Alaskan Kodiac

Does an alaskan kodiac have brick lining. I looked at one today and the knob for the feed rate is broken and it does not have any brick below the fire grate; just an ash pan. Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks. wayne.

Snowman,

This is the bandit calling..........Sorry I just had to say that. I really liked that movie especially Jackie Gleason as the sheriff.

Anyway, I think what you are referring to is an older Alaska stoker stove. Stokers do not use fire brick. Fire brick is usually used in hand fired stoves only.

Member Articcatmatt did a complete rebuild of one a while ago. Here is the whole thread. Does your look like this one ????

Old Alaska Kodiak Stoker II Rebuild

Rick

I looked at the alaskan web site and it looks like the ones they have on the site. The grate and the control rod on the back look the same as the pics you directed me to. The grate looks intact, however, the owner did not use the control. He has it set on high since he can't turn the knob because it is broken off and he has the fan pluged in seperate. I am wondering if this unit is worth buying. It would come with 700 pounds of rice coal. Any insight? Thanks. wayne.

Wayne,

If it is the older type, it is a "triburner" in that the rheostat controls the combustion fan, stoker feed, and the convection fan. The combustion fan feeds the air under the grate where the coal is burning. The convection fan disperses the heat radiating off the stove. And the stoker motor feeds coal onto the grate at what ever rate is set by the cam lobe on the rod connecting to the "carpet feed plate." The same motor that turns the combustion fan also controls the feed.

The most effective modification is running the combustion fan at full speed. This encourages a complete burn of the coal.. I believe this is what you are referring to when you state that the fan is hooked directly to an outlet. Then the rheostat would only control the convection fan.

If you have pics of the stove, that would help.

Depending on the price being asked, it may be a great buy at this time of the year. And 700 lbs of coal to start off may help if it is good coal.

PS I sent you a private message (PM)
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Rick

Snowman,Does it look like this? How much do they want for the stove? Is it in decent condition? Are the gaskets in place? Does the stoker unit work? Is the hopper solid? How does the grate look? If you can pick it up for $700 or less and it is in reasonably good condition,then I would say get it. You can still buy replacement parts. You can always pick up a new rheostat. You can adjust the carpet lobe to lower or increase the feed rate if you want to burn while you wait for a new rheostat. As long as the motors and gaskets are all good you can start getting heat right away. Here is the rebuild I did on my stoker.Kodiak Stoker Stove- Rebuild

Linc:

It looks like that. I tried to call the seller last night, however, he probably was in bed since it was ten thirty at night. I am suppose to look at another stove today jotul 507. I will try to call the seller this a.m. before I leave. He is asking 450. for the unit. Everything looks to be in working order except the reostate has a broken knob. I'll keep everyone posted as to how it goes today. wayne.

If you can get the stoker for that price grab it quick or you won't have a chance again. You could try to talk him down but I wouldn't push it. LOL. Get it while the getting is good. It is a great stove. Parts are still readily available.

Good advice,, those stoves frequently sell for $12-1500 when they are painted up and ready to go.

Greg L

Please PM me the details of whatever stove you don't buy (since your looking at two). My dad is looking for an inexpensive backup to his current heat. His heat goes out in the winter occasionally and he would like a back up and is considering coal (since it doesn't go bad).

Thanks!