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[pablosanchez69]

I have a Chambers 15BZ4 S.N. 8-6840 Stove I bought about 7 years ago, that I am getting ready to restore. I am sure I will have tons of questions. Can you identify it from the model/SN #?
Great Site
Paul Low [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

[Todd W. White]

The BZ models were different from the regular B in the following ways:

1. They had a new broiler (which looks like it was also used in the C series) that had a shield over it. This shield reduced transfer of heat from the broiler burner to external areas.

2. They had a different burner, which used less gas, due to a much reduced flame height from the B (1/4" - down from 3/4").

3. The standard "B" had two positions for the burner drip pans - deeper pans for natural gas, and shallow ones for using when on LP gas. The BZ uses one type drip pan, no matter which gas you use.

4. The BZ had a new type burner pilot grate. This reduced cooking top temperature, and provided a small, warming burner.

5. The BZ had a new type burner grate. It was taller than the previous models.

6. The ridges were removed from the cooktop, a result of the new, higher grates.

7. The lighter hole in the BZ was changed from the standard B. It had a wider opening so you could see the flames better, and a new, larger heat shield with the words "Light Here" on it was also new to the BZ.

8. The orifices sizes for the BZ are found in the B/BZ Service Manual, which I can supply you with - just let me know!

Hope this helps!

[pablosanchez69]

Great Information.
I will be placing an order for the literature you mentioned soon. It sounds like a must have for my project.
Keep up the good work,
Paul Low [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

[cejesq]

I've just completed a 3 month search for a Chambers which concluded on rBay Christmas Eve. I feel like a little kid (how nice). I discovered the website a few months ago and, if I may say so, Todd, it's a labor of love and a treasue to anyone who shares the passion for these beautiful machines.

Mine is a 90-C (1950) and is pristine except for a broken thumb lever and a stuck thermowell top. But I'm actually losing sleep anticipating the trip this weekend to pick it up.

Both the site and this forum have already provided great help and I look forward to more.

Thanks for your efforts, Todd

[sixtyspecial56]

I agree that Todd has done a great job gathering information for the site. The pictures of the Chambers factory and Miss Alma Chambers conducting a "cooking school" were especially interesting.