VT Casting umbrella widens

[webby3650]

ok, I'm a newbie and you're scarin me
I'm thinking of buying a Dutchwest 2461 in the near future
Not sure what the deal is with who manufactures them
I know VC did in the past but they seem to have the "Majestic" name on them now
Do all the "not so nice" things people are saying about VC apply to this stove?

Dave

No. It is a totally different design that VC bought many, many years ago. It's a workhorse for the money!

 

[webby3650]

Glad I didn't read this forum before I pulled the trigger on my medium sized insert that fits my needs perfectly and looks exceptionally well..... Also glad I didn't buy the poor quality items that they must have sold in the past..... BUT, they must be doing something right......

Your stove is a totally different design from the ones that have been so problematic. Since they have very few stoves that don't share the same rear combustion system, I would suspect they bought this design from some other company. Like they did Dutchwest. It's pretty common for an established company to buy up little companies that are struggling. If you see a manufacturer offering a stove that's totally different in design than their other stoves, good chance it was an "acquired" design.

 

[drobbins]

Thanks, I feel better now

 

[webby3650]

Thanks, I feel better now

On the other hand, there are other stoves available that are easier to operate and have a much nicer fire view!

 

[drobbins]

I'm open to suggestions
At the moment I'm focused on lining my chimney, will be getting the stove after that
Here's a thread I started describing my situation

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/more-newbie-questions.142212/

Dave

 

[raybonz]

ok, I'm a newbie and you're scarin me
I'm thinking of buying a Dutchwest 2461 in the near future
Not sure what the deal is with who manufactures them
I know VC did in the past but they seem to have the "Majestic" name on them now
Do all the "not so nice" things people are saying about VC apply to this stove?

Dave

The 2461 has little in the way of fragile ceramics and what it did have was protected by cast iron.. I suggest you see one in person then you will know..