The Auger keeps jamming on my WP2 Advantage and it also doesn't seem to speed up when turning up the ratio dial. Do I need a new motor even though it is running? Once completely cleaned out the auger appears to work fine. Once I put small batch of pellets back in, get the fire going it will jam within 5 mins or so.
Auger keeps jamming on my Whitfield WP 2 Advantage
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FirstPet31415
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I'm having a similar issue as well. I'll let you know if I find anything. For me, it all started when I set the heat output to a high (4 or 5) setting. Now the augur won't work at all after running for a few minutes on a low setting. The augur light keeps blinking though. Yes, this is a Whitfield WP2 Advantage Insert Pellet Stove.
Mt Bob
Minister of Fire
It's old, and is probably long over due to have the auger bushings replaced, auger tube well cleaned, and a new motor.
The issue is most likely you have a bad bronze auger bushing. Many years ago Dr Whitfield realized that issue and developed his space age Nylatron Auger bushing and end plate. He then sent a memo to all his dealers to upgrade their existing stock. The lubrication in the bronze bushings dries up and sometimes they gouge up and get frozen onto the auger so the bushing will turn in the end plate and feed pellets erratically! The new Nylatron bushing is permanently lubricated and lasts a very long time. I have recently seen this problem on a 30 year old Whitfield Advantage I because some stoves were sold before the upgrade.
Make sure you get a Nylatron if you have the bronze bushing.
See my pics here
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Make sure you get a Nylatron if you have the bronze bushing.
See my pics here
Upgrading a 30 year old Whitfield Advantage bushing to Nylatron!
Hello This old Whitfield MFD = 1990 missed the Dr. Upgrade letter sent to the dealers to trash the the old common oil impregnated bronze bushing used in many applications but not the best bushing for a wood pellet stove! The old bronze bushing was scored and gauged so the bushing turned freely...
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