Chambers stove
Howdy,
So I have a negligent landlord. Who refuses to replace this dinosaur of a stove. There has been issues with CO and gas leaks around this duplex with both my neighbor and I, so when I started to experience symptoms again, I got suspicious. So I called the gas company out as well as the fire department, fire department found nothing. Gas company ran their meter through the stove and it started going off like crazy. He also did a pressure test and found that it did not hold pressure.
I do not know if the average Joe gas company guy is going to understand that there is a standing pilot light to be lit when the gas is released? And even if this pilot is lit, does this effect the pressure test?
Another question. The "soup warmer or well" Is this also a standing pilot that needs to constantly be lit? There is a knob labeled "well" that makes it seem like it functions like the burners, all feeding from the same central pilot on top of the unit and igniting from there. Or is this knob just to increase the heat on an already existing flame?
While I love this vintage thing and wholeheartedly would like to be able to use it (My grandmother gasped when I sent pictures), it seems like the potential for gas or CO leaks into the home are a constant thing to worry about. What if one of the standing pilots go out without me knowing? How can I trust that she has maintained this properly? Such as the thermocouple or really anything?
I have considered looking for a "plumber" or "gas" related Reddit thread as well...
The landlord will try everything she can to avoid getting rid of this thing or buying something new. She apparently downplayed the idea of a pilot accidentally going out or the potential for anything to leak that dramatically. I just want to be safe and not potentially die again. I would like to not have to constantly keep an eye on this thing. I would like to cook again...lol
I hope you guys can help me understand this thing a little better. As just a tenant under a landlord, having to figure this thing out has been very frustrating. But I can understand them as being well built ranges for those that have the money, space, and time.
Thanks for letting me vent. Hope someone can help <3
