Wish I had found this video 9 years ago! Yes, I know yours wasn't yet made in 2015, but, my chiropractor certainly did benefit! Great info for my Chambers to be hauled next time! 👍 *Thank you* 🤜🤛
I do cover that a little in the "how to inspect" video, but if a handle is seriously stuck, then the valve may be seized and that's a more precarious matter.
Might want to check and adjust the big difference in volume levels between theme music at start and end versus voice. Esp test it with headphones. 😵💫 Good info on this video!! Thanks
I just purchased & had to pick up my first vintage stove. A 30’s Magic Chef, but your video saved me. So helpful. (love Chambers, too, but this one came into my life). Also your video on how to inspect a stove. Thank you!
I'd love to see a video about cleaning the burners, stovetop, thermowell, and the oven. And how to best clean the innards of the range... like around the gas lines under the drip pans and inside the pantry.
Thank you! This brings it down to about 350 lbs, I believe. (I was actually thinking while doing this that I should weigh each part and figure it out exactly). That's still heavy, but the weight is much less lopsided and that plus the decrease in weight make it more manageable. I'll get to that weighing, though!
Can the stove be transported laying on its back or side? Does it have to be upright? Wondering if I need to rent a truck to transport or could I just use my SUV.
@@kcwakem I would not at all recommend that. The side panels are not structural and even if you take them off, the sheet metal underneath them was not designed to take the weight. Also, if you don't remove the backsplash, you will likely crack the porcelain on it. These were made to ship upright.
The A's legs have a bolt and nut that hold each one on. Since the legs are much taller than that of a B or C, I often leave them on and either put a solid deck dolly under each pair of legs or put two 4x4s on a dolly in the middle of the stove. If you need to remove them, then you'll need a jack to lift up each side as you work.
Once we have taken the stove apart like you show, do we have to transport the oven upright or could it be laid safely on it's back? thanks for the helpful video.
It depends on how far it's going and how it's being transported. I've seen stoves wrapped thoroughly in blankets travel across the country safely. But if it's going in a container, I'd probably crate it, too. I'd still remove a the very least the burner grates and pilot cover and box them up and stow then in the pantry before crating, though. As a restorer, I do tend to trust a restorer's caution. But if it's not a necessary expense, I'd shy away from it.
@@VintageStoveChannel roughly 100 miles and I appreciate your response. ETA I should add it’s being trucked. His assistant said that the shipper they usually use has been a bit sloppy of late.
Definitely. I've done it before. You just have to be careful about how wide your dolly is and move it slowly - you're passing a 29.5" stove through a 30" door, so it will just make it.
The majority do not. There were a few months during 1951 when they used asbestos panels instead of the fiberglass ones you see in this video. In that case, pull them off and put them in a large plastic bag so they don't get damaged during transport. When you're done moving them, put them back in place and put the side panels back on. Asbestos poses a danger when it is friable - when it is broken up and exposed to air where it can blow around (including into your lungs). A solid panel left intact does not pose a health hazard.
@@VintageStoveChannel Thank you for the info! If I wanted to remove the asbestos panels and not put them back, can I still operate the stove in a safe manner?
@@michaelcirlos150 I would not recommend that for two reasons: First, the insulation under the side panels protects you and the stove's surroundings from the heat generated by the burners, broiler and Thermowell. Second, the safest place for them is where they belong. Asbestos is not radioactive - it does not pose a danger when left undisturbed. Handling asbestos panels can cause it to break and that's what causes the health issues you hear about. That's why any asbestos disposal should be handled by an expert in asbestos mitigation whenever it's actually a problem. So if you remove the panels, you will become part of the asbestos problem, not the solution. They are enclosed inside the stove, under panels that you are unlikely to ever remove and the square inch of air space that is in the back of the stove is not a transit space for asbestos to begin flying around. That being said, if your panels are somehow disintegrating (which I've never seen - and I've seen a lot), then call an expert in asbestos mitigation.
