damper adjust repair

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  1. J

    indexing a damper/choke

    We love our GreenMountain 40. But one thing that would help a lot is some kind of index for the choke. Right now I kinda just fiddle with it and visually get to the right place with feel and experience. That’s fine and we can live with that, but something tells me there could be another way to...
    • jimmyb
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    • choke damper damper adjust repair index
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    • Forum: HearthStone
  2. Jotel me this

    How to ACTUALLY fix the damper issue once and FOR ALL on a Xtrordinair elite !!

    Anyone who owns an xtrordinair elite probably knows the mindbendingly stressful situation of the bypass control falling off of the damper. Its near impossible to fix. Whoever designed the xtrordinair elite needs to go back to engineering school. I hope they read this thread so that they NEVER...
  3. O

    Damper won't function properly

    Hello everyone! I recently felt a draft coming from my friend's chimney and decided to see if I could fix it. It turns out the damper was pushed off track and fell behind the fireplace. I fished it out but now I can't see how to get the damper to operate properly. The handle will push up but...
  4. tnt4days

    New Home and...Wood stove...

    What in the heck is going on with my damper? Forward and back and no difference. I got a picture. This knob stickes out at bottom of wood stove, it pulls out and pushes in. There is a wire at back with no pull. Is this wire supposed to be connected to the pulley? Cause, there is no venting of...
  5. G

    Vansco Treemont TAC 520 - Damper Repair or Replacement?

    The flap on the damper can catch or slip out of alignment and can no longer closed without a lot of effort. Are replacement damper parts available for the Vansco Treemont TAC 520 and if so where? Or are there 3rd party parts available as an option. If parts are not available is there a safe...
  6. W

    Vermont Castings Winterwarm 1280 Damper Adjustment?

    I just finished repairing/rebuilding several parts on my Winterwarm 1280 after 23 years of (mostly) faithful service. All went well (new catalytic converter, new left and right throats, bar grate, front glass etc) but I am still unable to get the damper to fully/firmly close. It swings free...
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