Master Brian
DIY Senior Member
I was at an Architectural Salvage Store today and came across a pair of old "The Estate Stove Co" parlor stoves. We thought the price was resonable and hope to get one of them working. One looks to have all the heating elements, valves, pilot, etc. The other doesn't. The owner said he wouldn't recommend hooking it up, but an older gentleman whom I guess used to deal with Antiques when the current owner was much younger, said he had rebuilt one before and wouldn't worry much. He said find an "Old Timer" plumber to aid in getting them working and that the owner just didn't want to be held responsible.
Has anyone here delt with old gas parlor stoves and getting them to work, where they are safe? I came across a link where it looks like someone else is using one and enjoying it. Here is a link to that website as it has a picture of the same unit(s) that I purchased.
No matter what I plan on going thoroughly through these units to check for leaks and would replace anything in doubt prior to trying to light one. I am hoping to find someone locally that can test them out and ensure their safety. Worst case, I'll buy some flicker bulbs and see about an electric heating element and use them for decoration, but I really would love to get at least one working. I am also trying to find a link for izing/eising glass to replace the glass in the front doors. I've googled it but am having a hard time finding.
Thanks for anything leading me to some direction or feedback about trying to bring these back to life.
Has anyone here delt with old gas parlor stoves and getting them to work, where they are safe? I came across a link where it looks like someone else is using one and enjoying it. Here is a link to that website as it has a picture of the same unit(s) that I purchased.
No matter what I plan on going thoroughly through these units to check for leaks and would replace anything in doubt prior to trying to light one. I am hoping to find someone locally that can test them out and ensure their safety. Worst case, I'll buy some flicker bulbs and see about an electric heating element and use them for decoration, but I really would love to get at least one working. I am also trying to find a link for izing/eising glass to replace the glass in the front doors. I've googled it but am having a hard time finding.
Thanks for anything leading me to some direction or feedback about trying to bring these back to life.