It's been a while since I have been on the site, but I need answers and this is the place to go..
I have an Englander 24jc catalytic stove. Last year was my first year heating with wood, and I burnt mostly under-seasoned wood. It managed to heat the house (secondary heating source). However this year I have a large supply of 1.5yr white oak, and 1.5 yr honey locust with plenty of 1yr maple mixed in. Already after just two weeks of burning I can tell a huge difference and I'm experiencing something I never had last year....my stove top is glowing red, directly above my catalyst. Only in a small circle the same size of the cat. I don't have a temp prob for the cat yet but stove top therm reads 350-375 deg. My question is, am I actually having a problem, or is this my catalyst ACTUALLY being ignited and working as intended. Please, any advice or answers is welcomed..
I have an Englander 24jc catalytic stove. Last year was my first year heating with wood, and I burnt mostly under-seasoned wood. It managed to heat the house (secondary heating source). However this year I have a large supply of 1.5yr white oak, and 1.5 yr honey locust with plenty of 1yr maple mixed in. Already after just two weeks of burning I can tell a huge difference and I'm experiencing something I never had last year....my stove top is glowing red, directly above my catalyst. Only in a small circle the same size of the cat. I don't have a temp prob for the cat yet but stove top therm reads 350-375 deg. My question is, am I actually having a problem, or is this my catalyst ACTUALLY being ignited and working as intended. Please, any advice or answers is welcomed..
