antique gas kitchen stove


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Old 05-28-11, 11:23 AM
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antique gas kitchen stove

I recently purchased a house built in 1929. In the basement, plumbed in and functional is what I believe to be the original kitchen stove. I want to move it upstairs into the remodeled kitchen. My question is should I install some sort of heat shield behind it? The walls were originally plaster and lath which I replaced with drywall. I'd appreciate any help on this conundrum.
 
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Old 05-29-11, 02:12 PM
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I wouldn't trust a stove from 1929, especially after it's moved. I'd go with the heat shield, if you still want to use it.
 
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Old 05-29-11, 04:21 PM
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This old stove would more than likely have leaks on all the valves.
You really need to have a licensed gas fitter familiar with these appliances give it a good going over first to see if it would be safe to use.

Besides, you need a permit to make changes to your gas lines and someone would be responsible to make sure the stove is safe anyway.
 
 

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