PE Summit stove top temps

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MF1529

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Jan 25, 2011
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Today I contacted PE directly and spoke to a technician regarding stove top temps. I am new to a steel stove and I wanted to verify the temps I have been burning at would not over fire the stove. I did not see any temp ranges in the manual. The tech advised the temp range they recommend are between 300 f to 750 f, and added that 750 f will not hurt the stove in any way. She went on to explain that all the internal parts are stainless steel and if the stove was burned in the 1000 F to 1200 f range the internal parts could potentially warp. These temps are measured on stove top under the trivet. I don't plan on burning it over 750 f, but I think it could climb to 900 easily if left open too long. Just thought I'd pass on the info.
 
Thanks for the info. That concurs with the advice we've been giving owners of this stove. Good to know we are in agreement.
 
I absolutely love the Summit. The coldest it has been since I installed it was around 14 f outside which was around 77 inside. That doesn't even give the stove a work out. Wed and Thurs should be below zero so I'm looking forward to trying it out. I did initially misunderstand the EBT system. I thought it was more of a thermostat that regulated temps. I thought it was designed to close when it hit a certain temp and then reopen when the stove cooled to get it back to temp and so on and so on. I researched some past posts by PE owners, and that cleared up my misunderstanding. It basically seems useless. I have yet to see the EBT even crack open and I have burned the stove for quite a while in the 700 range. I just wanted to see it function for myself. I did see BeGreens video. I'm not going to pay any attention to the EBT and enjoy the heat. IMO the soapstones aren't even in the same league as these stoves, but to each their own.
 
Yeah, the EBT does spend MOST of the time closed. Probably just there to help the stove pass EPA tests.
You may have come across a thread I posted a while back where I detail stove-top temps and EBT position.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the ALMIGHTY Summit! :coolsmile:
 
I did read your post, and thank you for documenting it. The post(s) allowed me to relax and realize there is nothing wrong with my stove
 
MF1529 said:
Today I contacted PE directly and spoke to a technician regarding stove top temps. I am new to a steel stove and I wanted to verify the temps I have been burning at would not over fire the stove. I did not see any temp ranges in the manual. The tech advised the temp range they recommend are between 300 f to 750 f, and added that 750 f will not hurt the stove in any way. She went on to explain that all the internal parts are stainless steel and if the stove was burned in the 1000 F to 1200 f range the internal parts could potentially warp. These temps are measured on stove top under the trivet. I don't plan on burning it over 750 f, but I think it could climb to 900 easily if left open too long. Just thought I'd pass on the info.

What is the trivet? Thanks.
 
In regard to the stainless steel internal parts, keep in mind that the baffle will sag/warp with usage. My Pacific is in its sixth burn season and 2nd baffle. I think it has the hardest job, due to the internal heat generated that weakens the structure. However, the sag/warp does not impair the operation. Mine was replaced due to a crack that formed. The second baffle is in its second burn season and has a sag in the bottom center to back.

If anyone has a baffle that has not deformed I would be curious to hear about it. I am glad that the baffles have a lifetime warranty!
 
Mine has the exact same sag as you describe, Sisu. I'm just finishing my first season burning in the stove. In fact, I was so concerned about it that I almost started a thread looking for answers regarding it. Used the Search instead, and found other threads discussing this. Thankfully it turns out to be a non-issue.
 
Where do you take your stove top temps at? Right near the flue collar I see some pretty high temps, but a few inches away there is a dramatic drop. Is mid way bewtween the flue collar and edge of the front of the stove where you take temps?
 
Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I think people say to put it 6" in front of the flue collar, offset to the right or left.
 
So far my t5 seems hottest just forward and left of flue collar....my baffle has a ever so slight bow.
 
hemlock said:
MF1529 said:
Today I contacted PE directly and spoke to a technician regarding stove top temps. I am new to a steel stove and I wanted to verify the temps I have been burning at would not over fire the stove. I did not see any temp ranges in the manual. The tech advised the temp range they recommend are between 300 f to 750 f, and added that 750 f will not hurt the stove in any way. She went on to explain that all the internal parts are stainless steel and if the stove was burned in the 1000 F to 1200 f range the internal parts could potentially warp. These temps are measured on stove top under the trivet. I don't plan on burning it over 750 f, but I think it could climb to 900 easily if left open too long. Just thought I'd pass on the info.

What is the trivet? Thanks.
The removeable grill looking thing on top of the stove.
 
hemlock said:
I see. I guess not all PE stoves have them. Thanks.


Just the Alderleas, I believe.
 
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