In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

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Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by Snowy Rivers, Nov 16, 2015.

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  1. Stinny

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    Stinny, Nov 18, 2015
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    Welcome to the Beer Side Ambient!
     
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    Thank You all for your warm welcome!
     
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    Welcome Snowy and Ambient!
     
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    Belated welcome Snowy and Ambient - nice to see you both here. :yes:

    You'd be proud Snowy, side panels are off the stove now, had to trace an electrical issue: stove switched into "Final Cleaning" on it's own a few times over the past week, was a bit concerning (to say the least).. Lots of DVOM testing here.
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    Traced the problem down to the door switch, on this stove there is a latch gate mechanism, screwed to the side of the stove (acts as a pivot point), that raises the latch gate to engage a magnetic reed contact switch when the door latch is closed, completing the circuit.

    Issue was a worn / failed shim at the pivot point, allowing too much movement / play of the latch gate mechanism, preventing reliable switch contact.

    Fix was a new washer at the pivot point, with some lithium grease. Seems to be running ok, on day 2 now.

    The Ecoteck stove is fully programmable, but is a lot of work to tune and run -
    I like your reliable, industrial-grade quality "old school" controller solution(s) much better. :yes:
     
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    Welcome Ambient, grab a seat next to the fire and make yourself at home:campfire:
     
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