Hammerjoe said:The trick is when you turn the fire on the gel, let it burn for a couple minutes to get the flame going and only then close the door.
enord said:i put cup of pellets in firebin
squirt some lighter fluid or kerosene on pellets
place crumpled newspaper on top & light
works fine
gel?
enord said:i put cup of pellets in firebin
squirt some lighter fluid or kerosene on pellets
place crumpled newspaper on top & light
works fine
gel?
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RandyChristensen said:I just push the on button , the stove starts right up. Do they make a ignition kit for your stove??
Corie said:The gel is alcohol based and recommended for starting pellet stoves. Lighter fluid and kerosene are not and it will void her warranty on a brand new stove if they find out that she is doing that. Stop telling people to the stupid things that you do, just because it hasn't harmed you yet.
Ignoring the gnome for a second; OP, if the gel isn't working, you can try a torch, wax covered flakes or the alcohol soaked starter pellets. I have to say truthfully, that the gel is my least favorite way to light a pellet fire.
Corie said:The gel is alcohol based and recommended for starting pellet stoves. Lighter fluid and kerosene are not and it will void her warranty on a brand new stove if they find out that she is doing that. Stop telling people to the stupid things that you do, just because it hasn't harmed you yet.
Ignoring the gnome for a second; OP, if the gel isn't working, you can try a torch, wax covered flakes or the alcohol soaked starter pellets. I have to say truthfully, that the gel is my least favorite way to light a pellet fire.
robscot said:Corie said:The gel is alcohol based and recommended for starting pellet stoves. Lighter fluid and kerosene are not and it will void her warranty on a brand new stove if they find out that she is doing that. Stop telling people to the stupid things that you do, just because it hasn't harmed you yet.
Ignoring the gnome for a second; OP, if the gel isn't working, you can try a torch, wax covered flakes or the alcohol soaked starter pellets. I have to say truthfully, that the gel is my least favorite way to light a pellet fire.
What is your preferred method? I haven't looked for the wax flakes or the alcohol pellets yet. I agree with the gel method...it seems like WAY too much work.
MrWinkey said:Personally I use a small propane torch or I use firestarter gel and let it sit for a few minutes.
seaken said:Corie said:The gel is alcohol based and recommended for starting pellet stoves. Lighter fluid and kerosene are not and it will void her warranty on a brand new stove if they find out that she is doing that. Stop telling people to the stupid things that you do, just because it hasn't harmed you yet.
Ignoring the gnome for a second; OP, if the gel isn't working, you can try a torch, wax covered flakes or the alcohol soaked starter pellets. I have to say truthfully, that the gel is my least favorite way to light a pellet fire.
Poor gnomes, getting bad name. [grin] More of a troll, really.
ThePhotoHound said:Robscot -
Once you actually have a fire going, do you have:
1. Slow, yellow-orange flames
2. Fast, bright yellow or white flames (like a blow torch)
3. Something in the middle
If you have #1, I think your damper may be too closed. If you have #2, I believe your damper may be too open. Either one will give you a really hard time lighting pellets. Just a thought...