Fahrenheit Endurnace 50F Project

The pic

 

Here's a quick video on what my burn pot looks like after running nonstop for three days. Is this normal? Seems like a lot of spillover on either side.
Dropbox - 2016-01-13 11.48.49.mp4

 

It's still looking sooty as you can see it burning away on the side walls. I don't have a clear view of my firepot like you. What level is it at? Dex has a similar setup and would be the one to chime in for better info. Are you running on T-stat mode?

 

I was running on t stat mode level 4. This is with the damper set to about half open with the set screw.

 

Did you do a adjustment on the trim on level #1? If not, that could be the sooty maker. When on T-stat mode, the heat level goes from #1 to #5 then back to #1. Level #4 is not in the equation but then again with the newer model might be different than what I'm telling you.

 

On the newer units, Tstat mode you can choose level 3,4 or 5 that it will stay on when tstat calls for heat. Then idles at 1 which you said. And a little adjustment for level one leaves no soot on glass for me. 2 weeks after cleaning it comes off with paper towel. Before adjustment I needed a razor to remove deposits on glass in certain spots that the air wash blows in.

 

Good to know, it clarifies some unknown info in my blank spots in my

 

Thanks for the help. I'm looking into getting an updated sail switch, exhaust manifold, and exhaust blower.

 

I think mine is convex too. Same door as you. My gasket I put underneath the top portion of the burnpot is creating more air for the fire than the air glass wash. What's happening is the top portion is raised slightly creating a gap inside the burnpot where it seats to make a steel on steel seal. I will tinker more on it later.

 

Nice. Mine had the update as well but wasn't as lucky as you, I got another LED panel.

 

How's this mod working for you?

Just letting you know I found a source of corn. They wan $220 a ton. Thoughts on the price?

G/F's dad is talking to a farmer he knows tomorrow for me so see what he wants per ton.

 

That looks like a good vibrant flame to me, and uniform in the distribution within the burn pot. Have you done any of the mods to improve air flow in the furnace? My flame on heat setting 3 is half that size. I'm late to the party on this, been busy, so I imagine Dex or one of the other guys has provided some input.

 

Wow, that's a heck of a great burning stove. Still having issues with mine, just can't quite get the huge vibrant flame like you have. So many variables though, I find I Can get close but only on certain pellets. The Lacwoods burn up too quick and don't form a big base. Oh well. Still playing with it.

I like that you mentioned about the burn pot holes. I had been thinking the same thing, force more air to the one side and force the flame back the other way. Nice to know the theory works!

 

Hey Ivan, that's a mint looking flame!!!

 

That's some great heat!

 

Wouldn't load for me. But

Wow, even more impressed with the heats you are getting with the thermometer that far away from the outlet of the furnace. I've definitely still have a pile of work to do.

 

Mines the same. Not sure if it's how they make the doors, or if they warp from the heat.

 

Average is about $200/ton
Rye seeds $160-180/ton

 

I paid $ 200.00 for a 2200 lb ton for corn and $ 180.00 a ton for rye seed in 55 lb bags. makes for cheap heat when you consider
your looking at $ 340.00 with tax for a 2000 lb ton for wood pellets.
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