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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E

Review: Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E

Reviewed January 04, 2010 by estimatordg

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
I have had my stove for two years to heat a cabin as the primary heat source. Coupled with the optional heat reclaimer it does a decent job. However there are a few issues. The door is only gasketed on three sides, not the bottom, this leaves a gap that makes it impossible to cut the draft off causing easy runnaway of fires. The cast pieces do not fit closely allowing the above issue. I would still recommend this little stove for the money if you plan to use it under close supervision for the appropriate areas. Make sure its got the proper clearance and is set on a non combustible surface.

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by ribin21 on December 27, 2010

also i have a hole in the floor near the stove so that it draws cold air from under the house instead of drawing air from within the house ,

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by ribin21 on December 27, 2010

i have the bx26e and i had all the problems as above but used the fiberglass rope to ease into the vent crack and dont have the overheating problem , i love this stove , once you get to know how...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by Tom Oehser on December 05, 2010

A great value if you’re handy and willing to improve the seals in a couple of places. I used furnace cement on the top of the sliding piece below the door and under that sliding piece at...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by Vince on November 22, 2010

This is the best stove for the money IF you know how to use it. Don’t overload it because it is not airtight and you will overfire it. If it does overfire don’t worry, just keep...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by JOEBLOW234 on October 25, 2010

I HAD TO MODIFY MINE ADDING FIRE BRICK...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by Anokagrassland on October 05, 2010

I’ve used one to heat my home for the last 6 winters. The only problem I’ve ever had with it was the first time we fired it. The literature said there might be a “slight...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by ricky haywood on March 29, 2010

i bought this stove 4 or 5 years ago for my cabin. two weeks ago i had a cabin fire caused by this boxwood stove me and my girlfriend barely got out alive. this stove is glued together around...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by James S on January 06, 2010

I’ve had this stove for about two weeks. It is not even close to air tight, and as such needs to be used with caution, and under supervision. I certainly would not put this stove (at...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by steve on December 26, 2009

This stove is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. It goes through wood fast and constantly smella like because the junk sealer used on the joints burns off. However, it does put out...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by slee on October 17, 2009

Great stove for the money. If you have had $1500 dollar stoves in the past then you won’t like this one. However it heats up my 1200 sq ft upstairs without blinking an eye here in south,...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by atprn on February 11, 2009

I recently purchased the Vogelzaang model bx26e.

I have to comment that having only used this stove twice I can safely safe this is the biggest piece of junk I have ever...

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Vogelzang Deluxe Boxwood BX42E
Reviewed and rated by Dendz on December 07, 2008

Outstanding stove for the price. But I’d only use for a garage. Its NOT even close to air tight. If you load it with a lot of smaller wood, you can’t...

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