How Much Is My Stove Worth?

danthehandyman · Post by **danthehandyman** » Tue. Jan. 04, 2011 4:21 pm

Hi all,
I just purchased a used franco belge model 10-1475 & I'm trying to find out how much this stove would cost brand new.
As well, out of curiosity I would like to be able to determine the worth of my stove which is believed to be in excellent condition. Maybe even mint condition. I'll know more after I put it to use though it seems to be mint.
I think I got a really good deal?

Post by **franco b** » Wed. Jan. 05, 2011 11:48 am

Back in the 1980s they were $1000 or so. If they were still being imported they would be double that today. Similar stoves are still being sold in Europe.

Used Franco Belge stoves are the biggest bargain in hand fired stoves in the market today. I have seen prices of $100 and up to about $350.

I think the reason for the low prices is that they are not a whole house heater for most applications; also they are difficult to move except by stripping them down and carried by two strong men. There is just no way to conveniently hand truck them.

If you install the stove in the living area to heat up to about 1200 square feet and if a firing rate between 20 and 40 pounds per day is adequate, and plan on shaking 3 times a day, you would have a hard time to find a more efficient or easier to tend stove. If you put it in the basement and expect to heat a 2000 sq. ft. house you will be disappointed. The rated output of 50,000 or so BTU is like most stoves wildly exaggerated and achievable only by over firing and damaging the stove.

titleist1 · Post by **titleist1** » Wed. Jan. 05, 2011 1:41 pm

Borrowing from franco b's previous info.....

value of used stove ~$350

value of fuel savings over a season ~ $1000

Value of thumbing you nose at the propane or oil delivery guy......priceless!!

AA130FIREMAN · Post by **AA130FIREMAN** » Wed. Jan. 05, 2011 3:34 pm

Value, in datona beach florida, not too much, here in NEPA on a cold winters day, P R I C E L E S S.

danthehandyman · Post by **danthehandyman** » Thu. Jan. 13, 2011 12:28 am

Thanks All!

Now I need, and I do need to do this! Is to determine if the stove is in good enough shape to use or will I burn down my house and my neighbors house as well???????????

Thanks again, Dan

Post by **franco b** » Thu. Jan. 13, 2011 1:07 pm

Take off the back panel and inspect the flue pipes. You should also remove the clean out plates and vacuum the flue passages.

danthehandyman · Post by **danthehandyman** » Mon. Feb. 14, 2011 7:00 pm

Hi all,
I have completely disassembled this stove (Franco Belge model 10.475) , sanded & cleaned up everything. I am now ready to re-assemble the stove & want to be sure I am using the correct materiel. I'm planning on using "Hercules-heavy body, high heat furnace cement" on all the seams to be sure I don't have any leaks when I fire up the stove.

Does anyone have any suggestions on this furnace cement or any recommendations. I would greatly appreciate any & advise I can get !

Thanks so much, Dan

Post by **franco b** » Mon. Feb. 14, 2011 9:18 pm

Some pictures would be nice. Have never used that brand of furnace cement but I am sure it will be fine.

How Much Is My Stove Worth?

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