Chubby SR Teardown. RESIZED TO 640 X 800 but Still HUGE.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 8:32 am

Yeah, I was thinking about that. I might take a look at it.

I have another question. The thermometer I bought is magnetic but it also came with a screw to screw it into the stove/pipe would it be a good idea to actually drill a pilot hole in the side of the stove and screw the thermometer to it? I know that after a few months of the stove being heated up the magnet will lose it's magnetism I also noticed it has holes for wire I could tie it on there.

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 9:52 am

I have never had the magnet fail on a thermometer...
But then I have never had the stove to cherry red either...

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 12:27 pm

Neither have I. But magnets do lose their magnetic properties when heated. It doesn't happen all at once but over time.

I was just curious to know if I should use the supplied screw to attach the thermometer or not worry about it.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 1:08 pm

Those thermometers are pretty cheap so I just replace them each fall.

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 1:42 pm

My thermostats are between 2 and 20 years old...
Have yet to have one drop...

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 2:19 pm

I did have one explode on me though. Not really sure what happened with it though but I heard a pop and I turned around and the needle was laying on the floor. I picked up put it back on and it was good to go. It was the weirdest thing.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Thu. Jul. 22, 2010 4:49 pm

CapeCoaler wrote:My thermostats are between 2 and 20 years old...
Have yet to have one drop...

I've never had one to fall either, but; I wonder how accurate they are after a year or two of use.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Fri. Jul. 23, 2010 8:08 am

I can't imagine very. The one on my wood burning stove is probably 3 years old and when it reads 500* if I put my digital thermometer on it it says its closer to 600*.

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sun. Jul. 25, 2010 3:23 pm

Got the stove all cleaned up and base painted in black. Here are the pics.

DOUG · Post by **DOUG** » Sun. Jul. 25, 2010 3:46 pm

Looking Good! I'm anxious to see what it looks like painted another color other than flat black. Are you going to keep the cast iron parts with stove polish? I think that would be a nice contrast. Look forward to more pictures. Keep up the great work!

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sun. Jul. 25, 2010 4:12 pm

Yes, the legs, top and secondaries will be polished black.

JB Sparks · Post by **JB Sparks** » Sun. Jul. 25, 2010 5:11 pm

IOF, The Chubby is looking very nice. I too will be looking forward to seeing it a different color. Nice choice of color BTW.

Keep up the good work.

JB

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Sun. Jul. 25, 2010 5:17 pm

Thanks. I was going to throw a coat of the red on today but it started to down pour as soon as I sprayed the test spot. I should be able to paint it this week.

captcaper · Post by **captcaper** » Tue. Jul. 27, 2010 7:26 am

I'm On Fire wrote:Does anyone have a number for Larry? I've been calling the number on his website so I can order parts from him today but the phone just rings and rings and rings. I don't even hear an answering machine pick-up to leave a message. Although, it does go; "Beep, Beep" after about 9 rings. Is that his answering machine?

I know I sound like a moron.

Let us know if you get the parts from him or not. I waited for a long time and was given excuses so I gave up and sold the stove back to him and put in the Harman.

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Tue. Jul. 27, 2010 11:02 am

I tried his phone once, it was busy so I whipped off an email. Larry replied before the end of the day and has replied soon after I have remailed him as well. Just my $.02

Chubby SR Teardown. RESIZED TO 640 X 800 but Still HUGE.

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