Does Anyone Know What This Stove Is Called

mysterystove · Post by **mysterystove** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:00 am

Hi

My friend has this stove at his house in England. We are trying to find out more information on what it is called / type of stove it is and the best fuel to use for it as well as lighting it. Any help would be really appreciated. I have attached 2 photos.

Many thanks for any help.

George

ceccil · Post by **ceccil** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:24 am

Why does something not look to scale or is it just me. It's sitting next to a printer with paper on it. It's either a VERY large printer and paper, or a very small stove.

I have never seen anything like it.

Jeff

mysterystove · Post by **mysterystove** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:33 am

it is fairly small about 12inch (30cm) wide.

whistlenut · Post by **whistlenut** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:34 am

It's another Turkish 'Hooka' derivative!! Popular with the 'smoke a big fattie' generation! Heavy duty construction, made to take the chill from a fogged in Copenhagen/Seattle Bistro! Can be used in residential setting as well. 25% efficient, but has great conversational appeal! Phallic symbolism....from the early 'WTF period' of the 70's

How'd I do? Sure looks European, styling would indicate that, but appears to be a wood burner. Hard to keep coal burning without a door and air regulation. Could be a bit/wood rig. Hard telling about those frenchmen...and those little speedo's. :discuss:

whistlenut · Post by **whistlenut** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:39 am

Mystery Stove person......we need more info. Diameter an height are important, but what about the burn chamber. It appears shallow and tall, need more pics to analyze it.
Is this a real stove or a toy? It is dinky!!!! Does it have special 'dinky fuel'? A special dinky flue?
Sounds like "The little red austin" thing....'room for your a**.a gallon of gas, but his b*lls fell out, and he lost them!'

PS: Goodmorning....with you unusual request.
Member Freddy probably already has one in his barn keeping the 'gecko's' warm.

mysterystove · Post by **mysterystove** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:43 am

Sorry for the lack of detail.. it is as before about 12inch wide by about 3ft high. There is a mesh grate that goes on the front of it. In addition to this the chimney at the back has a open bottom to draw the air from the back as well. We have been told it is a coal burner but small coal chippings, we are not sure of the exact sort of coal it uses. Have search the internet and not managed to find anything like it.

PS. Consider it question 1 of the stove christmas quiz

whistlenut · Post by **whistlenut** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:49 am

No way you are burning chip anthracite without underneath air...next quiz hint for us Playa's!?
You aren't related to Stroker Stoker Scotty are you? He would play a game like this on me!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Advance and be recognized.....or if you see a funny looking slow flying unmanned plane humming along....don't try to hide, we'll still find you!

mysterystove · Post by **mysterystove** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 6:52 am

We are not burning anything at the moment! There is air from both the flume and front. As before this is in England and no sorry not related to Strocker Stocker Scotty.. just wanting to get warm

Paisan · Post by **Paisan** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 9:31 am

Looks like a good place for junk mail.

GeorgiePorgie · Post by **GeorgiePorgie** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 9:38 am

That's the cooler for the laser printer !

the snowman · Post by **the snowman** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 11:54 am

Come on forum members, he is asking us for our help. Mysterystove, is there a panel that is missing on the front of the stove? Does the stove have any distinctive markings ( ex. Jotul stoves have a horse on them). From the pics it looks like it could be a top loading stove. The use of the slanted bar design in the front of the stove are also used by Harman's tlc 2000, and that is a top loader. I'm not saying it is a harmon, just the slanted bar design is used in other top loading stoves burning anthracite. Does the stove have fire brick inside? Could you give us a couple more pics of the stove, possibly the back and a couple of the inside of the stove? Every little bit of information helps. Your stove appears to be about the same size as my Jotul 507's with the difference that your stove is round and mine is square and the Jotul produce almost 50,000 btu. I'm sure that some of the more experienced members who have been around might be able to help with identifying your stove.

The snowman.

mysterystove · Post by **mysterystove** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 1:35 pm

Thanks for the additional advice I will take some more photos. Yes it is a top loader and had a mesh grate that fits snuggly on the front. Once I get some more I will post them up. Your help is fantastic.

the snowman · Post by **the snowman** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 3:36 pm

Mysterystove:

If it only has a screen that fits on the front, burning anthracite in the stove is not an option. Anthracite requires the air supply to be introduced underneath the coal bed (under the grate) and the stove must have a method of controlling the amount of air introduced under the grate. With a screen on the front, I would say it is a bituminous/wood burning stove. It is a nice looking stove. Does the stove have a grate and ash pan? Looking forward to more pictures of your stove.

The snowman.

Cap · Post by **Cap** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 7:40 pm

Look into this site. You may get lucky.

http://www.stovefinders.com/

LsFarm · Post by **LsFarm** » Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 7:43 pm

I believe this may burn Peat, or possibly soft coal, sub-bituminous or ?? I'd take a couple of photos to some of your local fuel retailers, those who sell wood, charcoal, etc. And see what they say.

It looks a little like the open hearth coal grates that were in a lot of homes in the 1800's in the States.

It definitely won't burn Anthracite, but maybe some type of soft coal or peat.

It's got me currious.. Looking forward to reading what you find out.

Greg L

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