NopeDoes my encore 2550 need to be “seasoned” the first burn every year? Someone I spoke to was under that impression. Or is that only when it’s brand spankn new.
Cleaning out my chimney this week. Can’t wait burn season is almost here!
Nope
Just clean the pipes, inspect the cat, vacuum in behind the fireback and you good to go
Is this a cat stove?First break-in fire started. No thermometer yet so just playing it safe. So far so good - strong draft as expected, even tho its 60 degrees out, just couldn’t wait! Immediate dirty windows... that didnt take long.
Yes - cat stove.Is this a cat stove?
Interesting, VC removed the window ribs or whatever you call it.
If your glass got dirty right at start, i suspect not so seasoned wood.
Go shopping. You need a flue thermometer, cat thermometer and moisture meter! With that particular stove you cannot run it blind, you will quickly damage the fragile and expensive inner parts.Yes - cat stove.
Interestingly the wood is 2 year seasoned. I dont have a meter but sounds very very dry. Has been covered (completely dry) the whole time. I did use fat wood fire starters... dont know if that could be the culprit?
Absolutely. Any recommendations? Only picked out a stove top thermo so far.Go shopping. You need a flue thermometer, cat thermometer and moisture meter! With that particular stove you cannot run it blind, you will quickly damage the fragile and expensive inner parts.
Very nice set up btw
I am sending you some brisk air from Canada! And believe you me......it is coming!Still waiting for my first break in fire on my new Intrepid. Was 92 today so not happening anytime soon. Maybe first week November the way it's going.
The most important is the Auber 100 cat meter. That will allow you to see what goes on in the cat chamber.Absolutely. Any recommendations? Only picked out a stove top thermo so far.
I am sending you some brisk air from Canada! And believe you me......it is coming!
Your stove should have come with an analog cat probe that needs to or placed in a little (capped) hole at the back of the stove. Is there a back heat shield on the stove?Just picked up an Auber AT100. Of course, I have no idea what temp probe (k thermocouple?) to buy or where to put it (existing analog temp sensor?). Is existing thermo supposed to be behind the shieding on the back of the Encore? Cant see anything obvious as is.
Thanks for the continued handholding guys. My wife is happy I’m asking ‘the pro’s’!
The probe that came with it is not compatible with the at100, but the WRNK-191 probe will work perfectly with the at100.I believe there is a heat shield on the back. I’ll check tonight to see if the temp probe was installed. Owners manual should help too. Is that temp probe usable with the at100?
Mine sits on the coffee table... [emoji851]Thanks Dobish - I have the 191 thermocouple now included in my order. Believe it or not, the flowchart has already been printed and inside the drawer of my coffee table. I'll post back with my experiences during the install.
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