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Post by ndpap on Jun 24, 2014 5:16:14 GMT -8
We had to remove all the insulation from the oven related to mice nesting in it. We took the oven apart, bleached it, pressure washed it, bleached and pressure wash it again then used high heat painted to coat. We now need to re-insulate the oven. Has anyone done this and if so where did you get the insulation from?  ? |
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2014 22:36:03 GMT -8
Get the insulation from a heating and stove company. I got mine from "Craftstoves" not sure if it's nationwide or not. It's high heat resistant white fiberglass matting, about 3/4" thick. I'd look for a place that sells and services freestanding stoves, etc...
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Post by ndpap on Jun 25, 2014 3:09:40 GMT -8
There is a appliance repair store in my town the quoted me $64 for a piece if insulation 2"x 23" x 10 ft. Does that sound right??? I was a little surprised
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Post by vikx on Jun 25, 2014 22:40:44 GMT -8
Yup, it's Spendy...
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Post by rabbithunter on Aug 14, 2014 19:23:33 GMT -8
I am having the same problem with mine. I was wondering does the insulation keep the oven hot or does it keep the camper from catching fire? Not sure if i will even have a use for the oven. Guess what i am asking is it really that important to replace the insulation?
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Post by vikx on Aug 14, 2014 19:50:19 GMT -8
If the insulation is gone, I would replace it or disable the oven. Some of the older stoves aren't that safe anyway; the oven is an On or Off affair. You turn on the gas and better light it right then OR...
The insulation does protect the surrounding wood and helps keep the oven at an even temperature.
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Post by azshastanut on Aug 15, 2014 8:16:49 GMT -8
The best place I've found for stove insulation is The Old Appliance Club. Their phone number is 805-643-3532. The insulation is 24" wide and is sold by the running foot. It is available in 1/2", 1", and 2" thickness and the 1/2" and 1" are rated at 2200 degrees. The 2" is rated at 1000 degrees. I use the 1" and they have same day shipping.
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Post by kc on Mar 28, 2015 7:46:43 GMT -8
Is this the insulation that goes underneath the oven? If so, doesn;t a 1" thick raise it up too much where it is supposed to connect to the side support?
BTW AZSHASTANUT, you still want that floor heater?
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Post by SusieQ on Mar 28, 2015 8:15:15 GMT -8
The best place I've found for stove insulation is The Old Appliance Club. Their phone number is 805-643-3532. The insulation is 24" wide and is sold by the running foot. It is available in 1/2", 1", and 2" thickness and the 1/2" and 1" are rated at 2200 degrees. The 2" is rated at 1000 degrees. I use the 1" and they have same day shipping. Great info, azshastanut. Would you please re-post this in our link section with the heading Stove Insulation so it doesn't get lost. ... it's not a link to a site but it's a link to a source. |
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Post by vikx on Mar 28, 2015 10:52:44 GMT -8
Is this the insulation that goes underneath the oven? If so, doesn;t a 1" thick raise it up too much where it is supposed to connect to the side support The stove is insulated inside the sides, back and oven door. It does not have insulation underneath, as the oven needs to breathe. Usually, there are two pieces of sheet metal with a space between; some have holes in the bottom. The stove basically "hangs" from the counter top (with strong supports) with no wood under. My older Princess did have a couple of wood cross pieces, blackened a bit. The Modernaire in the 56 Aljo also had scorched wood under the oven. I disabled that oven for safety. |
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Post by 1958 Shasta "Penny" on Mar 28, 2015 20:10:12 GMT -8
When we moved the oven off, the wood underneath was scorched. I was planning on putting a piece of HardieBacker underneath it. Is that not a good idea if it needs the ventilation?
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Post by vikx on Mar 28, 2015 21:49:48 GMT -8
According to the "guy at Lowes", Hardibacker is not fireproof. It would help, of course, but you need to look at your stove and find out how it ventilates the oven. It must have combustion, requiring air and exhaust.
I would be very careful using an oven that has already scorched the wood. Why take a chance?
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Post by diymom on Aug 27, 2015 21:57:30 GMT -8
My oven had the same scorched, almost completely burned through wood underneath, I tried using insulation under it and spacing the stove for ventilation, but it just gets too hot. Thanks for the information about the stove insulation, now I know for the next trailer.
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Post by vintagebruce on Aug 28, 2015 9:04:23 GMT -8
My two cents worth. If you are not sure you are even going to use the oven, there are a number of period correct cook top burners out there that can be installed, with a drop down cover when not in use that increases your usable counter space. That is the norm on vintage British campers, and then the space that the oven took up can be used for other storage or even an ac alcove. I have a '59/'60 period-correct three burner cook top for my 1959 Airflyte and a cast iron 40's Griswold 2-burner propane fed table top free standing burner for my '61 Compact, that could be used inside, but I prefer to do all my cooking outside, under the awning if necessary. Cooking inside a very small camper , imho, is like cooking inside a walk-in closet...how long, before all the cooking smells concentrate and you need air fresheners.
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Post by diymom on Aug 30, 2015 11:02:57 GMT -8
As an avid cook and baker, I use the oven and stove like constantly. I love cooking... so the insulation is a big revelation for me. I totally get what you mean about the doors though, I cook at least three times a day at home and clean the ceilings and walls in my kitchen, cabinets etc, three times a year with some sticky, gross results. I ha v all the openings in the trailer open when I make food and I plan on installing an electric fan in my vent hood in the next trailer so I can keep the odors moving out.
We are looking for something with a free standing oven eventually and a nice kitchen like a Spartanette...though our next step will prob be a refurbished 70s nomad with extra bunk space as we can't upgrade our tow vehicle yet to handle the ideal 40s/50s trailer. I will definitely insulate every oven in every camper I own since I use the oven n so much....
That said, I find it irritating some trailer designs that put a cook top over a ice box... I mean, it's really inefficient! Ice melts too fast as it is!
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