catalytic combustor

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    Hi500 Catalytic Combustor overfiring

    Hello folks. I'm into my third winter with this stove and just had to replace the Cat at the beginning of the 23/24 season. I was of the understanding that when the cat is engaged and the air control is all the way down, that there would be almost no visible flames and the wood would be "baking"...
  2. torontoguy_83

    Replacement parts for Astria Montecito Estate/Superior WCT6940

    Hi All! Glad to be here, seems like a 'warm' and loving community. I am looking for a replacement thermopile for my Astria Montecito Estate. The official part number is IHP part # J8004, however, I do not need the entire assembly and gauge, only the actual thermopile. I am scared to buy a...
  3. Jotel me this

    Differences between models? Xtrordinair 44

    Im trying to find a catalytic combustor for my Xtrordinair 44 Elite. Of course, as with everything in life, there's more than one model of Xtrordinair 44: Travis Industries Stoves Fireplace Xtrordinair 44 Elite ZC Travis Industries Stoves Fireplace Xtrordinair 44A-BI Travis Industries Stoves...
  4. Jerome P

    Life span of a catalytic combustor in hours

    I'm just curious in knowing how many hours a catalytic combustor last if running the wood stove as primary heat, 24/7 hours for 8 months in average 20 F daytime & 10 F night time in Wisconsin, burning dry red oak @<20% moisture content, burn no garbage materials except some non glossy paper...
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    Long MFG Model 1662

    Hello, My father-in-law has a long model 1662, and he really likes the catalytic combustor on my buck stove and he wanted to see if there was a way he could install that on his long 1662. Does anyone know if there is an insert for this or if he would have to get a whole new stove to have that...