WONDERLUXE Circulator

Thomas12980 · Post by **Thomas12980** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 3:30 am

Has anyone had any experience with a Wonderluxe circulator from US Stove? The info sheet says a combination wood/coal fired unit. I plan on using only coal with it. There's a circulator fan that operates off a surface thermostat with a temperature range of 90-120 degrees. It mentions a 50 lb hopper, but the picture doesn't show a hopper anyplace. It's supplied with ten firebrick along the front and back wall. A coal shaker comes supplied with it. The reviews are varied.

SWPaDon · Post by **SWPaDon** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 6:17 am

Here is a thread about stoves like yours: Wonderluxe / Wondercoal

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 7:17 am

I realize these combo stoves are most likely on sale but there are dedicated coal stoves out there that will offer better results. just my 2 cents.

Pawoodchucker · Post by **Pawoodchucker** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 7:58 am

I'll jump in on this one
Yes it's not the most glamorous stove out there but some time and knowledge and this stove will perform fine . I paid less than 500 for mine 4 or 5 years ago. I burn coal and wood in mine and right now I have a 7 day coal fire going . Here in Pa it is in the minus degree range. 71 degrees in my house. I burn nut coal in mine both Lehigh and reading. Matter of fact I'm heading out for 10 more bags of Lehigh . Manual pipe damper is a must imo. Watch the video on u tube about shaking the ash down using flat stock steel and you find the stove pretty user friendly.
My wish list for other stoves out weighs my wallet by a lot .
Have fun with what ever u purchase
Craig

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 8:10 am

Pawoodchucker wrote:I'll jump in on this one
Yes it's not the most glamorous stove out there but some time and knowledge and this stove will perform fine . I paid less than 500 for mine 4 or 5 years ago. I burn coal and wood in mine and right now I have a 7 day coal fire going . Here in Pa it is in the minus degree range. 71 degrees in my house. I burn nut coal in mine both Lehigh and reading. Matter of fact I'm heading out for 10 more bags of Lehigh . Manual pipe damper is a must imo. Watch the video on u tube about shaking the ash down using flat stock steel and you find the stove pretty user friendly.
My wish list for other stoves out weighs my wallet by a lot .
Have fun with what ever u purchase
Craig

Good points Craig, I can not refute those that have success with these units as many of us a driven by cost. Thankfully there are people like you and others here to lend a helping hand.
Mike.

Pawoodchucker · Post by **Pawoodchucker** » Fri. Feb. 20, 2015 8:33 am

I'm one of those tinkering type. Make things work for you
A little off subject here. I have an old snapper rer sporting 17hp engine Works for me
An old snapper snow blower few mods not shiney Orange but it works
Trying to get my friend to pick up this old rite way coal burner I think we can make it work

Stay warm
Craig