Thinking about getting one of these...
Amazon product ASIN B005P9U3MG
... in order to get some more 'run time' before refill on an Englander pdv-25 manufactured in 2018.
Second season with the stove and just took delivery of 2 tons of greene team platinum yesterday, now stacked in my garage.
Questions for those who may have experience with this hopper or another, or just this stove's performance, in general:
1. Would the 3 1/2 bags it holds be too much ash buildup, if I were to let it run? (ie. losing any efficiency, etc?)
I've run 2 1/2 bags before, but do get some good size birds nests in the burn pot. Reduced the settings to 1/2/1 and running at 2/9 now for the past 12 hrs or so, and 2700 sf house is at 69 degrees with an outside temp of ~25 F. Not sure if any of that has any bearing on ash or 'bird's nest' production. Once this load finishes, I'll be able to see the buildup. Can't see through the window right now, as it's covered in a white ash. (I guess this is an improvement over last year's green supremes, which covered the glass in a black soot. Seems to light better, and I'll see if there's less clinkers, shortly at these new settings)
2. Any safety concerns? Looks like the kill switch for the hopper lid has a tab provisioned, but the installation is via bent tabs. I'll likely supplement with self tapping screws.
3. Any direct experiences with this or any other hopper and it's nuances appreciated.
Appreciate any advice/feedback!
Amazon product ASIN B005P9U3MG
... in order to get some more 'run time' before refill on an Englander pdv-25 manufactured in 2018.
Second season with the stove and just took delivery of 2 tons of greene team platinum yesterday, now stacked in my garage.
Questions for those who may have experience with this hopper or another, or just this stove's performance, in general:
1. Would the 3 1/2 bags it holds be too much ash buildup, if I were to let it run? (ie. losing any efficiency, etc?)
I've run 2 1/2 bags before, but do get some good size birds nests in the burn pot. Reduced the settings to 1/2/1 and running at 2/9 now for the past 12 hrs or so, and 2700 sf house is at 69 degrees with an outside temp of ~25 F. Not sure if any of that has any bearing on ash or 'bird's nest' production. Once this load finishes, I'll be able to see the buildup. Can't see through the window right now, as it's covered in a white ash. (I guess this is an improvement over last year's green supremes, which covered the glass in a black soot. Seems to light better, and I'll see if there's less clinkers, shortly at these new settings)
2. Any safety concerns? Looks like the kill switch for the hopper lid has a tab provisioned, but the installation is via bent tabs. I'll likely supplement with self tapping screws.
3. Any direct experiences with this or any other hopper and it's nuances appreciated.
Appreciate any advice/feedback!