@@VintageStoveChannel Yes the corners of the panels were damaged and breaking up. The panels were also not sitting correctly onto their respective attachments inside the panels. The company I hired to inspect the stove did not know about the asbestos panels, but after I had explained and asked kindly to inspect the side panels for asbestos they were surprised to see the panels and removed them. I don't think they removed the panels in a professional manner. I hope I don't have a health risk in the house now....
@@michaelcirlos150 Ah, got it! If they left the panels in your house, go get a heavy duty garbage bag and disposable rubber gloves, put the panels in the bag then take off the gloves and toss them in the bag and tie it up tight. Then put it in your basement or garage or somewhere where it is not going to be disturbed until you can find someone who will remove it for you cost-effectively. If they took the panels with them, just make sure that you have cleaned up after them - mop the floor, etc. You will likely not have any health issues from them handling the panels, unless they decided to break them up in your kitchen, in which case that's a whole other issue. But, for the continued use of your Chambers, I recommend putting fiberglass insulation under the side panels. That's what they used outside of that six to eight month production window when asbestos was the only thing they could get. There was a listing for it on eBay by the foot recently. I'll see if I can find the link.
Wish I had found this video 9 years ago! Yes, I know yours wasn't yet made in 2015, but, my chiropractor certainly did benefit!
Great info for my Chambers to be hauled next time! 👍
*Thank you* 🤜🤛
Sure appreciate all the info! Have a video on stuck handles?
I do cover that a little in the "how to inspect" video, but if a handle is seriously stuck, then the valve may be seized and that's a more precarious matter.
Might want to check and adjust the big difference in volume levels between theme music at start and end versus voice. Esp test it with headphones. 😵💫
Good info on this video!! Thanks
I just purchased & had to pick up my first vintage stove. A 30’s Magic Chef, but your video saved me. So helpful. (love Chambers, too, but this one came into my life). Also your video on how to inspect a stove. Thank you!
My pleasure - happy to help!
Very instructive, useful and informative video,Thanks !!!
Thank you!
Thanks. That is helpful.
I'd love to see a video about cleaning the burners, stovetop, thermowell, and the oven. And how to best clean the innards of the range... like around the gas lines under the drip pans and inside the pantry.
Thanks for the suggestion! I've added it to my list.
I should add that I do discuss cleaning the oven and Thermowell here: ua-cam.com/video/pKmRWdgKoOA/v-deo.html&feature=emb_logo
Awesome video, clear, straight to the point. Do you know how much the stove weighs after removing all the removable parts?
Thank you! This brings it down to about 350 lbs, I believe. (I was actually thinking while doing this that I should weigh each part and figure it out exactly). That's still heavy, but the weight is much less lopsided and that plus the decrease in weight make it more manageable. I'll get to that weighing, though!
Can the stove be transported laying on its back or side? Does it have to be upright? Wondering if I need to rent a truck to transport or could I just use my SUV.
@@kcwakem I would not at all recommend that. The side panels are not structural and even if you take them off, the sheet metal underneath them was not designed to take the weight. Also, if you don't remove the backsplash, you will likely crack the porcelain on it. These were made to ship upright.
@@VintageStoveChannel Thank you!
Is the method to remove the legs the same on a model A, i’m picking it up tonight and want to be sure I can get them off correctly
The A's legs have a bolt and nut that hold each one on. Since the legs are much taller than that of a B or C, I often leave them on and either put a solid deck dolly under each pair of legs or put two 4x4s on a dolly in the middle of the stove. If you need to remove them, then you'll need a jack to lift up each side as you work.
If the rockwool becomes unglued, do I need to re-glue it? If I do need to re glue it what type of glue do I use?
Rockwool is never glued, it's stuffed. The fiberglass under the side panels is clipped into place, not glued.
When you say bolt, you mean the nut, right?
Possibly. If you're talking about the legs, both need to be loosened. Let me know the time stamp of the part you mean.
That four sided "bolt", is it a 7/8” or maybe a 1"?
Super nice stove by the way!
I've seen them vary, but typically 7/8". And thanks!
