To begin I am burning a pre-EPA stove but will be upgrading for next season for sure. My question is regarding the secondary tubes in all the stoves I have looked at.
Without disrespecting anyone or any manufacturer I have noticed that they all seem like simple and light gage steel? In the videos they seem to be glowing red when working properly, is this correct or am I seeing things? Is this an engineering thing and necesary or is this a money saving thing? Do they ever burn up or need to be replaced? How often? Or how long can you expect them to last under normal use and care?
If they do wear out or Burn up over time would it be foolish or prudent to replace them with something hardier? If you had to replace the tubes and had access to all things steel regarding a professional maching shop, welders and all the fabrication tools to duplicate them with a heavier gage steel would this change the way they work? I fully realize that all these stoves have been extensively engineered to do what they are suppose to do with the OEM equipment but they also are all built for economy and price point. I am asking if this is an area that could be improved if cost were not an issue.
I am not trying to out think the stove manufacturers, just looking for opinions regarding the tubes and longevity from those with experience either burning or building stoves.
Thanks for any input
Without disrespecting anyone or any manufacturer I have noticed that they all seem like simple and light gage steel? In the videos they seem to be glowing red when working properly, is this correct or am I seeing things? Is this an engineering thing and necesary or is this a money saving thing? Do they ever burn up or need to be replaced? How often? Or how long can you expect them to last under normal use and care?
If they do wear out or Burn up over time would it be foolish or prudent to replace them with something hardier? If you had to replace the tubes and had access to all things steel regarding a professional maching shop, welders and all the fabrication tools to duplicate them with a heavier gage steel would this change the way they work? I fully realize that all these stoves have been extensively engineered to do what they are suppose to do with the OEM equipment but they also are all built for economy and price point. I am asking if this is an area that could be improved if cost were not an issue.
I am not trying to out think the stove manufacturers, just looking for opinions regarding the tubes and longevity from those with experience either burning or building stoves.
Thanks for any input