Hi....
I have a VC Encore 2550 Cat Stove. This winter I had a stainless liner installed because the clay liner in the chimney was cracked, wanted something safer, and more efficient. It probably was not installed correctly, but didnt think too much of it since it was here when we bought the house and we use it only for supplemental heat. Since the liner install the stove has been running hotter, but is much more difficult to bring the temp down. The griddle temp will sit at 650-700 even when the air is turned all the way down. I know this has to be drafting better, but surprised how tough it is to dial the griddle temp down to 550 or so.
It would not surprise me if the draft was not great before and maybe why it was running cooler, but 550 should be more normal I think. It is burning wood quicker so must be taking in more air since the install.
They did move the stove during the install to get the liner in. In my mind, it is either the stove is just drafting more air or something loosened up during the install when the stove was moved. I think the ash pan is OK with the gasket. Door and griddle gaskets look OK.
Where can the air intake be adjusted?
Does this seem to be running hot to others?
Is this normal after a new liner install if it is drafting better?
Thanks
I have a VC Encore 2550 Cat Stove. This winter I had a stainless liner installed because the clay liner in the chimney was cracked, wanted something safer, and more efficient. It probably was not installed correctly, but didnt think too much of it since it was here when we bought the house and we use it only for supplemental heat. Since the liner install the stove has been running hotter, but is much more difficult to bring the temp down. The griddle temp will sit at 650-700 even when the air is turned all the way down. I know this has to be drafting better, but surprised how tough it is to dial the griddle temp down to 550 or so.
It would not surprise me if the draft was not great before and maybe why it was running cooler, but 550 should be more normal I think. It is burning wood quicker so must be taking in more air since the install.
They did move the stove during the install to get the liner in. In my mind, it is either the stove is just drafting more air or something loosened up during the install when the stove was moved. I think the ash pan is OK with the gasket. Door and griddle gaskets look OK.
Where can the air intake be adjusted?
Does this seem to be running hot to others?
Is this normal after a new liner install if it is drafting better?
Thanks
