R & R on Vermont Castings Woodstove...


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Old 11-21-04, 10:15 AM
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R & R on Vermont Castings Woodstove...

I have dismantled my 15 year old Vermont Castings Defiant Encore woodstove. It needed a new catalytic convector, so I decided to see what shape all the usually unseen parts were in.

I found the "Refractory Assembly" had sections broken off, including most of the lip that supports the convector. In addition, the back of it is cracked through. I presume I'll have to replace this whole unit?

Also, there is a section of the back of the firebox that appears to have rusted/burnt off over the years:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...NOV2104021.jpg

I don't think this is critical (yet), but would like to know why this has happened and if there is a way to slow down the deterioration of this cast piece.

Last, aside from replacing gaskets and general clean-up, is there anything else I should do while I have the stove in pieces?

Thanks for any and all help...

Tom
 

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Old 12-09-04, 12:01 PM
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Red face My question is almost EXACTLY the same!

I have a 12-year old Vermont Castings wood stove (Resolute Acclaim Model #0041), and, even though I've not disassembled any parts (how difficult IS it?), I, too, am concerned about the refractory material that's broken off (kinda looks like styrofoam), and the rust on the fireplates in front of that stuff.

I found a really old (1997!) website:
http://www.homesafe.com/fen/fen005.htm
where a man claiming to be experienced with VC wood stoves volunteered his email address. If I get a response from him, I'll try to summarize any info relevant to our questions here at this forum.

Some sites you may may find helpful are:
http://www.blackswanhome.com/parts/encore0028_2140.htm
and
http://www.vermontcastings.com/about...rt/manuals.php

The cost of replacing the refractory combustion package was a shocker ($150 !) So, before buying any replacement parts, I'll need some expert to tell me that the wood stove's efficiency and safety is severely affected by damaged refractory material and/or rusting fireplates.

P.S. I know a Tom Lusk from Michigan.....
 

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