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I am getting ready to move my model c inside and get the gas turned on to house ( chambers only thing gas in house ).. i have called a few places to see if someone would come and give it the once over and adjust the orifices..(have adjustable) .. but for some reason i am having trouble getting someone to check it out.. wasnt going to get a tech out but after reading i thought it might be a good idea.. Stove was on propane and will be going to natural... thanks for any info.. does the gas department do such work ???
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Let me know when you want to order the literature, or you can order them from Sam.
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Does anyone know if the gas company will provide a safety check on your stove?
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Laclede Gas Company here in St. Louis will check out the stove... at a considerable charge... They might redtag it, not allow it to be hooked up, if it doesn't have the safety system installed....
Gasseous
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You need at least three things:
1. The Revised C-series Service Manual: it tells you how to service, calibrate, and convert your CHAMBERS from natural gas to propane.
2. A competent Service Man (or really handy layman) who can take the Service Manual and get your CHAMBERS "up to snuff."
3. The "Idle Hour" Cookbook, Third Edition: It teaches you how to care for and use your CHAMBERS, including how to cook with the gas turned OFF on retained heat.
I have all of them available, as does Sam The Stoveman.
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your right i just need to get the books.. i guess i just got a little hesitant after reading a few posts on the gas.. i just dont have the safety system on mine.. i would like to not worry about the wife using the oven when gone though. i guess they have been used for years without those systems..I will put one on but it might take me a little time to get one..
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lowracer you are correct on the safety. I am sure i will follow your instructions on the safety system.. i know i would fill alot better with wife and kids using it.. as long as you think its ok to use the other parts of the stove i can stay away from the oven till the system is installed.... what does make the oven that much of a danger.. is it venting that could cause the flame to go out and unburned gas to fill the oven. ?? I do appreciate the heads up on all the safety everyone... yall have been very helpful....
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Please read my safety system document (link in my signature), it explains exactly what the danger is in operating the oven w/o a safety.
I should add that I make no money off the safety system document or the safety system. The document is free.
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I would recommend to not use the oven until you get a safety system on it.
Use the stovetop, use the broiler, use the griddle, use the thermowell, just don't use that oven without the safety. Your life or the life of someone you love may depend on it.
It's less than $200 in parts and about a two or three hour job to build the safety system.
I've already posted the details of a trip to the emergency room that will cost you way more than $200. And that's only if you survive the blast.
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It wasn't easy to find someone to take a look at our stove, but here's what I did.
Called a local appliance/stove parts supplier, told them about my stove, and asked if they knew of some old stove guy who could service it. (The place I called does not offer service calls, they just sell the parts to the guys with the skills.) They recommended a place that does advertise that they service many older brands. I think their ad says electrolux, tappan, magic chef, you know, vintage nameplates vs. maytag etc.
I called to set up the appointment, and made sure that the person they were sending had actually serviced a chambers before. As it turned out, he didn't seem to have serviced MANY, but anyway, that service company was distinguished from several others I called in search of the fabled "old stove guy" who claimed they had someone etc etc until I said "Could you ask him if he has ever serviced a Chambers?" at which point they basically grunted no and hung up.
I totally agree that one needs a safety. I foudn the stove guy's housecall helpful in that he provided a little more context for the place of the safety. yes, safeties were installed on ovens because the other way is dangerous. But like all our little ole grammas baked their apple pies that way for a while without many of them going boom. (That said, we will put a safety on when we can?before Christmas.)
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This may seem kind of well dumb, but out here the gas company will not come to your home for a stove. They tell you to call a plumber. Maybe you should try that? It's worth a shot.
