TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
I love it when people insult you for doing things in a smarter, more efficient way rather than some archaic outdated method that they prefer using for some unknown reason.
How Many of You Keep a Spare Ignitor On Hand or Other Parts?
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TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
I don't know if your question was directed at me but just in case:
There are people out there who don't take to change very well. They will cling to old methods for doing things for any number of reasons which is perfectly OK. What I find distasteful are people who will insult and degrade others because they prefer a different method. Light your stove by rubbing 2 sticks together for all I care but don't call me a "feline" because I choose a less laborious and a bit more modern way of accomplishing the same thing.
whit
Member
Have a spare ignitor for my 5-year-old Santa Fe. Haven't need it. But was told by the installers that it was the likeliest part to fail.
mik_kane
Feeling the Heat
mchasal
Burning Hunk
Or perhaps it's because an igniter failure is something that can be worked around by manually lighting the stove with gel or another method. So keeping a spare of that item isn't so critical. Any one of the motors (fans/augers) failing would take the stove down and be much harder to get it back running without the proper parts. It may be the part with the highest failure rate, but one that you can limp along without until you order the replacement. so it might not be the highest priority part to have on hand.
Of course, nothing wrong with keeping one around if you have the funds.
TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
I have zero problems if people prefer to handle things differently. Just dont insult the rest of us for not following your lead.
Alcohol, Starting Gel, torch, diesel, JP5, JP4, kerosene,
There are multiple options on starting, but a motor will stop your heat output completely.
I keep a spare auger motor and gasket kit on hand. I will get spare blower motors when the opportunity arises.
Bill
There are multiple options on starting, but a motor will stop your heat output completely.
I keep a spare auger motor and gasket kit on hand. I will get spare blower motors when the opportunity arises.
Bill
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