Pellets don't all fall into auger box from hopper

[64c2pit]

Hello, I have a Harmon P61a. its 7 yrs old and the hopper stops feeding the pellets in the auger box while it is still approx. 6 to 8 lbs. remaining in it.
I've cleaned the bottom of the pan and applied some wax/polish to the surface. That didn't make any better. It seems like there should be more robust vibration so the pellets fall.
Any suggestions are welcome

Mike

 

[DAKSY]

Have you cleaned the fines box?

 

[64c2pit]

Yes! The fines box is not involved in the way the pellets fall into the auger box. There seems to be a steeper slope with the pellets now than before. The pellets don’t seem to tumble as easily as before.

 

[DAKSY]

A jammed full fines box can inhibit the movement of the slide [plate
that allows the pellets to fall into the auger, that's why I asked.
Is the slide plate installed correctly?
My P61A is 10+ years old & has never had an issue with the pellets
not dropping, & I burn softwoods which are a little lighter than hardwood...

 

[64c2pit]

Hello again , I realize that you thought. the plate might not be working correctly. The slope of the pellets is steep, but I can see right into the auger box from above. The pellets aren’t sliding down the slope into the box. I’m thinking they need more vibration to make them start to fall.
Thank you for your assistance!

 

[Washed-Up]

Clean your hopper and use a wax or silicone based sealant or polish, they'll slide in nicely after that, here's what I use...
(broken link removed to https://www.sonaxcanada.com/product/sonax-profiline-polymer-net-shield-lrg-340ml/)

 

[Tonyray]

A jammed full fines box can inhibit the movement of the slide [plate
that allows the pellets to fall into the auger, that's why I asked.
Is the slide plate installed correctly?
My P61A is 10+ years old & has never had an issue with the pellets
not dropping, & I burn softwoods which are a little lighter than hardwood...

P61A also and i have same problem. Burn douglas firs and spruce woods and still the pellets funnel. Dont remember that happening when i burned hardwoods few yrs back.

 

[Tonyray]

Clean your hopper and use a wax or silicone based sealant or polish, they'll slide in nicely after that, here's what I use...
(broken link removed to https://www.sonaxcanada.com/product/sonax-profiline-polymer-net-shield-lrg-340ml/)

Wow. Pretty exspensive. Why not just a cheaper furniture polish or similar?

 

[64c2pit]

Thanks for the advice everyone!

 

[Washed-Up]

Wow. Pretty exspensive. Why not just a cheaper furniture polish or similar?

I don't buy it JUST for the stove, I tried it as I had a can. I use it on our cars.