@@VintageStoveChannel 😁
Once we have taken the stove apart like you show, do we have to transport the oven upright or could it be laid safely on it's back? thanks for the helpful video.
A Chambers needs to always be transported upright. Putting it on its back or side will bend the chassis and damage the porcelain.
I'm having a crazy time finding a mover from CA to WA. We may be flying down and renting a truck. Any suggestions?
This is a great video, however it has to go up five porch steps. Can an appliance dolly be used? Thank you.
Yes. Follow the same steps, then slide the appliance dolly underneath lengthwise. Strap it down over the chrome top and you'll be good to go.
My restorer is planning to crate mine. Thoughts?
It depends on how far it's going and how it's being transported. I've seen stoves wrapped thoroughly in blankets travel across the country safely. But if it's going in a container, I'd probably crate it, too. I'd still remove a the very least the burner grates and pilot cover and box them up and stow then in the pantry before crating, though. As a restorer, I do tend to trust a restorer's caution. But if it's not a necessary expense, I'd shy away from it.
@@VintageStoveChannel roughly 100 miles and I appreciate your response.
ETA I should add it’s being trucked. His assistant said that the shipper they usually use has been a bit sloppy of late.
Do you you think that a 90c I'll fit through a 30" door?
Definitely. I've done it before. You just have to be careful about how wide your dolly is and move it slowly - you're passing a 29.5" stove through a 30" door, so it will just make it.
what's the weight amount of the stove after removal of these parts
About 300 lbs. Much more manageable.
do these stoves have asbestos ?
The majority do not. There were a few months during 1951 when they used asbestos panels instead of the fiberglass ones you see in this video. In that case, pull them off and put them in a large plastic bag so they don't get damaged during transport. When you're done moving them, put them back in place and put the side panels back on. Asbestos poses a danger when it is friable - when it is broken up and exposed to air where it can blow around (including into your lungs). A solid panel left intact does not pose a health hazard.
@@VintageStoveChannel Thank you for the info! If I wanted to remove the asbestos panels and not put them back, can I still operate the stove in a safe manner?
@@michaelcirlos150 I would not recommend that for two reasons: First, the insulation under the side panels protects you and the stove's surroundings from the heat generated by the burners, broiler and Thermowell. Second, the safest place for them is where they belong. Asbestos is not radioactive - it does not pose a danger when left undisturbed. Handling asbestos panels can cause it to break and that's what causes the health issues you hear about. That's why any asbestos disposal should be handled by an expert in asbestos mitigation whenever it's actually a problem. So if you remove the panels, you will become part of the asbestos problem, not the solution. They are enclosed inside the stove, under panels that you are unlikely to ever remove and the square inch of air space that is in the back of the stove is not a transit space for asbestos to begin flying around.
That being said, if your panels are somehow disintegrating (which I've never seen - and I've seen a lot), then call an expert in asbestos mitigation.
@@VintageStoveChannel Yes the corners of the panels were damaged and breaking up. The panels were also not sitting correctly onto their respective attachments inside the panels. The company I hired to inspect the stove did not know about the asbestos panels, but after I had explained and asked kindly to inspect the side panels for asbestos they were surprised to see the panels and removed them. I don't think they removed the panels in a professional manner. I hope I don't have a health risk in the house now....
@@michaelcirlos150 Ah, got it! If they left the panels in your house, go get a heavy duty garbage bag and disposable rubber gloves, put the panels in the bag then take off the gloves and toss them in the bag and tie it up tight. Then put it in your basement or garage or somewhere where it is not going to be disturbed until you can find someone who will remove it for you cost-effectively. If they took the panels with them, just make sure that you have cleaned up after them - mop the floor, etc. You will likely not have any health issues from them handling the panels, unless they decided to break them up in your kitchen, in which case that's a whole other issue. But, for the continued use of your Chambers, I recommend putting fiberglass insulation under the side panels. That's what they used outside of that six to eight month production window when asbestos was the only thing they could get. There was a listing for it on eBay by the foot recently. I'll see if I can find the link.