I'm new to this site, so I'm sorry if this has been discussed already. When the Blaze King is hot, the by-pass handle easily moves into closed position, but when I want to start it back up and it's cold, the handle sticks and is really hard to turn back to the open position. Has anyone else had this issue? I don't know how old the stove is, it came with a house I bought.
By Pass Handle on Blaze King hard to put back to open position when cold
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Lubricating the bypass mechanism is something that many of us do every year when we sweep the chimney. It will help prevent stiction like you are feeling. The tension of the bypass rod holding the plate closed can also be adjusted at the same time. I would live yours first and then adjust the tension if needed.
In my last sentence I meant to write that I would “lube” yours first and then adjust the tension if needed. Typo!
Thanks, that's what I figured. What do you use for the handle, and do you have to dismantle the handle first, or can you do it without taking it apart?
The handle stays put. You’ll lift the flue off of the stove to access the tension adjustment mechanism and the lube point. Both are right on top of the closed bypass.
BKVP
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Late to the party, new job. I suspect BKVP has been in direct touch with the OP. For future search button users, any of the high temp lubes from NAPA are fine. A 4oz jar will last the rest of your life.
