Beckwell P23 firepot mod?

[Lance1]

Has anyone with this unit drilled the holes larger (or more holes) on the firepot?

On mine, adjusting the damper doesn't do much past a 1/4". On "C" setting, the flame is still lazy and soot on the glass.

 

[kinsmanstoves]

Has anyone with this unit drilled the holes larger (or more holes) on the firepot?

On mine, adjusting the damper doesn't do much past a 1/4". On "C" setting, the flame is still lazy and soot on the glass.

Level "C"? How old is the unit? You might need the board upgrade kit.

Eric

 

[Lance1]

My guess is 10 years old (came with my house). It has 4 feed speeds. (just did all the maintenance)

What does the controller have to do with the burn pot airflow? I have a lazy flame and soot issue.

 

[kinsmanstoves]

My guess is 10 years old (came with my house). It has 4 feed speeds. (just did all the maintenance)

What does the controller have to do with the burn pot airflow? I have a lazy flame and soot issue.

Check the voltage coming from the board to the combustion blower. If the board is bad you could be getting a lower voltage causing the blower to spin slower. When have you cleaned the blower? When have you cleaned the vent system?

Eric

 

[Lance1]

120VAC, 0.4 amps on the combustion blower, it does makes a little rattle noise until the stove heats up.

I just cleaned everything from the chimney to the burn pot (cleared the holes with a drill bit). This includes wire brushed/vac the vent system, cleaned the fan blades (compressed air), lubed 3 motors, etc.