont work.

It's really too hot for me with our 7.5' ceiling's with the ceiling fan on trying to watch tv.

Cutting the damper and big enough hole was a pain.

 

[begreen]

Looks good. Unless the door latch shaft is keyed it looks like the handle position is adjustable.

 

[MAD MARK]

It is keyed. Rod is shaped like a D...

 

[begreen]

Odd, the manual shows it at about a 45º angle, not straight up. Is the latch cam fully engaged?

 

[MAD MARK]

Yes it is fully latched. I even hit it with my hand. Unless the gasket that is on there is too thick. That's a possibility.

 

[kennyp2339]

what liner did you install?

 

[MAD MARK]

Fireflex 6" with 1/2" insulation. Exactly 19' 9" worth. Ordered from Fireside Chimney and delivered the next via R&L carriers from Michigan to Pittsburgh Pa.

 

[BigJ273]

Good lookin score. I have the i2400. Had to take a spacer out at the end of the year this year to tighten the seal. It was my first year with it and I think the gasket flattened out a small amount after it’s first year of use. Got a good seal now after doing the dollar bill test. Still have two more spacers in there.

 

[MAD MARK]

Thanks I think I am going to try to add a washer to get it to turn some more so the handle is not right in front of the hot air outlet.

 

[begreen]

Thanks I think I am going to try to add a washer to get it to turn some more so the handle is not right in front of the hot air outlet.

That can work if it allows the cam to travel a bit further Have a few washers on hand for fine tuning.