First Coal Stove

Jmb02 · Post by **Jmb02** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 10:05 am

Hello, my name is Jeff

I am new to this forum (and coal stoves for that matter). I recently picked up A vigilant II (for a killer price) to heat my sun room. I was wondering if any of you might be able to give me a few pointers to help me get me rolling once its installed?

Thanks in advance,

SWPaDon · Post by **SWPaDon** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 10:50 am

Welcome to the forum, Jeff. You can find lots of information in this thread: Vigilant II Is Just Humming Along!!!

Here is a good read for new coal burners also: Basics of a Hand Fired Coal Stove

You can also type your stove name into the search box at the top right of every page and get more info.

And feel free to ask any questions you may have right here in this thread. People here will be more than happy to help.

titleist1 · Post by **titleist1** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 10:53 am

Welcome to the forum Jeff!!

SWD beat me to the Basics and Vig II links! You will find a lot of good info and happy burners regarding that stove.

nortcan · Post by **nortcan** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 11:18 am

Welcome to the forum jlb02. The stove looks in a great shape, if you can send more photos showing the interior of it and the grates....
You will get a lot of heat from that stove and hope the room you want to heat is quite large , your stove can heat about 2000 Sq.Ft.
Do you have special questions?
You also can view 2 videos I made with my daughter on my modified Vigll. It's a 24/hrs start and daily scedule vid. Not perfect but gives an idea about starting a coal fire....

Jmb02 · Post by **Jmb02** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 11:36 am

nortcan wrote:Welcome to the forum jlb02. The stove looks in a great shape, if you can send more photos showing the interior of it and the grates....
You will get a lot of heat from that stove and hope the room you want to heat is quite large , your stove can heat about 2000 Sq.Ft.
Do you have special questions?
You also can view 2 videos I made with my daughter on my modified Vigll. It's a 24/hrs start and daily scedule vid. Not perfect but gives an idea about starting a coal fire....

I've watched both of your videos countless times nortcan. The comments are actually what led me here.

Rich W. · Post by **Rich W.** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 2:32 pm

Hey Jeff...

You are going to LOVE that stove! I'm in season three with mine, and without this forum I would still be trying to figure it out. You found the best accessory...this group of good people willing to help. Good luck!

Rich W.

Post by **franco b** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 2:52 pm

You will need the manual to get proper clearances. If you need it let us know.

I would suggest pea coal since it more readily can hold a low fire.

Jmb02 · Post by **Jmb02** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 4:23 pm

franco b wrote:You will need the manual to get proper clearances. If you need it let us know.

I would suggest pea coal since it more readily can hold a low fire.

Hey Franco b, I have the owners manual, but a digital copy wouldn't hurt if you had it on hand.

Post by **franco b** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 5:08 pm

Here is the manual. I notice they no longer have it on their site.

VigIIPeaBurner · Post by **VigIIPeaBurner** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 5:24 pm

jmb02 - Welcome! Looks like you have a beauty there.

You are in luck to have found one with the rear heat shield. You can get quite close to the wall with that installed and by using double walled stove pipe. I think the stove pipe clearance becomes the limitation. That's how mine is inspected installation is. 10" from the sheet rock for 15 seasons. Never measured a wall temperature higher than 140F at the area nearest the collar. I have found that the rear shield facilitates air movement and therefore moves the heat quicker.

Speak up if you have an questions. There's a lot of experience with Vigilants of all models, especially the 2310 like yours.

blrman07 · Post by **blrman07** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 8:11 pm

Your new 2310 will burn pea and nut. It will burn longer on pea and I think the fire is much prettier on pea. That's when you get the most and persistant....

"dancing blue ladies"

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Wed. Dec. 09, 2015 8:49 pm

Hi Jeff, sure gotta' purdy stove!

Your stove combines efficiency, warmth, a timeless style, and best of all ease of operation. Glad you found us. Don't be shy.

edit: I repeat what nortcan said, hope you have a big sunroom

Mike

biggerpatterson · Post by **biggerpatterson** » Thu. Dec. 10, 2015 9:12 am

Don't worry about the stove being a little large for the area, you'll learn to adjust the windowstats.

Jmb02 · Post by **Jmb02** » Thu. Dec. 10, 2015 9:33 am

biggerpatterson wrote:Don't worry about the stove being a little large for the area, you'll learn to adjust the windowstats.

I've got 4 sky lights that crank open and 14 very large windows in that room. Doubt it'll be a problem.

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Thu. Dec. 10, 2015 9:34 am

The Vigilant 2310 has an adjustable bi-metal thermostat that you will soon understand and become proficient using. This stove can be idled down to sleep mode and burn very little coal while keeping you warm and entertained with it's visual beauty. The glass doors are one of it's best features while you sit back and relax. When winter finally arrives one of my favorite hobby's is cooking on it saving me from using my kitchen range, (electricity), and sharing ideas with many members here.
Cookin' With Coal
This neat thread is over 100 pages and growing...thanks Paul! "Sunny Boy"
Hopefully you get her installed and up and running for all to see.
Where are you located jmb02, you could be next door to one of us

First Coal Stove

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