VC Defiant 1975 original doors and damper
I have an old Defiant 1975 with the solid doors which we have recently torn apart and re-sealed. Firstly, our damper is broken and most of the Defiant 1975 damper parts I’ve found do not look anything...
View ArticleVigilant rebuild
I had my VC Vigilant wood burning stove since 1982 and am taking it apart the rebuilding it for the 3rd time now. The stove originally came with a small bucket of refractory cement, but i have not be...
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1975 defiant
So, as some of you may know, I’ve been in the market to replace my jotul firelight 12. I just bought a 1975 Vermont castings defiant for 50$. Seems to be in good shape. Wondering if there are and...
View ArticleVC Resolute III with no obvious dates...is there a way to date it?
I love my little Resolute. I got it on Freecycle in the mid-2000s and started using it in earnest around 2010. It's in good shape and my chimney stays surprisingly clean. (Except both andirons have...
View ArticleBrand new VC Resolute III
I am still looking for a wood stove. Visited a couple of dealers today and looked at many different stoves but did not fall in love with any of them. I did, however, come across a brand new, never used...
View ArticleVC Intrepid 1 (1302 model)- Modify flap to prevent closing off air?
Curious about modifying the air intake flap to prevent it from closing completely, or if I may need to replace the thermostat assembly? When stove heats up and the thermostat coil starts restricting...
View ArticleHearth thickness
Hi everyone. I'm installing a Vermont Castings Vigilante wood stove. For a hearth pad I have OSB (1/2"), durock sheets (1/2"), and ceramic slate look tile tile 3/8". Questions: 1. Does the pipe need to...
View ArticleVermont Castings Defiant (1975) internal assembly
Hi all, I have a Defiant from 1975, which I grew up with in my house in NH, and now I'm restoring it for a cabin in CO. I'm having trouble assembling the internal parts. Does anyone have instructions...
View ArticleFew Questions on VC Vigilant 1977
Hello! Sorry if im asking questions that have been asked before. Ive been trying to find good instructions for this stove online and they all seem to only talk about initial starting of the stove. Let...
View ArticleDefiant 1 operation tips?
Hello, Hopefully someone can help me out. I recently installed a new/ never been used defiant 1 single piece fireback. I'm finding very little information online about operating the stove itself. I...
View ArticleResolute Acclaim cracked side still worth using/fixing?
Hey all, my wife grabbed this stove at an estate sale as we are planning on putting one in, but it could be in better shape. I am mechanically inclined and work in the building industry so I’m not too...
View ArticleRust on top of stove
First time post and all around stove noob here. There is some rust of the top plate of the VC vigilant stove in a home I recently purchased. I was going to use Williams stove polish to clean it up...
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My stove questions
This is my stove. What does the side lever do? What does the back slide control do?
View ArticleVC intrepid operating questions
I've been using my new to me 1983 VC intrepid partially inserted into fire box of masonry fire place. I installed stove with non insulated liner straight out top of stove, top plate, cap. Rock wool...
View ArticleInstallation advice for Intrepid (1982)
Was gifted a VC Intrepid (1982 back plate) with the intent to use in my 1915-1920s two story house. The house has a central fireplace that I haven't used before, but I've been on the roof, looked down...
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(Help please) Vermont casting Merrimack air manifold
Hello! I was wondering if someone could assist me. I recently acquired a Vermont Casting Merrimack insert, which came in pieces. I’ve managed to assemble everything except for the air manifold. I’m...
View Articlerefresher after a 40-year wood burning hiatus
I just purchased a home with a VC Defiant. I am thrilled to be burning wood after not having this opportunity for 40 years. I have vague memories of how to tackle all of the ins and outs but need more...
View ArticleVC Winterwarm Large damper problem
I have an issue where the attaching bolt/washer have fallen off the damper control rod for my Vermont Castings Winterwarm large. The damper control rod is placed vertically and it connects the damper...
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Resulte Acclaim
I’m not sure the year on this, but seeing if it is safely functional still if I have it installed? I don’t really know anything about it. And also what is a fair value to pay for it if repairs are...
View Article1980 V.C. Resolute – good year/model?
I've been looking for a wood stove to replace a pellet insert I sold. I came across a used VC Resolute from 1980. In some earlier research I think I saw people saying that certain years/models are...
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