I was away for work for 3 days, and during that time my wife tried to keep our Princess burning. When I got home, it was jammed full of wet wood and was smoldering with the cat bypass damper closed. It may have been "burning" like this for a couple days. I took out the wood and replaced it with dry wood, which got the fire going right away. The fire burned great with the bypass damper open, but when I shut the bypass damper the fire started to go out and a smoky smell filled the room. Since then, every time I shut the damper the fire dies way down and the smoke smell comes back.
I'm guessing that either the combuster is totally gummed up, or worse, my liner (which I brushed less than a month ago) is clogged. I believe it's the former, as the stove runs great with the damper open. Has anyone else experience this with a BK or other cat stove?
Thoughts/opinions welcomed.
I'm guessing that either the combuster is totally gummed up, or worse, my liner (which I brushed less than a month ago) is clogged. I believe it's the former, as the stove runs great with the damper open. Has anyone else experience this with a BK or other cat stove?
Thoughts/opinions welcomed.