what is this thick goo?

[Jp16]

I have a Quad Santa Fe and am enjoying it. Just curious as to what the pastey substance is that forms in the burn pot. Is it the beginning of a clinker? I am familiar with what a clinker is as I burn real charcoal in my grill and get them frequently with that.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[nayslayer]

creosote? You have any pictures?

 

[bdaoust]

+1 on creosote.

 

[rcc]

Hello Jeff...... I also have a Santa Fe.
Last year I was having the same issues that you are having ... particularly with the soft wood pellets.
This year (after installing an OAK over the summer) the problem has gone away. The burn pot has been very clean with softwood AND hardwood pellets. Do you have an OAK?

 

[Jp16]

Yes OAK installed. Will take pic at next clean out in a few hours... FWIW I am burning NEWPs now. Got them with the stove.

 

[SXIPro]

NEWPs.....should be renamed Clinkers R Us or maybe Overflowing Ashpans R Us.

 

[WoodPorn]

Yes OAK installed. Will take pic at next clean out in a few hours... FWIW I am burning NEWPs now. Got them with the stove.

Ding, Ding, Ding

 

[stoveguy2esw]

is it sticky? or has it hardened somewhat , there should be no moisture in the pot so it should not be sticky. if it is then its an airflow issue , if its hardened and dry then its a clinker

 

[Jp16]

Here are some pics. After it cools it crumbles but when warm it is like paste.

Hope the pics come out...

 

[fmsm]

I would blame New England Crapwood