Englander pdvc hopper extention

So i got in my hopper extension for my pdvc looks good and i took some pics to document the install. Dont let mike see this I know it will void the warranty. just not sure why they haven't found a way to make the hopper bigger. But for all those heres what ive done

I ordered mine from amazon. After reading the directions there were some things I didn't like .

Here are my steps

Unscrew lid and save self tapping screws
Pull off fiberglass gasket strips save for later
Disconnect lid switch
Put hopper extension over opening and scrib line to make out area for removal
Cut tab from factory hopper
Clean new hopper with degreaser and apply fiberglass gasket strips using silicone adhesive
Put lid on and secure using factory self tap sheet metal screws
Flip hopper over add foam gasket that came in kit add silicone to corners
Put hopper on stove and center over opening. I used to clamps to hold.
The manufacture said to bend the hopper extent tabs to hold I used #10 self tap sheet metal to hold
Assemble switch extension
Install switch
Don't forget to fill in holes where the hing attached to factory hopper. I used silicone
Vacuum out any metal shavings that might have dropped in
Fill with pellets adjust lid latches if ness.
Turn on.
Whole thing took about 60 min

At this time I did not adjust the plate on top of the auger. Going to see how it feeds.

Enjoy.


Any questions pm me

rest of pics

Looks good, just make sure it's sealed up good, check for daylight on the seams on the sides and silicone where it meets the original hopper, I love mine and life would suck without it..

How long do u get out of a complete fill

Mine holds close to 105 lbs. I fill mine every 24 hrs and I have around 30-40 lbs left in the hopper sometimes less, it's depends..I average a burn of 60-80 lbs a day. 40 lbs when it's above 35.....with the hopper extesion I have never ran out. Before the extenison I woke up or came home to a cold house on a regular basis. From fill to empty I get around 36 hours + -. I don't run mine on a stat yet so your experience may vary, your sig says modified burn pot, what did you do?

Did you take any pics of your burn pot mod...and your ash tray?

Best mod I've done to mine. Yes the hopper is too small from the factory.

http://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/santas-coming-early-to-wi.77970/#post-991767

Burn pot and ash tray pics will come tomorrow

How much is the Hopper extension?? .... and I agree the "40lbs" hopper is to small and heck I am not sure it actually hold the entire 40 lb bag.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1500-Pellet...2?viewitem;=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:MOTORS:1123

I paid 125 from Amazon. The directions are not the best but anyone with basic mechanical skills can get through it

waiting.....

http://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/englander-pdvc-ash-pans.105355/#post-1369169

I paid $134 on eBay free shipping same guy that sells on amazon.