QuadraFire Mt Vernon Capacity OWNERS

[schenkp]

This is weird the capacity of this stove is supposed to be 81 lbs or 2x 40 lbs bags of pellets, i can only fit about 1 1/2 bags or roughly 60lbs.

What givs?

Anyone else notice this?

Specifications
BTU Input: 14,620 to 60,200
Heating Capacity: 2,400 to 3,800 sq. ft. †
Feed Rate: 1.7 - 7.0 lbs/hour
Hopper Capacity: 81 lbs.
Overall Efficiency: 81.4% - 83.6%
Weight: 425 lbs.

 

[richkorn]

My Lopi Leyden is listed as 50lbs but one 40lb bag fills it up pretty good.

 

[smoke show]

make sure u push the pellets up towards the back of the hopper up high theres alot of space back there.

 

[schenkp]

make sure u push the pellets up towards the back of the hopper up high theres alot of space back there.

Ya i did that and still no way to get 2 bags in there.

 

[Deed]

It is difficult to get the amount said it will hold. I was able to do it once, that is when I first bought it. Had to slowly pour the pellets in the hopper, while pushing them down, then slowly pouring more in, repeat the process, then I found out it was a waste of my time as I didn't go through this many pellots in a day. So I put some in the morning and again in the evening. The longer I have this stove the less I sweat the little things. Just keep it full and let it do its work. Keep up on the maintances etc.

 

[eric_s]

I've only done my initial load of pellets and was able to fit two bags. Had to push them to the back after about 1 1/4 bags to fit the rest in.

 

[MainePellethead]

I plan to make a hopper extension for my Castille. I'll only use it when needed.....wont use all the time.....but looking to be able to fit a bag and a half to 2 bags in mine. Now I can only fit one bag.

 

[globewyre]

Do think pellet brand and type maybe factor? I can almost fit 2 bags in my Mt vernon, but i do not take the time to spread them out when I pour them in.