25 PDVC Auger problems

[schoondog]

Posting this for a buddy. I believe he has a 25PDVC and several times the upper auger has stopped and the stove shuts off.. Once I believe the auger motor failed and Englander sent him a new one which he replaced. He has mentioned the set screw several times. He cleans the fines from the pellets and this alleviates the problem. Seems there is a build up on the auger. I mentioned he should change pellets, right now he is burning ACP. I can't get to his place due to work issues so I told him I would post his problem here and see what happens. Perhaps someone has a fix? Thanks in advance.

Schoondog

 

[imacman]

Schoon, could be a plugged vacuum line, or a bad vacuum switch. Have him blow out the vacuum line first, and if that doesn't work jump the vacuum switch for the top auger as per the instructions here:

www.englandsstoveworks.com/help/PelletStove/feedprob04.html

 

[little_hawk_59]

if he has a new stove it could be the hopper lid switch to they can bend and cause you greef

 

[MCPO]

Posting this for a buddy. I believe he has a 25PDVC and several times the upper auger has stopped and the stove shuts off.. Once I believe the auger motor failed and Englander sent him a new one which he replaced. He has mentioned the set screw several times. He cleans the fines from the pellets and this alleviates the problem. Seems there is a build up on the auger. I mentioned he should change pellets, right now he is burning ACP. I can't get to his place due to work issues so I told him I would post his problem here and see what happens. Perhaps someone has a fix? Thanks in advance.

Schoondog

A dumb question maybe , but is he aware that the top auger runs intermittently? (About 3-4 sec on and 11-13 sec off) depending on feed rate..

 

[Meneillys]

He could screen his pellets to keep the dust out. I know a guy that mad screen out of his widow screen and two 5 gallon buckets.

 

[schoondog]

Thanks folks. I will try to get more info tonight. I believe he knows that fines are the problem because he is very careful about emptying the bags. He has to remove auger? to clean it. Well I know he has to remove pellets, and clean to get stove going again. I'm gonna get more info and he is supposed to bring in his manual so I can read and try to help. Thanks again.

Schoondog

 

[dac122]

It is possible the auger shaft is slightly bent, or auger bearing worn from a previous jam. Have him check for any slop in the auger bearing, and for a straight auger shaft by rolling it on a flat surface.