Leyden Auger wasn't turning!

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richkorn

Minister of Fire
Jul 28, 2008
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SE CT
So when it came time for the tstat to kick the stove back on, no pellets were dropping and there was no clog. After grumbling a bit I looked under the lid and noticed that the brass button that depresses the interlock switch when the lid is closed was not there! Just the spring and small threaded rod.

I remembered I left the lid up when I went down to basement to get more pellets after it last shut off a few hours before.

Evidently, my 2-year-old unscrewed that brass button knob and threw it in the hopper :ahhh: . I found it after I scooped out about 5 pounds. Sigh of relief...... :)
 
Good story. That gave me a chuckle.

It seems small children and pests are the sworn enemies of many heating sources.
 
Whew! good thing you found the knob before the auger did
 
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