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    Englander auger junk. Gears not motor

    I haven’t seen that gear failures as a reported problem, usually the motor shaft seizes. Out of curiosity I opened an original Merkle-Korff motor and...
    Post by: HD41, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    30 bags left!

    I was down to 5 bags Monday and picked up a ton of Somersets at TSC from their parking lot ($200). They normally store inside so I asked about it,...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 20, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Heatilator Pellet Stove Auger Motor

    I didn't find much info on older Heatilator or ID ECM 5817 auger motor.Test the motor by connecting with a patch cord. If it is stuck you might be...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    25 PDVC shut it self off.

    May have nothing to do with this particular problem; I don't know exact time interval but I would occasionally get a startup/shutdown when not...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    25 PDVC shut it self off.

    Try setting blower and heat at 5-5 before pushing start button.
    Post by: HD41, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    25 PDVC - Making it QUIET?? (How to)

    Depends on the nature of the noise you have. A certain amount is unavoidable and has to do with the air flow that increases as you raise the heat...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Englander 25-PDV Auger Issues

    Good thought on loose wires. Sometimes it works to find out what the problem is not. While auger motors are always suspect a continuous bench test...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Gleason Avery CW motor modification for CCW use

    Glad you got the help you needed, I suggest using some light oil on the cap and shafts and while you are at it you might want to lube the shafts on...
    Post by: HD41, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Gleason Avery CW motor modification for CCW use

    You might be able to get a bit more life out of the Merkle-Korff motor. Take it off, remove the armature, WD-40 the shaft/bearing and re assemble,...
    Post by: HD41, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Gleason Avery CW motor modification for CCW use

    Don't be concerned, I clocked an original Englander Merkle-Korff at 1.3 RPM on bench test. I am using a 2RPM motor on lower auger without any...
    Post by: HD41, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Pellet Stove Auger Binding

    I make make sure they turn free, sometimes remove the armature, clean shafts and reassemble; realigning the armature and field as necessary. Don't...
    Post by: HD41, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Top Auger not working Englander

    2 RPM upper auger motor not the best for 25PDVC but works well on lower auger. I brought my lower auger motor back to life with WD40 a couple...
    Post by: HD41, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    25-PDVC auger motor overheating??

    Fast forward to 2012, after seeing auger motor posts for one reason or another I decided the motor I revived with WD40 in January 2011 may be ready...
    Post by: HD41, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Summers Heat 55-SHP22L

    Seeing more sparks flying and on start up seeing a hint of a good blueish flame coming through the wear plate. I tried to get a video of this last...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Proposed install - advice appreciated!

    Not an expert but I notice the smell of burning pellets radiates some distance outside my house. I have a similar grade with stove vent on side of...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    top auger getting stuck

    Here's a thread that pretty well covers the subject. Toward the end are references in removing the augers....
    Post by: HD41, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Pellet Stove Insert in basement Fireplace Pros/Cons?

    I would lean toward the basement install if the increase in the comfortable living space in your house would be used. It would keep the basement dry...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 14, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Pellet Stove Insert in basement Fireplace Pros/Cons?

    Maybe, there are a lot of posts on basement installs, many times heat just does not move well to upper floors. It would dry out the basement and...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Older Breckwell Owners beware Auger motor changes

    I can see why a dealer wants to stay with OEM parts. What are the diameters? There are a lot of generic auger motor sources for DIY's.
    Post by: HD41, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Wood pellets...pellet size matters

    I think "clean burn" is the key to good pellets, as has been said adjustments may be necessary from one pellet brand to another. I see no...
    Post by: HD41, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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