Catalytic combustor Englander 24/acd

[BryanAtchley]

Hello everyone I'm new to this site and this is my first post. I recently purchased an Englander wood stove and upon initial inspection and cleaning I noticed that the catalytic combustor was in pieces and laying in the bottom under ashes. I priced the original part for the stove and the combustor seems expensive. My question is this even though it's not regulation, am I able to run the stove for a short period of time ( a month) with no catalytic combustor? Just long enough for me to save enough money to purchase a new one.

 

[begreen]

I'd replace it to avoid any damage to the stove and to stay in compliance. What prices have you seen? Condar sells the cat for this stove for $146.
http://www.woodstovecombustors.com/stove-brands.html#Englander

 

[BryanAtchley]

$250 from Englander... Ouch!

 

[BryanAtchley]

I'd replace it to avoid any damage to the stove and to stay in compliance. What prices have you seen? Condar sells the cat for this stove for $146.
http://www.woodstovecombustors.com/stove-brands.html#Englander

Do you know if there's any video or manual on how to replace the combustor housing?? Mine is extremely rusted to the point where I don't know if I can get a new one in it.
Thanks..