Hello, with the DC control board no longer available, would it be easy to convert the unit to AC power instead which AC control board and AC motors are readily available. I think if the wire loom for AC unit is available, then the conversion should not be an issue? Maybe someone may have done it already? Thanks
Magnum Baby Countryside DC to AC conversion
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Oh yes, if repair is still an option available. It is definitely cheaper. I was looking at the website that selling the control board, MagnuM Winchester AC Control Board (RP2016) , just wondering if this can be plug and play option to complete the swap to AC if there's wire loom available. All motors will have to changed to AC. Thanks
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Repair is an option😏. But converting to AC I don't recommend unless you are an electrical engineer/good knowledge of electrical circuits
The board you posted uses AC for power but it is stepped down with the transformer to DC voltage. I have 4 Hudsonriver boards very similar
The board you posted uses AC for power but it is stepped down with the transformer to DC voltage. I have 4 Hudsonriver boards very similar
Whitenuckler
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I think I found the manual: It says there is an AC version, so could you convert based on the AC parts?
find the manual for the AC version and give it a go 
the AC version uses a different control than what you have. your's can not be converted
the AC version uses a different control than what you have. your's can not be converted
Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
If you have any general questions about AC verses DC if you go ahead I can help you out. It sound's like a good project for the summer.
Thank you for the help. The reason I posted this is because I didn't know much about pellet heaters and in a rush to get one to heat up the house during the past few coldest days. The unit is DC after some digging. The owner stated that he just replaced the high-performance combustion blower. The unit would get error with two blinks (no vacuum). The fan is not kick in until I manually spin it by hand to get it the momentum to run. Once it is running the blinking error would stop and working properly. The fan is running really quiet and smooth. So, I am not sure if it is the fan motor issue or the control board issue. I did some research and found that the DC control board is no longer available. I plan to open up the combustion blower housing and take a look see if it needs to be cleaned. Thank You all for the help.
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Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
I have not seen any DC pellet stoves discussed myself, but being older technology, the motors would have a commutator and brushes like the old style power tools. It sounds like the brushes and commutator could be dirty on the combustion motor. Or maybe some setting on the board where it's not getting enough volts and amps. Like you say, could be something binding up the fan too. If the motor is new and clean, then maybe the board.
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