Took the Harman down this morning for a good cleaning, then started setting up a St, Croix Harding that I had picked up last night (used) to replace an Englander (got it used, went kaput on the 3rd firing, sold it) and it took some finagling of the pipe as the SC exhaust is just slightly lower than the Englander was. Then went into town and got gasket glue as the gasket, although fairly new, had started coming out (during the road trip last night, apparently the door opened and gave the gasket a good wind test). Glued in the gasket and had to wait at least an hour before trying it out.
So, about 2.5 hours ago I decided it was time to try it out. Started up, then gave me a code. I checked the door, and it wasn't closed all the way, so closed it and pressed Start again, and away it went. I was checking the connection in back for leaks, when I turned around and smoke was pouring out the door. I shut it down right quick. Then started opening doors and windows (20 degrees out then) to let the smoke out. Hell, I don't think there was any fire even, it was in the space of 2-3 minutes from when I hit start.
After thinking about it while setting up fans to evacuate smoke, I decided to check the pipe to see if anything was plugging it up. Duh, I had put balled up paper in the pipe, to keep the cold air out when I removed the old stove, and evidently failed to remove it all. However, since there was no heat, removing the paper in no way helped with the smoke removal. After about 30 minutes of smoke pouring out the door, I realized that I should shut the damper as it was getting air in thru the OAK. about an hour ago the smoke finally stopped wafting out. Now I am unsure if the gasket is good or not. I expected some smoke, but it was roiling out of there. I'll probably just replace the whole dang thing to make myself feel better.
I have stoked up the basement Harman to High/Manual and started up the propane heater to get it to a reasonable temp inside (since shut down as it is 64 in the house now.
I am such a knucklehead sometimes, but will use this to make the point that if double and triple check if you have plugged up old pipe, then set it up again! and yes, I have smoke and CO detectors (and a bird as an early warning system - LOL).
So, about 2.5 hours ago I decided it was time to try it out. Started up, then gave me a code. I checked the door, and it wasn't closed all the way, so closed it and pressed Start again, and away it went. I was checking the connection in back for leaks, when I turned around and smoke was pouring out the door. I shut it down right quick. Then started opening doors and windows (20 degrees out then) to let the smoke out. Hell, I don't think there was any fire even, it was in the space of 2-3 minutes from when I hit start.
After thinking about it while setting up fans to evacuate smoke, I decided to check the pipe to see if anything was plugging it up. Duh, I had put balled up paper in the pipe, to keep the cold air out when I removed the old stove, and evidently failed to remove it all. However, since there was no heat, removing the paper in no way helped with the smoke removal. After about 30 minutes of smoke pouring out the door, I realized that I should shut the damper as it was getting air in thru the OAK. about an hour ago the smoke finally stopped wafting out. Now I am unsure if the gasket is good or not. I expected some smoke, but it was roiling out of there. I'll probably just replace the whole dang thing to make myself feel better.
I have stoked up the basement Harman to High/Manual and started up the propane heater to get it to a reasonable temp inside (since shut down as it is 64 in the house now.
I am such a knucklehead sometimes, but will use this to make the point that if double and triple check if you have plugged up old pipe, then set it up again! and yes, I have smoke and CO detectors (and a bird as an early warning system - LOL).
Has everyone else gotten theirs checked off of the safety list?
The thread is still young - give them some time. Today is your day of vindication. After all, you didn't say rub it out.