P3 problems

[Robbg]

Hi first timer. Have had a enviro p3 for 2 seasons. Nothing but trouble. Draft is perfect , measured with a magnehelic. Stove when working is great. It rarely works great. The problem is igniters , 2nd season 4 igniters.2 fuses. Pellets are lignetics, have been burning them in main house for 10 yrs. Got the stove to run a bit better by increasing the trim up 1 from factory setting. Zero customer service. Anybody have any suggestions . Thanks in advance . Robb

 

[johneh]

Welcome to the forum. In order to help you, we need to know a lot
more about your problem.
Is your stove 120v or 240v?
On a thermostat Hi/Low or On/Off?
Is the stove plugged into a surge protector?
Is the stove clean from front to rear?

 

[Robbg]

It is 120v and it is set on comfort level 3. Which I believe is a thermostat mode. It is not plugged into a surge protector. Also a new problem has come up. The burn pot is overflowing with pellets while lit, with pellets on fire outside the pot. So disgusted l just shut it off. Thanks

 

[johneh]

When was the last time you took the stove apart and cleaned out all the ash?

 

[Robbg]

Had a pro do it The beginning of the season. I think there may be a Blower issue. It seems like the fire takes too long to start and the pot is 3/4 full. I can see the igniter is on but there doesn’t seem to be enough air to ignite the fire quickly.Fuel is brand new and dry

 

[johneh]

Yes sounds like an air problem (not enough to support proper combustion)
I still think the air passages in the stove are plugged with ash
full pot unburned pellets.
Flame lazy with black tips very dirty black glass in a short period of time
This is a good indicator of an ash plugged stove.
Also, make sure your chimney is clean
If you have an OAK make sure it is not plugged
Here is a manual if you do not have one.

https://enviro.com/custom_content/docs/manuals/C-14329%20P3%20Owners%20Manual.pdf

 

[Robbg]

Thanks John , took the 3 panels that surround the ash pan and the two panels in the fire box off and wow! Ash spilling out! Paid a guy 150 to clean stove. I think he just vacuumed the fire box. In your opinion can this stove be run on level 3 ( levels go 1-9) as the sole source of heat for this cabin .(24x24) with loft. The manual says 1200sft. Comfort level 3 keeps the place at 60. With temps ranging from 20-40 burning 1 bag every 3days , have to clean every 2-3 days. Thanks also stove is running perfect with perfect fire( mid pot, early ignition)

 

[johneh]

I have no idea where you are and how tight your cabin is
there is a lot to factor in how much heat you need.
The higher the output the more pellets you will use
Glade you have it running Ok Now