Beckwell The Big E SP1000 Issue

[JohnTarsh]

Hey Guys, I am new to the pellet stove world, just brought a house and it came with it. I have burned about a ton of pellet so far and now I seem to have an issue were the convection blower is not turning on. I have cleaned and deep cleaned the pellet stove numerous times in between burns but recently the convection blower just won't turn on. A fire starts, and it stays lit for a good amount of time, but it never turns on. Any help would be appreciated, if you need more info please ask, also I am new to this so I only know what I have read in these forums. Thanks - John

 

[Bioburner]

I first would try see if the fan is even operational by trying to powering it with a separate cord or removing and testing. Heat and dust bunnies kill the fans on a regular basis if the windings are not blown out and you have no idea of the previous owners care.

 

[JohnTarsh]

I first would try see if the fan is even operational by trying to powering it with a separate cord or removing and testing. Heat and dust bunnies kill the fans on a regular basis if the windings are not blown out and you have no idea of the previous owners care.

Thanks, I did just that, and the blower would budge but not rotate. I will be buying a new one.

 

[Bioburner]

Before pitching it in the trash you could possibly bring in to a electric motor shop and they may be able to put in new bearings if the motor is just stuck or dragging hard.

 

[hossthehermit]

Thanks, I did just that, and the blower would budge but not rotate. I will be buying a new one.

Pull it out, blow it out, oil it, try it again ..............

 

[Big E]

John, read your manual, if you don't have one, download from Breckwell. Lot's of info, especially troubleshooting. # 2 flashing is air # 3 flashing is fuel. Make sure you clean it real good, including taking plates out from behind burnpot. Don2222 from east coast hearth has an upgraded blower with larger impellers-works good. While you are at it, buy a low limit and high limit switch for spares. Burn good pellets and that stove will work as good as stoves many times the Big E price. Good luck