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| Absolute Steel - Charcoal & Brown |
Our new Absolute Steel Hybrid Stove is shipping, and we
think now is a good time to give you a tour of what is going on - both inside,
and outside.
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| Absolute Steel - Soapstone Lined Firebox |
The Absolute Steel Hybrid has a firebox that is completely lined
with soapstone. The stove has a large
ash grate in the center of the floor of the firebox. There are diagonal slots in the grate to make
it easy to slide an ash rake across the surface.
The firebox is 19” inches deep, from the soapstone inside the loading door, to the soapstone wall opposite the door.
the firebox.The firebox is 19” inches deep, from the soapstone inside the loading door, to the soapstone wall opposite the door.
Two removable andirons sit behind the front window. They extend up above the firebrick 8” to 9”
inches. The front soapstone liner is
tapered to direct the air-wash down into the coal bed.
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| Absolute Steel Decorative Front Panel |
Moving along to the outside, the decorative front panel on
the Absolute Steel Hybrid is held in place by a thick trim band (see picture). The top has a complementary design on every
model except the “Great Plain” (hence the name). We will post additional color combinations
shortly.
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| Absolute Steel Top (Wildwood Model) |
Like her brother, the Ideal Steel Hybrid, the Absolute Steel
Hybrid has a bypass damper that “interlocks” with the side loading door. You have to open the bypass before you can
open the loading door.
The loading door is completely lined with soapstone, so it
feels like a bank vault door (strong and sturdy), and, more importantly, it
makes the entire firebox completely lined in soapstone. This lining helps to maintain high
temperatures and insure complete combustion.
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| Absolute Steel Loading Door |
The first of many Absolute Steel Hybrid stoves has shipped
today, it is an exciting time here at the factory. Stay tuned for more pictures, more
information, and more excitement!
