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  1. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I just wanted to update this thread for all those who helped me and for anybody in the future who has this problem. I apologize for taking so...
    Post by: BenM, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  2. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I thought I had updated the thread, but apparently I didn't. Unfortunately, it jammed after only a few hours being directly wired. I felt the...
    Post by: BenM, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  3. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Thanks for the info. An interesting note is that the replacement motors I got from Englander were Gleason Avery. I noticed when installing them...
    Post by: BenM, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  4. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Well, after 2 days it jammed up again. I pulled the lower auger as Mike suggested and looked up the vertical drop chute between the upper and lower...
    Post by: BenM, Jan 1, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  5. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Just as an update, I talked to Mike this morning. He was very helpful, and gave me some ideas to check on the next time it jams. Also, yesterday I...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  6. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    What was it that you replaced- the lower auger motor? And how did you know it was stopping intermittently?
    Post by: BenM, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  7. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Thanks for the info. I sent you a PM. I'll update the thread with the outcome so others can hopefully benefit.
    Post by: BenM, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  8. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I'm still here and still having issues. I haven't figured out how to PM you yet, but I will today. As an update, after I freed the first jam...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  9. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    The bottom auger turns constantly, and the upper one cycles on and off to regulate the fuel flow. Apparently the duty cycle of the upper auger...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  10. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I considered trying to smooth it out, but it is very difficult to access the inside of the auger tube, especially the end of the tube where the...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  11. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I think you misunderstood what I was saying. I have experienced this problem with three different brands of pellets, including two that had...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  12. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I have the auger as far back as possible without having it rub on the plastic gasket. Do you mean I should move the auger forward toward the...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  13. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Haven't tried screening the pellets since the brand I am using seems to have very few fines and they haven't been a problem with the Travis. I...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 28, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  14. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I forgot to mention that the problem first arose with a different brand of pellets. The first thing I tried was switching. It jams with all...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 28, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  15. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I'm pretty sure it isn't because after I remove the upper auger and clear the jam, the stove operates perfectly until the next jam. Usually 10-20...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 28, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  16. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    As a follow-up, I received and installed my replacement auger today. I was pretty disappointed by the quality of the replacement part. Here are the...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    As far as checking the pellet path, I have removed both augers and and cleared both feed tubes. The only part that I can't fully inspect is the...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  18. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    Yes, I align the auger per the instructions each time I install it. After installing and tightening the bearing flange, I can still turn the...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  19. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I have checked the housing each time that I have removed the upper auger, well over a dozen times. Usually I find a clump of pellets impacted...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  20. BenM
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    Englander 25-PDV Upper Auger Jams Daily

    I didn't think this would be the problem because it feeds well when the upper auger is turning. I did remove it and check it today when I...
    Post by: BenM, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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