I Bought a Vigilant II Today 12/19/15

 
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Post by Turbogeno » Sat. Dec. 19, 2015 4:07 pm

It was easy to tell it was lightly used with a quick inspection. The owner said 2-3 tons. He also said it was hard to start. I think I know why. I took it apart when I got it in my garage and it’s in great shape. I haven't seen all the wear areas yet but I'm pretty sure they'll be fine. The clean out cover on the right rear is missing and the Bit plate on the left is still in place. My guess is the shop he bought it from messed that up. It may explain the hard starting and the carbon build up I’m seeing as well. It will be replacing the Resolute in the living room fireplace. Pictures to come. I have to go clean up right now.


 
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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Dec. 19, 2015 4:13 pm

Nice T. Lookin fwd to pix. :)

 
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Post by Rich W. » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 7:45 am

Well there's a coink e dink! I just bought a new, never installed Vigilant (coal) to replace the Resolute (wood) in my shop. It's a road trip away, so I won't be picking it up until after the holidays. It's a stove shop's leftover floor model. Looking forward to your pics and your impressions.

 
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Post by blrman07 » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 8:29 am

For some good information on the vig 2310 check out this thread.

Vigilant II Is Just Humming Along!!!

 
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Post by michaelanthony » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 9:46 am

Turbogeno wrote:It was easy to tell it was lightly used with a quick inspection. The owner said 2-3 tons. He also said it was hard to start. I think I know why. I took it apart when I got it in my garage and it’s in great shape. I haven't seen all the wear areas yet but I'm pretty sure they'll be fine. The clean out cover on the right rear is missing and the Bit plate on the left is still in place. My guess is the shop he bought it from messed that up. It may explain the hard starting and the carbon build up I’m seeing as well. It will be replacing the Resolute in the living room fireplace. Pictures to come. I have to go clean up right now.
Awesome news! There is one in my state for real short money but still a day worth of driving and the Mrs. would kill me. toothy
Did the seller have a barely used recliner as well because you will need one with that stove!

MA

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 9:48 am

Wait till Vig2PeaBurner gets wind of this Whopper ! Nice Score ! :up:
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Post by Turbogeno » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 9:54 am

Rich W. wrote:Well there's a coink e dink! I just bought a new, never installed Vigilant (coal) to replace the Resolute (wood) in my shop. It's a road trip away, so I won't be picking it up until after the holidays. It's a stove shop's leftover floor model. Looking forward to your pics and your impressions.
Is that the eBay one in Rockland, Maine? Someone got a great deal. I made an offer on it but it was 10% down and 90% when I picked it up. He never replied.
I'll be lucky to get mine hot by February. A have a lot going on right now. My resolute works great but being able to burn wood or coal in the Vigilant helped me make up my mind. I still have a 12'x14' shed filled 6' high with wood.
blrman07 wrote:For some good information on the vig 2310 check out this thread.
Vigilant II Is Just Humming Along!!!
Been there and read everything else I could find here before making a decision.


 
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Post by Rich W. » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 4:16 pm

YES! That's the one. I was the only bidder at $1k. Hate to give up my Resolute, but I don't foresee having a use for it with two Vig coal burners!

 
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Post by Turbogeno » Sun. Dec. 20, 2015 6:08 pm

Rich W. wrote:YES! That's the one. I was the only bidder at $1k. Hate to give up my Resolute, but I don't foresee having a use for it with two Vig coal burners!
I'm glad another forum member got it but since he only had 8 previous eBay sales my suspicious side said "if its to good to be true it probably is" It was a pickup only sale. I didn't want it to turn into a "thing" with the eBay refund policy. My offer was full price, 1.3K. At least I have a nice Vigilant for less $ and less driving time.

I cleaned mine out today and was pleasantly surprised at how little dust/debris/ash there was in it's belly. I don't think the owner was knowledgeable on this stove or coal in general. There was not much coal put through it and it probably never got up to real operating temps with the Bit plate installed. I still have more work to do before it goes in but not much. Maybe a cold snap will get me in gear. It's pretty much new though I'll have to get used to the Beige enamel.
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Post by Turbogeno » Mon. Dec. 21, 2015 3:42 pm

Here are some pictures. Most of the fire bricks got loose during handling and I’ll cement them back it after it’s in its final spot. I removed the bottom piece and legs to get it on the dolly and lighten it up for moving. Unlike my Resolute the bypass damper has no gasket and it even has a couple cast in cut outs for the legs/hinge things on the top cover. That seems surprising but I guess it will provide some draft. The small openings along the bottom of the window were plugged up with dust so I cleaned them out and left about a 1/8” gap. I was also able to vacuum behind the side bricks by removing the screw holding the housing in place. That allowed me to be able to see the shaker rod and all looks well with it. Hopefully in the near future I’ll find the time to put it in place and fire it up. It’s my 1st real hand fed coal stove. I cover Vermont for work and drive by the foundry regularly. If anybody wants more pictures let me know.

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Post by michaelanthony » Mon. Dec. 21, 2015 8:25 pm

Your stove is a beauty and the beige looks real good. I wonder if it was a special order that got cancelled, I was under the impression the 2310 had the Henry Ford color choices, "...any color you want as long as it is black." :) Is your griddle top ground cast iron? If so you may want to season it in your kitchen oven for cooking in case of a power failure. ;)

 
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Post by nortcan » Mon. Dec. 21, 2015 8:29 pm

Very nice stove looks just like new, is it? The beige VC coal burner are very rare but very nice.
Hope to see the blues in it soon...

 
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Post by Rich W. » Mon. Dec. 21, 2015 10:53 pm

Geno...stove looks great! I had a white enamel Jotul 8 in the living room before switching to the Vigilant. Elegant look. Enamel requires vigilance (pun intended) so as not to over fire it. The enamel will separate from the cast iron if grossly overheated. I would expect it to be fine if kept within designed temperatures. I liked the fact that I never had to worry about stove black or paint after high humidity in the summer months. Just wipe it with a damp cloth to bring back the brilliance! Congratulations and good luck with your new toy...er I mean tool! BTW...Would someone teach me how to correct a sideways photo? Sorry!

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Post by Photog200 » Mon. Dec. 21, 2015 10:56 pm

Here ya go.

Randy

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Post by grobinson2 » Tue. Dec. 22, 2015 12:43 pm

Great looking stove and I am looking forward to pics of it burning! I can still get the classic black and have sold a few. $1699.00 if anyone wants one. Still not as nice looking as your enameled one.

Thanks again,
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