I have two St Croix Auburn stoves that I currently burn corn. Stoves work great but I do get build up on the bottom corners of the glass, and this will happen a day or two after cleaning. Usually take a razor blade to scrape the black off. Both stoves are vented straight out the wall. I have done thorough cleanings. Running on setting 1. Thanks in advance for any help!!
St Croix Auburn Question
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heat seeker
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Setting #1 is too low to run for long. The stove doesn't get hot enough. The black stuff is likely creosote. I was advised by my dealer not to run the stove under #3, except for periods it idles when the thermostat is satisfied.
jzm2cc
Minister of Fire
My Prescott will leave light brown ash in those areas but never black. It's on continuously and thermostat bumps it between setting 1 and 3 out of a max of 5. Great stove, probably my favorite model for heat output, hopper and ash pan size, low maintenance and efficiency. Low point is the noisy burnpot motor which the Auburn doesn't have.
I have a Lancaster model that will leave darker deposits on the glass if run too long on setting 1 using pellets, but burns off when it ramps up to setting 4.
Curious how many years you've run the Auburns on setting 1? What position are your air dampers at? Mine were closed on a pencil and locked in place. I've cleaned up Auburns in the past that were nothing but wet slimey cresote throughout exhaust channels. Had to burn it out with a torch.
I have a Lancaster model that will leave darker deposits on the glass if run too long on setting 1 using pellets, but burns off when it ramps up to setting 4.
Curious how many years you've run the Auburns on setting 1? What position are your air dampers at? Mine were closed on a pencil and locked in place. I've cleaned up Auburns in the past that were nothing but wet slimey cresote throughout exhaust channels. Had to burn it out with a torch.
heat seeker
Minister of Fire
My manual says to run the stove on high for at least 20 minutes a day to clean it out. I seldom do that, and there is no creosote in my stove. But then, it runs on level 3 most of the time.
jzm2cc
Minister of Fire
Agree that setting 3, 4, or 5 is hot enough to burn off the nasty stuff. I personally try to limit max burn to 3 or 4 and that is plenty hot enough for our 2000 sq ft house, but its on main floor so basement is rather cool and thats included in sq ft mentioned.
I've been Running my stove on #1 ever since I've had it. Doesn't seem to be to loaded up with ash. Main problem is glass getting dirty. The dampener I've always had full open. Seems like the flame looks the best. I will try a hotter setting and see if that helps. Thanks for all the replies.
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