We bought an ecotec in october 2011. We like the stove and it heats the house. I like the fact that you can run it from onboard tstat and it shuts off or it runs and drops off to minimum. The problem we have had is the cleaning required. I have nothing but good things to say about the dealer. It was dealer installed. He has back many times to try and get it set up properly. The stove is basically needed to have a complete cleaning on a monthly basis(sometimes more). We use only the pellets that the dealer suggested. The dealer has suggested we switch to a quadrfire classic bay 1200. I was just loooking for thoughts on ecoteck or quadrafire.
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SmokeyTheBear
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What were you running through the stove on a monthly basis?
What brand of pellets was it?
Pellet stove cleaning is all driven by ash levels produced and that varies by pellet brand, type, and a host of other things.
What brand of pellets was it?
Pellet stove cleaning is all driven by ash levels produced and that varies by pellet brand, type, and a host of other things.
They are green team out of Pa. I have burnt 2 tons and started on the 3rd. I started burning these part way through last year. I tried other pellets but it was worse. The dealer says we shouldnt be cleaning it this often.
SmokeyTheBear
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Lets see if I have this right you started burning on the 3rd (of what month and year please) and you have put two tons of Green team through the stove since.then.
Two tons is enough for two good complete cleanings on a lot of stoves plus the normal weeklies.
Would you please describe the flame (color, activity, etc.) and how the stove was installed venting starting at the stove and going to and including the termination cap. Size, lengths, orientations, and angles of all elbows along the nature of the insulation and air sealing (tightness) of your house and any other air movers in the house that move air from inside to the outside?.
Two tons is enough for two good complete cleanings on a lot of stoves plus the normal weeklies.
Would you please describe the flame (color, activity, etc.) and how the stove was installed venting starting at the stove and going to and including the termination cap. Size, lengths, orientations, and angles of all elbows along the nature of the insulation and air sealing (tightness) of your house and any other air movers in the house that move air from inside to the outside?.
The Ecoteck is a great stove, but has numerous different controls. The Classic Bay is a Great Heater with just 3 heat settings. Set to desired temp, then select heat range, Bam. Heat. Easy Peasy.
There are a few Ecoteck owners on here now, give them time to chime in (Lake Girl, Bio-Burner)
There are a few Ecoteck owners on here now, give them time to chime in (Lake Girl, Bio-Burner)
Not really... if you want a good diagnosis? That's what people here are best at?
The more info and pics, the easier and faster a result may come up.
SmokeyTheBear
Minister of Fire
A lot of stove burn issues are caused by a messed up installation or not considering the entire house and stove as a system.
SmokeyTheBear
Minister of Fire
Sweets, there could be a lot to that needs drafting as in combustion air flow but without "all of that funny information" I was asking about we may never find out and the OP just might find out that a new stove of any kind isn't the answer at all and still produces the same situation..
I think the problem is your dealer , he's trying to sell u another stove +tells you to stay with
Those pellets , try a better brand of pellets , pa pellet have high ash content
Huh? CT pellet is pretty far away? Not exactly sound advice, for someone truly looking for help?
Greene Teams are a good pellet. After 2 tons, its likely ash is built up in the works, intake has become clogged, EVL isn't correct (yes, some dealers mess that up).
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