CWR said:
I've been enjoying this thread! Even though I have no real issue with my stove, I think I will bring my burn pot into work and TIG the top row of holes. Can't see a downside to that.
SWNH, the burn pot sits in it's own sealed chamber. If the bottom of the pot had holes in it, the ask wouldn't fall to the ash pan, it would stay in that little chamber.
I agree that this is a nice stove to work on.....not the best design, but it works well for me. Keep the tips coming and Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
Chan
Your stove will be like night and day once you do that to the burn pot.
My suggestion would be to use High Temp 3M tape on the "non fire side" of the pot (outside) and cover just 1 row 1st, then try the 2nd row later. Once you get it fine tuned, then tig weld it.
Your stove will no longer build up pellets in tue pot. My buddy (barnyard840x) can run his Baby for 2 weeks without touching it. Before he couldnt go 24 hours without emptying or stirring the pot.
More airflow = Better combustion. Your ash will be a much, much lighter color. The firebox will be grey instead of black and the damper will actually have to be used to some effect (depends how many holes get covered).
Or just buy the Cast Pellet Pot. My buddy intends to do that soon.
Let us know how much better the burn is CWR. And like I said, do something less permanent 1st to test. High temp tape worked well for him. For over 2 weeks before we welded. Just to make sure.