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Empire stove thermo-disk

Post in 'It's a Gas!' started by manfred, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. manfred Member

    joined: Feb 15, 2010
    17 posts
    okla
    There is a disk that brings on the fan when it gets warm. My stove almost always runs on low flame so fan never comes on.
    I thought it was a bad disk and bought another,same problem.
    Suggestions?
    manfred, Aug 27, 2012
    #1

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  2. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    1. Make sure the snapdisk in in contact with the stove body. Any air gap will allow it to cool & stay open.
    2. You can remove the snapdisk & jump the incoming & outgoing wires with a double (male, generally) spade connector, & use the switch to turn the blower on
    3. Turn the stove burner UP a little bit & control the burn with a wall thermostat or a remote...
    DAKSY, Aug 28, 2012
    #2

  3. A1Stoves.com Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 19, 2011
    392 posts
    Northern CA
    if you are still having troubles after following Bob's advice, you could get a lower disc, like a 120/10 vs 140/20
    A1Stoves.com, Aug 28, 2012
    #3
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  4. manfred Member

    joined: Feb 15, 2010
    17 posts
    okla
    I have ordered the lower temp. disk. Thanks for the reply s!
    manfred, Aug 29, 2012
    #4

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