lsayre wrote:Bob, did you ever get out and look at the DS line of stoves? Are you considering making a switch to the DS?
DS Machine Stove Madness--Do You Have It ?
- coal bob
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- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Ds machine basement#4 stove with hopper
- Coal Size/Type: Nut anthracite
- Other Heating: Propane
- Hambden Bob
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- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: Harman 1998 Magnum Stoker
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Blower Model Coal Chubby 1982-Serial#0097
- Coal Size/Type: Rice-A-Roni ! / Nut
- Other Heating: Pro-Pain Forced Air
To answer the above 2-part question,Answer#1-"Yes,as that's what started this thread and the "DS Stoves Madness" and Answer #2,an emphatic and pathetic "No". In this economy,and with this current Marxist President,I've stopped spending money-period. Debt-Free is the only way to remove the "Golden Handcuffs" that we put on ourselves with spending decisions and the false sense of security that this is America and things are going to get better,so buy it on payments. When the time and money are correct,this issue will be solved. And for all my "Lib" pals out there,Relax,!for the Republican Prez Candidates 'aint making it,either. I fear they're actually Obama Campaign workers in disguise. For right now,it 's just like at the Drag Strip. Namely,"Run What Brung" or "Go With What You've Got".....
- Hambden Bob
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- Coal Size/Type: Rice-A-Roni ! / Nut
- Other Heating: Pro-Pain Forced Air
Thanx,but I hate how it has impacted my Coal Plan.
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- Location: Central Maine
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: DS Machine 1300 with hopper
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- Other Heating: Oil hot water radiators (fuel oil); propane
I'm having trouble finding details of the DS stoves. They don't seem to have their own web site or dealer locator, so when you Google them you just find sites for a few dealers, and minimal information about the stoves.
- freetown fred
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Soooo, I guess that loan I asked you about is out of the question now???
Hambden Bob wrote:To answer the above 2-part question,Answer#1-"Yes,as that's what started this thread and the "DS Stoves Madness" and Answer #2,an emphatic and pathetic "No". In this economy,and with this current Marxist President,I've stopped spending money-period. Debt-Free is the only way to remove the "Golden Handcuffs" that we put on ourselves with spending decisions and the false sense of security that this is America and things are going to get better,so buy it on payments. When the time and money are correct,this issue will be solved. And for all my "Lib" pals out there,Relax,!for the Republican Prez Candidates 'aint making it,either. I fear they're actually Obama Campaign workers in disguise. For right now,it 's just like at the Drag Strip. Namely,"Run What Brung" or "Go With What You've Got".....
- Coalfire
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- Hand Fed Coal Stove: DS Machine 96K btu Circulator
- Coal Size/Type: Nut
They don't have cars or electric, so they are not much into advertising. If you got a question, I can probably answer or call themrberq wrote:I'm having trouble finding details of the DS stoves. They don't seem to have their own web site or dealer locator, so when you Google them you just find sites for a few dealers, and minimal information about the stoves.
Eric
- coal bob
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Yep horse and buggys the amish are great people they pride in what they build from furniture, coal stoves and by the the way 90% of are funiture is amish built were lucky enough they are only about a little over a hour from us
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- Stoker Coal Boiler: want AA130
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- Coal Size/Type: Pea/Nut/Stove
The DS shop is not 'pure' Amish...
They have a nice shop, electric, forklifts and phones...
No web site but the dealers have a decent listing...
Drop by have a look, talk to the folks there...
I brought my truck while visiting friends in PA...
So I could bring back a stove if I liked what I saw...
DS Basement #4 is keeping the house warm and quiet as I type...
They have a nice shop, electric, forklifts and phones...
No web site but the dealers have a decent listing...
Drop by have a look, talk to the folks there...
I brought my truck while visiting friends in PA...
So I could bring back a stove if I liked what I saw...
DS Basement #4 is keeping the house warm and quiet as I type...
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- Location: Central Maine
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: DS Machine 1300 with hopper
- Coal Size/Type: Blaschak Anthracite Nut
- Other Heating: Oil hot water radiators (fuel oil); propane
Various dealers have online images and brief descriptions of the DS stoves. I have been looking at the 1400 and the 1200, but I am puzzled. The 1200 is somewhat smaller and a huge 240 pounds lighter than the 1400, yet the 1200 has a bigger firebox and higher BTU rating. The stoves look similar, but the 1400 is described as a circulator and the 1200 is not. Can anyone shed light on the comparison of the two?
Also, any strong feelings on whether a DS stove should be ordered with the coal hopper, or without?
Also, any strong feelings on whether a DS stove should be ordered with the coal hopper, or without?
- Coalfire
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I don't think the 1200 is a circulator, strictly a radiant stove, they are lighter weight, cause the tubes and all the extra metal, add size and weight to the circulators.
Eric
Eric
- Hambden Bob
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- Coal Size/Type: Rice-A-Roni ! / Nut
- Other Heating: Pro-Pain Forced Air
Berqy,I 'gotta tell 'ya,I like the hopper......
- lsayre
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The DS-1600 has a removable hopper, so if you like it you can leave it in and use it, and if you don't like it you can take it out.
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- Coal Size/Type: Pea/Nut/Stove
With a hopper...
They are removable...
At least on the Basement #4...
It drops in from the top...
Holds 35-45 pounds...
They are removable...
At least on the Basement #4...
It drops in from the top...
Holds 35-45 pounds...
- McGiever
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- Coal Size/Type: PEA,NUT,STOVE /ANTHRACITE
- Other Heating: Ground Source Heat Pump and some Solar
To sum it all up...if you're burning wood and/or bit. coal, you don't need or want a hopper.rberq wrote:Also, any strong feelings on whether a DS stove should be ordered with the coal hopper, or without?
If burning anthracite, it is highly recommended to get the hopper, it is a great enhancement to burn control. And as *C.C.* said, It can be removed if/when required.