Keystoker Coal Stove - Fire Burns out Gear Motor

[Kola]

I was informed that I posted this in the wrong forum - hope this is the place. I did receive some excellent advice in the wood
stove dept. but I can always use more help. My question is:

I awoke to discover my Keystoker coal stove had gone out overnight. The
fire had moved up the chute and burnt out the gear motor - putting itself out.
The pistol motor was still running when I got up. The motor was replaced and
all seemed well only the fire continues to move up the grate threatening the
gear motor again. I am cold and frustrated. The stove has
been thoroughly cleaned (unless I have missed something I don’t know about) -
including the chimney pipes, under the grate etc. etc. The chimney itself, appears clean and shows
clear when I hold a mirror up to it. I love this stove - it has totally heated my
home for 16 years and, during my partner’s lifetime, was beautifully maintained.
I am trying to keep up the tradition. I would be very grateful if someone would
share some knowledge about this problem. Thanks so much!

 

[begreen]

Your original posting in the hearth forum was fine. Corie and I responded. I think the coal forum the poster was referring to is at: www.nepacrossroads.com.

 

[ewdudley]

Your original posting in the hearth forum was fine. Corie and I responded. I think the coal forum the poster was referring to is at: www.nepacrossroads.com.

It's interesting that there is another Keystoker hopper fire inquiry a few posts down. Lack of draft this time of year could be an aggravating factor.

Here's a good discussion:

http://nepacrossroads.com/about3124.html