Summer Maintenance Question

[dtalbot]

Been 2 heating seasons since I got my Heatilator CAB50. Works GREAT, I'm delighted with it.
Gonna do some maintenance this year, need a new door gasket, no biggie.
I do have a question about the firebox, however. I live in a high moisture area and I noted a slight rust haze on the box when I fired it last fall.
Heatilator mentions painting to protect it. I'm not going to due to the difficulty and any slight dust would negate the adhesion.
I was thinking I might put a thin coat of fine oil on the inside, instead of the paint.
Any thoughts from the masses on this approach, any other suggestions in lieu of paint?

 

[johneh]

Oil will work also try some Damp rid (Home Depot)

 

[dtalbot]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[heat seeker]

I spray mine with WD40. Then, I cap the exhaust and OAK openings, and leave the stove door open a couple of inches. That lets the drier inside air circulate inside the stove. We have AC, so summers indoors are not very humid. No visible rust in 8 years. I also make sure all of the pellets are out of the stove, including the auger. I have heard too many stories of pellets that clotted up and jammed the auger like cement.

 

[dtalbot]

I think the spray oil is a great idea, much easier to get a light coat. Thanks for that!

 

[Tonyray]

I think the spray oil is a great idea, much easier to get a light coat. Thanks for that!

good tips here...
I use Pam cooking spray[non-flavored of course.] to coat inside walls..
also use 2 canisters of damprid to avoid rust...
btw: to those who claim moisture doesn't get into your stove..
those containers we're in the stove for approx 5-6 months..
Outside air was sealed off. also exhaust at top was sealed off and yet............... 2/half inches or more of water absorbed...

 

[dtalbot]

Amazing, I learned a lot on this thread. Thanks to all that responded.

 

[Tonyray]

Amazing, I learned a lot on this thread. Thanks to all that responded.

good to hear...
any questions/problems feel free.. someone here always knows the answer.

 

[FirepotPete]

No, no, NO! Virgin Olive Oil only! The fire gods demand it or you will be putting a curse on your stove.

 

[heat seeker]

No, no, NO! Virgin Olive Oil only! The fire gods demand it or you will be putting a curse on your stove.

That explains it! Every time I put pellets in my stove, they get burned up!