Pacific Energy Alderlea T5 insert door gasket replacement

[cbscout]

I may need a new door gasket soon for my PE Alderlea T5 insert. It seems that I've been replacing it every couple years. I asked my dealer why they need to keep replacing it, and he just shook his head and said "I don't know." Next time I'll replace it myself, since it costs a good bit for each replacement Does anyone have any thoughts as to why the door gasket might be wearing out so soon as to need replacement every 2 years?

Thanks!

 

[moresnow]

Confirm that the factory (oem) gasket is being installed.

 

[cbscout]

Confirm that the factory (oem) gasket is being installed.

Good point. Even though it's a PE dealer I don't know that they are installing the OEM gasket. I'm replacing the glass gasket, and I found and ordered the OEM gasket myself. I did see that if I wanted to buy the OEM door gasket from them, though that I had to pick it up onsite according to PE requirements. Not sure why it didn't extend to the glass gasket.

 

[begreen]

I tried getting an OEM door gasket from the PE dealer in Seattle and they sold me a substitute off of a reel. It sucked. The factory gasket should last 4-5 yrs with regular use.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Part numbers…

 

[cbscout]

I tried getting an OEM door gasket from the PE dealer in Seattle and they sold me a substitute off of a reel. It sucked. The factory gasket should last 4-5 yrs with regular use.

Yeah, I'm thinking that is what might be happening with mine. But even the factory one only lasted the first 3 years according to the dealer (they clean my chimney every year and inspect it the insert).

 

[cbscout]

Part numbers…

Thank you!

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Pacific Energy Alderlea Door Gasket Kit (5/16" x 7'): 80001503 (RT 323A)Default Title

Replacement Door Gasket 5/16" For Stoves That Take This Size Part Description: This is the door gasket kit for the Pacific Energy Alderlea wood burning appliances. This is the exact kit provided by the manufacturer Pacific Energy. Applicable Models: Pacific Energy Alderlea T4, Alderlea T5 and...

pellet-stove-parts-4less.com

Pacific Energy Alderlea Glass Gasket Kit (80001504/4881)

This is a replacement gasket that goes around the glass for Pacific Energy Alderlea Fireplace Products. Pacific Energy Part Number: 301B (PE 4881 /

friendlyfires.ca

Glass gasket is a Canadian page.

 

[cbscout]

Pacific Energy Alderlea Door Gasket Kit (5/16" x 7'): 80001503 (RT 323A)Default Title

Replacement Door Gasket 5/16" For Stoves That Take This Size Part Description: This is the door gasket kit for the Pacific Energy Alderlea wood burning appliances. This is the exact kit provided by the manufacturer Pacific Energy. Applicable Models: Pacific Energy Alderlea T4, Alderlea T5 and...

pellet-stove-parts-4less.com

Pacific Energy Alderlea Glass Gasket Kit (80001504/4881)

This is a replacement gasket that goes around the glass for Pacific Energy Alderlea Fireplace Products. Pacific Energy Part Number: 301B (PE 4881 /

friendlyfires.ca

Glass gasket is a Canadian page.

Thanks for the links!

 

[Woody5506]

Is it necessary to have a joining strip with this gasket? I got the one linked above from stove parts 4 less, gasket looks the same but no joining strip. The current one on my stove does have that strip.

 

[begreen]

I have never used a joining strip, just a dab of RTV on the ends where they meet.

 

[cbscout]

Is it necessary to have a joining strip with this gasket? I got the one linked above from stove parts 4 less, gasket looks the same but no joining strip. The current one on my stove does have that strip.

That's a good question, I didn't think about that. I'll be doing my door gasket at some point (just did the glass gasket) and this is good info to know.

 

[Woody5506]

I have never used a joining strip, just a dab of RTV on the ends where they meet.

Thanks, I'll do the same.

@cbscout im not even sure where to find a joining strip now.

 

[Whitenuckler]

I have never used a joining strip, just a dab of RTV on the ends where they meet.

I am tired of my gasket leaking where they made the factory joint. P43 main gasket.
Leaked from the very start. They used some sort of heat shrink so the steel is in contact with this wrap instead of gasket. I bought new gasket. I will do as you do and RTV the ends. Question. Should I RTV the ends as soon as I make the cuts? I have a feeling the ends fray after they are cut. Should I dry run the install and determine the length, then cut and seal the ends, then install later with a bit more rtv? I want 99.9% gasket and get rid of the leak.

 

[begreen]

Clean the gasket channel first. For length, I dry fit first and cut it a tad long. The fit should be relaxed, not stretched or pooched up. Then trim to an exact fit plus 1/4". A sharp set of shears help minimize fraying. The apply the RTV to the gasket channel and set the gasket. Not too much, but enough to bed the gasket in. Just before finishing, dab a little RTV on the gasket ends and set so that the two ends contact each other. After setting the gasket, I hang some newspaper over the door opening and then close the door on the paper. This is in case there is ooze so that it doesn't stick to the stove body.

 

[Whitenuckler]

Clean the gasket channel first. For length, I dry fit first and cut it a tad long. The fit should be relaxed, not stretched or pooched up. Then trim to an exact fit plus 1/4". A sharp set of shears help minimize fraying. The apply the RTV to the gasket channel and set the gasket. Not too much, but enough to bed the gasket in. Just before finishing, dab a little RTV on the gasket ends and set so that the two ends contact each other. After setting the gasket, I hang some newspaper over the door opening and then close the door on the paper. This is in case there is ooze so that it doesn't stick to the stove body.

Ok thanks. I bought the cement at the same time. Should I use the cement since I have it? I was thinking I could make a perfect cut on the bench, and then seal that end with RTV. Maybe a quarter of an inch. That stuff dries fast. Then, dry fit it in a relaxed fashion, find the cut point, then cut on the bench and repeat. Then use my cement, and a final dab to seal the two ends together. I was going to do this all with the door off. Or should I be ready to close it with news paper to seat it before the cement/or rtv sets?