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All original parts are re-used where possible to keep the authenticity of the stoves. Some re-fabrication is required where corrosion makes reuse impossible. Most stoves come to us as corroded wrecks so a lot of work can be involved in the resurrection process. On most of the older French enamel stoves there can be some slight crazing and pitting but this is part of the stoves history and again adds to its originality. These burners have been built to use, have been used and can be used again. As well as being a piece of history they can be a useful asset to your home.
Plenty of stoves are ready for renovation. Some for sale "as is". Check out the "Stoves in Progress" link...
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Jotul No 1
Jotul No 1 Partially restored.
If you know anything about stoves you will know that these are pretty damn good. Partially restored by a colleague and a little bit done by myself.
What it needs:- Rear heat plate, baffle plate and some attention to the sliding door mechanism. I think the problem is with a bar underneath that holds one of the sliding wheels. It either needs replacing or reseating. I believe these are still available from Jotul as are the heat plates. The door seems a bit loose but DOES close and open/slide but needs a little jiggling about to sit properly.
There is a T-section of flue attached to the currently rear mounted flue spigot - Diameter = 7inches.
Door and top blanking plate re-roped.
Brilliant wood burners and this needs just a bit more work to get it right.
£250
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Villager "B" Wood Burner
Villager B Flat Top wood burning stove. Mid range stove with up to about 9KW
output. Recently overhauled ie new rope, resprayed with matt black stove spray,
replaced vermiculite fire bricks. Top mounted 6 inch flue exit. with flue
damper, Baffle plate fine. One glass pane has cracked due to it not being seated
properly when nuts tightened. Easy to replace as the studs have been reworked so
the nuts undo easily. Glass is about £15 and it's a 5 minute job.
Belts out a lot of heat so if you forage for wood you may be looking at free
heating! Ready to use.
More images available.
£450
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Overhauled French cast iron insert / cassette stove. Large beasty that certainly kicks out some heat. Large viewing window and multifuel grate. Delivery to 14260 area of Normandy possible.
Dimensions - Height:-69cm to top of flue, 53cm to top of door, Width:-70cm, Depth:-43cm. Front Loader. Multifuel. Flue diameter:-19.5cm. 11kw+ output. This country doesn't seem ready for these inset stoves yet but I have experienced plenty in France. I have adapted one to route the heat generated by the hidden part of the stove body in to the same room as the stove and the above bedroom through a vent. If you want an open fireplace effect then simply open the door!
More images of this beefy French stove are available.
£295
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Please check the "Stoves in Progress" page for future stoves.
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