[AT] Vermont Castings Viglant Stove??

[Lane Freeman]

Thanks to everyone for all the information, maybe a little too much if
that's possible.  I see y the manuals that there are coal burners (soft and
hard coal versions) as well as wood but how do you tell the difference?

Thanks again  for all the help.

Lane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Gunnells" <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Vermont Castings Viglant Stove??


> Lane, check out their web site  http://www.vermontcastings.com/  this
> will give you any information you need. It will give you an idea of the
> BTU output and other specifications. They also have an area you can
> download a user manual. It should also have a parts breakdown of the
> stove. This should help identify if there are any pieces missing.
>
> (After I wrote all this I went to their web site. It's not a current
> model so it doesn't show up. But a search got the information.)
> http://www.vermontcastings.com/about/support/go_man_qsearch.php?
> search_type=contains&model=vigilant&submit=Go
>
> I had a friend give me a Vermont Casints Resolute Acclaim a couple of
> years ago. It was was given to him from another friend who must have
> forgotten the stove and over-fired it. It had some warped internal
> pieces and a small crack. I had a buddy well the crack and put about
> $350 worth of parts in it (all readily available) and a fresh coat of
> paint. Thanks to this list I stopped at NAPA and got the Dupli-Color hi
> temp paint. Came out VERY nice.
>
> I can't tell you how much my wife and I have enjoyed this stove. It's
> cut our heat bill down considerably. When it's cold in the dead of
> winter I wish it were a bit bigger but otherwise does well in our old 2
> story farm house. My wife like the fact she can get the house to 80
> degrees inside when it's in the 20-30 range outside. I have  to wear
> shorts cause she's baking me out!
>
> Anyway, good luck with it. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'd
> just make sure it's not too much stove for your location. You'll be
> wearing shorts around the house too!
>
> Brad
>
> On Mar 18, 2004, at 9:47 PM, Lane Freeman wrote:
>
> > Bruce,
> > What parts could actually be missing.  Didn't really see anthing that
> > would
> > come out.  I did see a grate of sorts down near the bottom when I
> > opened the
> > top door.
> > Anything in particular I should look for??
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Lane
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ROBBRUT at aol.com>
> > To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 8:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] Vermont Castings Viglant Stove??
> >
> >
> >> Lane, Get it if you can, you won't be sorry!
> >>
> >> They work very well, require minimum care, and will hold a fire
> >> overnight
> >> easily (with a good "stovemeister" in command).
> >>
> >> Parts and accessories are readily available as well.
> >>
> >> I have not seen one go for less than $ 200, unless it was cracked or
> > missing
> >> something.
> >>
> >> I have also seen a used one sell for more than the original
> > over-the-counter
> >> price !!
> >>
> >>
> >> -Bruce Thompson
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