[AT] Vermont Castings Viglant Stove??

[Brad Gunnells]

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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