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Subject: Electric conversion of antique wood cookstove.
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: gracias-ga
List Price: $7.00
Posted: 07 Aug 2006 15:37 PDT
Expires: 06 Sep 2006 15:37 PDT
Question ID: 753595
I've been looking for someone who can convert my turn of the century
woodstove. I would like to see four electric elements and a griddle
installed if that is
possible , or just a glass counter-top stove top safely fitted in.  It
has a four holes
(eyes?) on it's surface as well as a water reservior.  It is called the "Chrystal
Peninsular" manufactured by Clare Bros. & Co. in Preston Ontario.  I
don't want to ship this heavy beast anywhere, I am looking for someone
that is in reasonable driving distance of Hamilton Ontario Canada. 
Thankyou for your time,
K
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Subject: Re: Electric conversion of antique wood cookstove.
From: myoarin-ga on 08 Aug 2006 02:00 PDT
 
Hi,
You might ask at this site.  I expect that the guy there will think
what you have in mind is sacrilege, but maybe not.
http://www.canadian-antique-stoves.com/appraisal.htm

Personally, I would talk to an electrician who does custom kitchen
installations, or just an electrician who is open-minded.  To me, it
seems quite possible to install individual electric burners in each of
the four holes.  Of course, it may be tricky fastening them so that
they can support a pot full of water, and you will want some kind of
waterproofing under the rings, but it shouldn't be impossible.

Good luck!

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