Glenwood Base Heater ?

Merc300d · Post by **Merc300d** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 9:36 am

I m new to coal as well as any coal stoves. Looking to buy my first base heater
Would anybody suggest not buying a glen wood # ) base heater.
I heard there are some problems with the pans. Just wondering if I buy a
Restored heater , would it be problematic in the future. Any info would be
Great. Thanks

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 12:53 pm

I doubt you can hurt something that was made over 100 yrs ago, restored and properly fired...and welcome to the best forum for coal heating and just about anything else!

Sunny Boy · Post by **Sunny Boy** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 1:07 pm

Welcome Merc,

If you do a search for Glenwood #6, in this "Hand Fired Coal Stove" section, you'll find quite a bit about them that's been posted recently.

And yes, there is a weakness with some of the cast iron bottom pans. However, your search should also turn up info on a project to make new steel pans.

Paul

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 2:05 pm

If the stove is operated properly, then; it will outlast all of us.
You will be very happy with a Glenwood No 6.
They are not only efficient, but; extremely easy to use and maintain.

Here is a thread all about Glenwood No 6 Base Heaters.

Glenwood Baseheater-Specs, Photos and Performance

Post by **dcrane** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 2:15 pm

Merc300d wrote:I m new to coal as well as any coal stoves. Looking to buy my first base heater
Would anybody suggest not buying a glen wood # ) base heater.
I heard there are some problems with the pans. Just wondering if I buy a
Restored heater , would it be problematic in the future. Any info would be
Great. Thanks

Welcome Aboard!
Make sure your buying from a reputable antique stove dealer and beware the home owner spray painting a stove and calling it reconditioned.
A true antique baseburner requires a lot of time, effort and work to call it "restored". Unless your really into this process buy from stove hospital or barnstable or similar reputable stove shops.... then make sure you post for us here the new crown jewel :punk:

Merc300d · Post by **Merc300d** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 4:58 pm

Thanks for all the positive feedback as I can't stop thinking a out
How bad ass these stoves are. I can't even look at modern stoves.
Thanks again. I look forward to posting my stove as soon as humanly
Possible.

Merc300d · Post by **Merc300d** » Thu. Feb. 20, 2014 4:59 pm

I have a ton of coal on ice waiting to be vaporized.

nortcan · Post by **nortcan** » Fri. Feb. 21, 2014 11:34 am

Hi Merc300d and welcome to the forum.
You will love a base burner. Glenwood are very good and many other ones can make you more than happy.
I have a Golden Bride and a Sunnyside, both base burner and they are super stoves , just like a 300D

Merc300d · Post by **Merc300d** » Fri. Feb. 21, 2014 1:08 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome. I m pretty stoked about purchasing
a base burner. This is a great forum as all you guys have welcomed
Me into your family. I'm looking forward to start my coal burning
Experience. Thanks again everyone.

BPatrick · Post by **BPatrick** » Fri. Feb. 21, 2014 1:57 pm

The Glenwood is a great quality stove. I think, when they were brand new, there were no issues...after they turn a century old and have been through abuse, some of them have had some issues. Again some is the key word, not many or all.