- Sep 9, 2009
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Howdy all,
I purchased a Kenmore (GOSM knock-off -- all appears equal except burner size -- 14,500 BTU cast brass on the Kenmore, 16k BTU cast brass behemoth on the GOSM).
$150 is the price point for both, I have local access to either. My questions are these:
1) GOSM's parent company is defunct, and I've read horror stories of having to get replacement parts -- is this a genuine concern?
2) The Kenmore has a non-adjustable chimney -- is this a huge detriment? I'm handy, and can certainly add vents if needed.
3) The MUCH larger GOSM burner has me spooked, after hearing how much difficulty people have maintining a low temp on these verticals.
Internally, these units are identical -- except for the size of the cast brass burner. I am tempted to keep the Kenmore (since it's already at home), however I am open to suggestions given the track record of the GOSM. The Kenmore has a tight-sealing magnetic door, and would seem to be to be the easier machine to replace parts if the need arises -- does anyone have feedback for me on this? If you've recently had to replace a GOSM part, and it was easy, that may sway my vote...
I purchased a Kenmore (GOSM knock-off -- all appears equal except burner size -- 14,500 BTU cast brass on the Kenmore, 16k BTU cast brass behemoth on the GOSM).
$150 is the price point for both, I have local access to either. My questions are these:
1) GOSM's parent company is defunct, and I've read horror stories of having to get replacement parts -- is this a genuine concern?
2) The Kenmore has a non-adjustable chimney -- is this a huge detriment? I'm handy, and can certainly add vents if needed.
3) The MUCH larger GOSM burner has me spooked, after hearing how much difficulty people have maintining a low temp on these verticals.
Internally, these units are identical -- except for the size of the cast brass burner. I am tempted to keep the Kenmore (since it's already at home), however I am open to suggestions given the track record of the GOSM. The Kenmore has a tight-sealing magnetic door, and would seem to be to be the easier machine to replace parts if the need arises -- does anyone have feedback for me on this? If you've recently had to replace a GOSM part, and it was easy, that may sway my vote...