hopper ?

[bfgmt]

I have a 55 shp10 and when the hopper is about 1/4 full the middle will start to empty but the pellets on the side wont slide down on their own and the stove will go out with a bunch of pellets still in it I mean like 1.5-2 hrs worth what can I do to help them slide down the side better ?

 

[smwilliamson]

spray some high temp graphite lubricant in the hopper.

 

[Panhandler]

spray some high temp graphite lubricant in the hopper.

I have to add to only spray the inside of the hopper walls when the stove is not running. I know of an incident where a user sprayed the hopper walls with the stove running and the propellant caused a hopper fire.

 

[bfgmt]

Thank you where can I get some ? And the stove off is something I would have done anyways but thanks for looking out ;-) sometimes I think IQ tests should be given before a wood or pellet stove purchase :roll:

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Thank you where can I get some ? And the stove off is something I would have done anyways but thanks for looking out ;-) sometimes I think IQ tests should be given before a wood or pellet stove purchase :roll:

No on the IQ test, it would reduce the supply of used stoves on Craig's list ;-).

 

[The Radiator]

I have the same problem, constantly have to push the pellets down in the hopper. Would this stuff from CRC work? http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/content/prod_detail.aspx?S=Y&PN=03094

 

[jtakeman]

I have the same problem, constantly have to push the pellets down in the hopper. Would this stuff from CRC work? http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/content/prod_detail.aspx?S=Y&PN=03094

Yes, That will work. Wipe or vac the dust out first. Let it dry a bit and it should help.

 

[bfgmt]

Thank you where can I get some ? And the stove off is something I would have done anyways but thanks for looking out ;-) sometimes I think IQ tests should be given before a wood or pellet stove purchase :roll:

No on the IQ test, it would reduce the supply of used stoves on Craig's list ;-).

or the need for a fire department

 

[tjnamtiw]

Also, I found that a good polishing with 400 grit wet/dry paper helps before the spraying.

 

[rph092772]

Thank you where can I get some ? And the stove off is something I would have done anyways but thanks for looking out ;-) sometimes I think IQ tests should be given before a wood or pellet stove purchase :roll:

No on the IQ test, it would reduce the supply of used stoves on Craig's list ;-).

Can see the ad now... "great stove only minor cosmetic damage from blazing inferno that destroyed home. BRO to help cover insurance deductible"