So I have a Parlor 3000 that was manufactured in 1994. I light the stove and set it to low and it feeds pellets but after some time it shuts down. If I adjust the feed rate to medium or high there is no change in feed rate or fan speed. I have replaced the t-2 sensor. The one attached to the metal plate which I assume measures temp. I'd like to replace the t-1, but I'm curious what it does. I've taken it out and inspected and cleaned out the hold where it mounts. But there is no change. So my main question is what does the t-1 do and would it resolve my problem?
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The T1 sensor is used to show blocked flue or high wind conditions coming into the flue, and also if the inlet air is blocked. It will trigger the red light on the control panel if it is the problem. Your problem sounds like the pellets you are using not reaching a real hot temperature by the time limit on the T2 sensor. When I am using lower quality pellets sometimes my stove will shut down like this and I just shut it off and right back on to try again. It usually doesn't lose it's flame and will start up like it should although a couple of times it has needed a 3rd try to get going. The fact that the feed and fan don't change for you is the way it is designed, everything will only run on low until the stove reads high enough temperature at the T2 sensor. Thelin recommends that you start it on medium, that way you will hear the fan kick up to the higher speed when it gets up to temperature.
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