Pacific Energy Summit came with 2 Baffles

[Mike.O]

Hi Guys, long time lurker.

I came across what I thought was a pretty decent deal on a late 2007 Pacific Energy Summit wood stove, very gently used in great shape.

The guy I purchased it from seemed to play "dumb" on pickup and wasn't of much help. My unit came with 2 different baffle systems, very similar but there are slight differences.

The baffle in the stove upon my pickup has some good use. It has the baffle system, insulation and a metal cover. (See Photos)

The "spare" baffle came looks almost brand new. Everything is EXACTLY the same except the insulation and the top metal cover. There is a foam type insulation board on the spare unit with no metal baffle cover. Also, the height of the front lip on the baffle is slightly shorter, maybe 1/2".

I was wondering if anyone had more extensive knowledge of these stoves and if these differences will make a difference. (I will be installing Friday)

I have searched around quite a bit and I am still unsure. I also see a few very active members on here use these stoves and say good things! I'm looking forward to running this stove. I have an old federal airtight in the basement and I'm putting this on the main floor. I'm very much looking forward to hopefully a longer/better burning stove. The federal will remain to supplement in the lower level on colder days.

Look forward to hearing what you guys have to say.
-Mike

 

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@Hogwildz Summit A and B baffles? Or B & C?

 

[Hogwildz]

Baffle with blanket insulation & metal cover is A model, baffle with no metal top cover & insulation board is B, & possibly C model.

A baffle has 1 set of bottom holes front towards back in center. B has 3 rows.
I see only one row on both baffles in photos, so not sure if baffle board was added at some point on A models or what's going on.

Either one will do the job.

 

[Mike.O]

Thanks for the info Hogwildz. The stove is the Summit A and the baffle that was in it when I purchased it was the one you have identified as A, so that seems to be the matching set.

I also did some research and thought the hole layout would be different on the B baffle, but mine are identical. I think it was made to have to rigid board because the clips to hold it down are fixed the outside edge of the baffle vs the A baffle has one clip in the center.

I will test both baffles out once it’s installed and post.

Could you see any performance diffeeences between the two I have?

 

[Hogwildz]

Thanks for the info Hogwildz. The stove is the Summit A and the baffle that was in it when I purchased it was the one you have identified as A, so that seems to be the matching set.

I also did some research and thought the hole layout would be different on the B baffle, but mine are identical. I think it was made to have to rigid board because the clips to hold it down are fixed the outside edge of the baffle vs the A baffle has one clip in the center.

I will test both baffles out once it’s installed and post.

Could you see any performance diffeeences between the two I have?

They should perform the same. The only difference is the way it is insulated on top. The jets are same, so will perform the same.
The newer style, dif than your two, merely has two more sets of jet holes on the bottom side.
Don't forget to get a gasket for it, or make your own like I did.

 

[Mike.O]

They should perform the same. The only difference is the way it is insulated on top. The jets are same, so will perform the same.
The newer style, dif than your two, merely has two more sets of jet holes on the bottom side.
Don't forget to get a gasket for it, or make your own like I did.

Great, thanks.

I did stumble across your post a few days ago (or at least I think it was yours) about making that gasket. Looked very nice. I don't think I could weave something quite that nice LOL. I'm going to stop by the stove store on the way home today and see what they have.

On a side note, how do you like yours? Is it a good running/heating stove? I got mine for $800, which i thought was a fair deal, not great but not horrible. It's all stripped down now from the transport and move into the house. Once it's in place and reassembled, I'll get some pics up.

Thanks again.
-Mike

 

[Hogwildz]

Great, thanks.

I did stumble across your post a few days ago (or at least I think it was yours) about making that gasket. Looked very nice. I don't think I could weave something quite that nice LOL. I'm going to stop by the stove store on the way home today and see what they have.

On a side note, how do you like yours? Is it a good running/heating stove? I got mine for $800, which i thought was a fair deal, not great but not horrible. It's all stripped down now from the transport and move into the house. Once it's in place and reassembled, I'll get some pics up.

Thanks again.
-Mike

I love mine. Heating 2666sf here. But I have a nice wide open floor plan. $800.00 is a great deal if it is in good shape. They cost over $3k new if I remember correctly. It's been a while. Stuff her full of Oak and you'll get some long heat. I load 2x per day, about every 12 hrs. There is no weaving making the gasket. Just get it long enough to unravel the ends a couple inches, and make it to length, tie the individual strands of the ends tightly together, and wallah, nice gasket, that will last 5+ seasons. I am making the new style ones out of matting now, they go about 2 years or so. Looking for new material.