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    Is this a bypass lever ? CAT stove I’m a newbie

    Some what of a newbie we bought our house a little over 2 years ago. We definitely wanted a fireplace or wood stove and this one was here. I’ve been winging it learning through trial and error didn’t realize these things need a bit of understanding to operate it properly . It had no firebricks...
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    Dutchwest Sequoia 455 Wood Stove troubleshooting

    Hello good folks. I recently inherited a Dutchwest Sequoia 455 (FA455) . After reading up on it, I realized that the bypass gate is stuck. I can wiggle it from the firebox, but the crank shaft itself is not budging. I am guessing this is due to creosote buildup and/or heat warping. Any tips on...
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    Jotul Alpha Bypass Door Gasket Replacement

    Hello, Hoo boy, I am at my wit's end with this one. To actually post in a forum! The house I am in now has a Jotul Alpha, and while it's in pretty good shape, not having been used too much by the previous owners (they preferred the diesel burner) at one point last season I noticed some...
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    • bypass catalytic damper gasket jotul alpha replacement
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    Lopi Cape Cod Insert - Flames past the bypass slider?

    I had a Lopi Cape Cod Insert installed 1 year ago and have noticed since that time that flames can be seen through the breastplate of the stove, licking up past the bypass slider when the stove is heating up and the air is kept high. Has anyone else experienced this and is it normal? It has me...
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    Blazeking SC30 Q about bypass handle

    All has been well for 5 years, except this week: The bypass handle is getting very hard to maneuver. It almost feels like it could be permanently stuck and even though I'm afraid I might break something, I am forcing the bypass handle when closing, but more so when opening. There is nothing...
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    xtrordinair elite 36 - Bypass Moved?

    Greetings! Our contractor just finished the install of our Elite 36 this week. Today, we were eager to have our first fire. After looking at the owner's manual, it looks to us as though the bypass for the catalytic converter has been moved to the bottom--this differs from the manual. So, we...
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    Blaze King Bypass question

    Sorry if it's been asked before. Searches came up dry for me. I have a blaze King ultra. Love it. I have a friend with a King as well who actually was the one to recommend it to me. When chatting with him recently, I learned that when he does a reload, he throws the bypass immediately. I...
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    • blaze king bypass
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    • Forum: Blaze King
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