Blaze King catalyst combustor question.
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BKVP
Minister of Fire
NOTE: OEM combustors have a heavier application of precious metal than ANY aftermarket combustors.
BKVP
BKVP
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Does this translate to longer lifespan, barring any early death due to mechanical damage? And is it by more than the 400/260 ratio?
If you can spend 54% more and get double lifespan, that's a good deal... unless you fracture the thing in year 2 with thermal shock or handling during cleaning.
BKVP
Minister of Fire
Great question. We don't have user data for the lifespan of aftermarket combustors.
What is known is a heavier "loading" of both palladium and platinum are present on OEM combustors.
You may have read posts where I have pointed out that as a mfg, we can only suggest users purchase "the original combustor used in certification ".
EPA has been looking into the aftermarket selling of combustors. Many are from offshore, others are domestic manufactured. Currently, there are no requirements for resellers to validate the combustors sold.
BKVP
What is known is a heavier "loading" of both palladium and platinum are present on OEM combustors.
You may have read posts where I have pointed out that as a mfg, we can only suggest users purchase "the original combustor used in certification ".
EPA has been looking into the aftermarket selling of combustors. Many are from offshore, others are domestic manufactured. Currently, there are no requirements for resellers to validate the combustors sold.
BKVP
Worse, palladium and or ruthenium I believe. More expensive than gold...
I ordered mine oem, at just a little south of $400,I replace them every four years like clockwork,that's burning 24/7 all winter,stellar wood they only carry a one year warranty.Mine while it looks new became sluggish and dropped in the inacti zone of the BK,thermostat just like the others.
