Potential problem with new stove

Something else no one has touched on is your split size. I'm not sure what wood your burning and I'm not familiar with your stove but split size and configuration can make an impact as well. 3 or 4 larger splits tightly packed in the fire box will burn much different than 5-6 smaller loosely stacked splits. North/South vs East/West makes a difference as well.

 

Yup, size of splits is a good point! ^^^

 

No worries. I had a specific reason for not disclosing the brand name and it wasn't about the members here. The fix or any suggestions really weren't brand specific anyway. Besides, I'd bet I'm one of the only ones here with the stove anyway.

Regardless, good idea with the adjustable plate - might do that once spring hits.

 

Yea, that's why I mentioned "average" split size in my original post. I honestly don't think my splits are much different than any others but do understand wha your saying. I much prefer N / S loading and will probably stick to it that way.

 

Well, the plot thickens. Texted my retailer and asked for an internal diagram of the air control unit and also asked for the manufacturors procedure if my draft reading was above the recommended range of .04-.08. The response I received was that the Manu wants me to replace the air control module before they tell me what to do if my draft is over .08. I was told to provide them with the reading once I have it.

Honestly, not sure what to think about that. First it was buy a fan. All of a sudden it's "we are not going to tell you what to do if the reading is over .08", replace the air control unit". Seems like they really don't want to tell me what to do, maybe they don't know. I suppose I will replace the control unit and see what happens from there. Still perplexed why no procedure for over .08.

 

They dont want the liability of making the decision what to do with excessive draft....thats why. Their product isn't designed to be ran that way, so therefore, they aren't going to recommend anything other than a tearout would be my guess.

 

Interesting. Maybe they got talking dampers with your insurance guy, lol.

 

Yeah I’m the only one here with a Timberwolf brand, so we just need to rely on the expertise of those who have been burning for years to try to diagnose the problem so we can dial things down. I have an overheating stove issue too. I blame split size, draft and likely because my stove is bigger than my living space. I just choose to build smaller fires. Different climate area we are in but its all based on personal adjustments.

Plus with this log home, the insurance company issue you’re having is mainly why. You’re living in a house most of us here don’t have so even with these ‘nazis’ here and there, it’s for a reason. There’s reason why they don’t allow some wood stoves in a mobile home unless its approved. Otherwise those who install any old stove in one of those would likely have no roof or even home to speak of.

Insurance is protecting their ASSets...that isn’t a typo nor a joke to them. I don’t know if yours isn’t a conglomerate company but if it’s local, and your house burns down, they have to state that you followed rules or if they pay out, they can go bankrupt themselves. They are backed by a bank too. So they are following a bank’s rules to keep themselves out of financial ruin. A nearly 400k log house along with the construction and possessions lost in a fire could run them over a $ million easily. If you read your insurance coverages, you’ll see why you can get insured for up to such amounts in A through Z coverages. (At least that’s how mine is laid out. Medical and all that....

I’m not backing up the insurance company here just saying that while you’re trying to cover yourself, you have to remember what kind of place you live in to know why you’re subject to this kind of scrutiny. Different statues exist so if you’re to live in a regular type house, insurances are likely to be more lenient. I’m also hoping that since your problem seems “fixed” enough, you can enjoy a bit more.

 

Sure. I highly, highly doubt they will say bring the stove back and we will refund your money. I'd bet a brand new $1000 bill that their answer is, buy a fan, build small fires, don't burn over night, thanks for your money, blah, blah, blah.

 

+1 to that my Regency 2400 does it every time I load it up. I was worried for the first few weeks I had it now I open the rod all the way let it get hot till about 600ish after 10-15 mins then close it down till the flames go away and the secondaries kick in then I pull the rod just a tad to let it breath and let it do its thing. Gets to 700ish for a little while and then creeps back down. These EPA stoves are ment to run hot, so I just quit worrying now and let it do its thing. They engineered it this way for a reason so I just let it be that.

 

SawDog,

Where are you located here in "The Peoples Republik of Illinoiz"??? I too am a prisoner here in northern Illinoiz. If'n you'd like a 2nd set of unbiased eyes to look at your setup; maybe we could arrange something, hey??? PM me if interested.

 

The "cheddar curtain"!

I resemble that remark!