2nd BK and Catalyst replacement

[greg66]

just bought a second BK stove, that i found used nearby.
i was looking a the cat and tought i might be good to replace it, it came with the warranty paper but it mention that it is valid only for the original buyer.
anyone know how BK handle those ?

from there i went back to check on my first stove paperwork (i am the original buyer of this one), and realize i have'nt fowarded the waranty card within 10 days as asked.

have i lost the opportunity for free replacement on both those stove?

thanks for any input on best route to go from here.

 

[BKVP]

The manufacturer's stove warranty remains in place to the original purchaser. There is no warranty on the used stove. Send in your warranty documents.

BKVP

 

[ratsrepus]

start out fresh, get a new cat

 

[Highbeam]

Might as well buy a backup cat while you're at it. These are wear items. I'm on borrowed time with my current one but won't pull it until it dies comlpetely. Fresh one on the shelf.

 

[ratsrepus]

I replace mine every other year,

 

[pvfjr]

I remember talks of steel cats years ago, and them being easier to keep in the active zone. Is this still a thing? What's everyone buying these days?

 

[ratsrepus]

Ive run both types in my two BK's and honestly I don't see a difference in performance but I can say the steel cat does plug up faster, The steel cats are more $$$

 

[Murray01]

What are the OEM cats made from?

 

[Highbeam]

I remember talks of steel cats years ago, and them being easier to keep in the active zone. Is this still a thing? What's everyone buying these days?

Never was a thing. Perhaps you read that steelcats become active at a slightly lower temperature? That is still true but not actually significant to matter. I have used both and defintely prefer the cheaper ceramics.

Manufacturers seem to favor steel cats because they don't physically break which reduces warranty claims.

 

[pvfjr]

Perhaps you read that steelcats become active at a slightly lower temperature? That is still true but not actually significant to matter.

So if they're active at a lower temperature, then they'd have to be technically easier to keep active.

But if it's insignificant and not worth the price, I'll take your work for it. So it is/was a thing, just not a significant thing.