Wood Doctor OWB door gasket replacement

[Greenfield Dave]

HI Guys,

So, I decided after 6 years, the rope gasket around the door may be failing. I suspect that for a couple of reasons. First, it puts little puffs of smoke out at the corners sometimes during firing cycles. Second, my wood consumption seemed higher last year, (it was a little colder) and I think it's sucking air during the off cycles, causing the fire to not go out as far as it should.

So I ordered the rope and caulk from Wood Doctor but how do I replace it? How cool does the door have to be before caulking the new rope on? Do I just use pliers and yank the old one off? Seems simple enough, I just don't want to screw it up...

Thanks for your input, I will just sit here and do a little Coors Light research, and watch for your answers!

Dave

 

[sdrobertson]

You don't need to shut down the boiler. Just let it burn down to mostly coals and then replaced while the door is still warm. I took pliers and pealed out the old gasket and then used a screwdriver to try and clean out the grove the best I could. Follow the instructions on the glue and you should be fine. A new seal will make a world of difference if you are letting air through the seal.

 

[Greenfield Dave]

Thanks for the reply.. I thought it was simple, but was too chicken to try!!