St. Croix - The dead versa grate motor

[smwilliamson]

This may be a hard one to ever notice. Perhaps if that anyoing squeak goes away you'll know that the motor may not be turning. This motor is located directly under the auger and aften takes the brunt of the auger shavings over time. Today I found a pellet lodged behind the motor. To note: the burn pot was clogging continually. So perhaps this versa grate actually does do something.

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Them moving parts will get you every time.

We really need to get smart and go back to simpler things.

 

[jtakeman]

Funny how much trouble one little pellet can cause! Now how did that get there???

 

[summit]

I fixed a John Deere pellet stove (I believe it is just a re labeled st croix) had a very similar setup. It was also broken: the likage was bent. A poor design, IMHO.. the rotating forks on the "multifuel" units are better.

 

[Salty]

My versa grate crapped out last year too. Stove would burn but it really piled up the crud in the burn pot. Was under warranty yay! This was in a York insert

 

[krooser]

Them moving parts will get you every time.

We really need to get smart and go back to simpler things.

Wood stoves are simpler... so were Model T's...

 

[magsf11]

knock on a pellet, I havent had any trouble with mine. Just the combustion fan taking a crap.

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Them moving parts will get you every time.

We really need to get smart and go back to simpler things.

Wood stoves are simpler... so were Model T's...

Wood stoves also don't burp if the power goes out ;-) .

 

[cold front]

That looks like an old design. The newer ones 2-3 years old look beefier.

 

[mnkywrnch]

That looks like an old design. The newer ones 2-3 years old look beefier.

Plus they moved the motor from under the auger and put it to the side.

 

[krooser]

Mine has been bulletproof since I bought it used 4 seasons ago.... it's a 2001 model.

 

[cold front]

That looks like an old design. The newer ones 2-3 years old look beefier.

Plus they moved the motor from under the auger and put it to the side.

Thats what it is. It's a lot different now. It's good to see a company making improvements unlike some auto companies

 

[Xena]

Skrew the versa grate. I unplugged it and never looked back.
Some good pellets and a quick five second scrape of the pot
a couple times a day and she's good to go. There's always
someone home here so it works out well.

 

[mnkywrnch]

Mine works great no need to unplug it,keep it lubed and it will run nice and silent.