Have a six year old Mansfield that has had the Secondary air tubes replace previously and now three years later they have deformed and fallen out. Are these pipes supposed to last longer?
I don't ever burn the unit at any temperature above 450 - usually just over 400 as measured on the stove top very near the flue opening. I burn seasoned Eucalyptus. Live on the coast so there is more humidity in the air than there otherwise might be. On the other hand, the amount of wind we get should help dry out the wood.
And, should I bother to replace the air tubes - I mean is there really an advantage? $63 each seem excessive.............
Many thanks,
Nick
BTW, first post here - lots of great info.
I don't ever burn the unit at any temperature above 450 - usually just over 400 as measured on the stove top very near the flue opening. I burn seasoned Eucalyptus. Live on the coast so there is more humidity in the air than there otherwise might be. On the other hand, the amount of wind we get should help dry out the wood.
And, should I bother to replace the air tubes - I mean is there really an advantage? $63 each seem excessive.............
Many thanks,
Nick
BTW, first post here - lots of great info.