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    Englander 24-ACD What size catalytic combustor do I need?

    Englander 24-ACD/50-SHW24 Manual says 1inch and 3 inch. The housing unit I ordered is apparently 2 inches. Was able to find one to be delivered here on Tuesday. Without the housing unit, it measures 2inches tall inside the stove. I’d imagine it’d be 3 inches? But maybe I’m wrong. I’m going to...
  2. cloudmover

    Review - Regency Cascades I1500 Hybrid Catalytic Fireplace Insert

    In the summer of 2021, we had the Regency Cascades I1500 Hybrid Catalytic Fireplace Insert installed in our first-floor living room. It has been in service for three months. I now think I can give it a fair review. Am I happy I purchased it? Yes. Does it supplement the heat in my 2000 sq. ft...
  3. cloudmover

    Pending Install - Regency Cascades I1500

    Hello! Before I start my post, let me say that I have been a long time lurker on the site and want to thank everyone for their years of collective knowledge and insights. I could not have made my choices without this site. I just put a down payment on the Regency Cascades I1500. Installation...
  4. akcowboy

    Appalachian 32 bw phase 1 owners manual

    I purchased an Appalachian 32 bw phase 1 off craigslist a few years back. Tag on the back says tested in 5/83. I am looking to see if anyone has an owners manual for this stove. Even Appalachian themselves act like they have no idea where to find an owners manual to this stove We have...
  5. G

    BK Ashford 30 cat question

    Hello all, I throw the cat when the needle point to active. But that is sometimes when there is a new load of wood (and when I haven't been home, or haven't been paying attention, sometimes cold wood). Question: Is it ok to have the converter running with a big load of new wood? Seems it is...
  6. C

    Getting Catalytic Burn

    Hi Everyone, Could use input on what I might be doing wrong with my Vermont Castings Intrepid II. I'm still new to burning with this stove that came with a house I bought. I did read the manual and FAQ on this site. I got a fire going with the damper open and brought it up to 450 degrees...
  7. K

    Just bought Jotul Firelight 12...

    It is in good shape but have a few questions for anyone in the know: 1. After looking in the smoke outlet, I noticed a mouse ate a 1 inch hole on the far left top of the catalytic chamber (see pic). Can I still use the cat chamber and/or is there a way to patch it? 2. Is there a small plate on...
  8. N

    Wood insert Jotul vs Hybride?

    Hello, Planning to install an insert in our cottage, we'd like a large window. Our options narrowed down to Large flush Hybrid-Fyre (Fireplex) vs Jotul C55 Rockland vs Vermont Casting Montpelier. Fireplex has a larger window but is "Hybrid", Vermont Casting mid size but smaller fire Box. Any...
  9. B

    Catalytic converter substitute?

    I have a friend’s old Vermont Castings Encore 2550 with the catalytic converter design. He burned some semi-moist wood and cracked the Cat (a second time), so he decided to get a new stove without one. Before he set it outside in the weather, the Cat was removed and discarded. 3-4 years later...
  10. B

    Kuma Sequoia Initial Review and Catalyst Troubleshooting Tips

    Hello fellow WoodHeads, I recently installed the Kuma Sequoia as a wood burning insert into my fireplace and while the install itself had some issues, I have to say that I couldn't be more pleased with the product. I did a tremendous amount of research regarding the type of stove to get and...
  11. I

    Hearthstone Harvest - Bought by mistake

    new to the forum. I've ended up with a Hearthstone Harvest model 8402. The previous owner advertised it as a Heritage - about 15 years old, and said they had verified this with Hearthstone, but after moving it home, a closer looked revealed that it is a Harvest. So, the catalytic combustor is...
  12. S

    Any Catalytic Owners? Blaze King Princess Catalyst Question

    Evening everyone, Just thought I'd see if anyone out there had any experience with catalyst stoves. I have a 2 year old Blaze King Princess and last time I gave it a good inspection, I noticed that the catalyst had several fractures in it. Nothing major, but I'm wondering if I did something...
  13. webfish

    Wood Stoves and Fireplaces OPERATION OF CATALTYIC WOOD STOVES

    Installing Your Catalytic Woodstove: OPERATING AND CARING FOR A NON-CATALYTIC WOOD STOVE Improper installation of your woodstove can result in a house fire and cause greater pollution. If a stove isn’t installed properly, it can also affect the draft of the stove (i.e., ability to draw...