Lopi Leyden firebox keeps filling w/pellets

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We have a 1 year old Lopi Leyden... had it cleaned this summer and should be good to go for the winter season.
Started using it this week and I'm having a problem with the firebox filling with pellets. I fill the hopper and the stove starts right up- it ignites, works fine for a bit and then the firebox fills and stove shuts off. I have to clean out the unused pellets and re-start the stove. This cycle happens every few hours. What causes it and how do I fix it?? I tried adjusting the restrictor/air valve and it doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm hoping it's something simple I can fix myself and not need to call the stove store (they are a little difficult to deal with- but they are the only game in town!)
Any help is GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks!
 
Err, did the damper get moved and who did the cleaning?


ETA: The burn pot overflowing is a sign of not enough air, lots of things can cause this but the usual culprits are ash in the works and/or a closed or blocked damper.

It usually isn't a stove malfunction but a people malfunction.
 
SmokeyTheBear said:
It usually isn't a stove malfunction but a people malfunction.
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Now that's funny...;lol

Is it possible something built a nest in your venting after it was cleaned restricting the airflow? Just a thought.
 
SmokeyTheBear said:
Err, did the damper get moved and who did the cleaning?


ETA: The burn pot overflowing is a sign of not enough air, lots of things can cause this but the usual culprits are ash in the works and/or a closed or blocked damper.

It usually isn't a stove malfunction but a people malfunction.
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The cleaning was done by the stove store I bought the Lopi from... they didn't move anything. In fact, I feel like I could've cleaned it just as well as they did... I thought they would take the stove apart and really check it out but they didn't do much more than what I did every week when stove was in use (vacuum it out, clean glass, take out bricks and clean behind them, etc.
I'm not a fan of this particular store (and they have terrible customer service/reviews)... but they are the only place within 100mi that sells these stoves!!
Thanks for your reply :)
 
I'd seriously consider checking your venting (from the air intake to and including the termination cap) for a lot of ash or critters where there shouldn't be any, it is also possible that they somehow got your damper (or fuel control gate if any) disconnected.

If your vent or intake isn't protected by some sort of critter screen you could have a nest where it will cause what is happening to occur.

If your venting is straight out or up a few feet and out ( in short where if it is easy to get to) I'd go so far as to suggest that you apply a leaf blower in vacuum mode to the end of the venting outside and let it rip.

ETA: mralias you know there are three things involved hardware, software, and wetware. Usually the wetware is at the center of most problems. Wetware = people.
 
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How high are you keeping the flame? Make sure you keep the flame at least 6 inches tall. Usually just pushing the damper in solve the problem. That's if you getting an Enough air. Just try keeping the flame higher.
 
In addition to what the Bear mentioned about checking your complete exhaust system, the fact that the stove shop service person never even removed & cleaned the combustion blower, or cleaned out the ash traps is a concern. Poor airflow through the stove is the most likely culprit in your case.....not enough air to burn the pellets completely.
 
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