Will do
I'm in the southwest suburbs of Chi (unincorporated area near the woods)
I'll probably start a thread in the next week or so documenting the install
BK Princess need help
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I'll probably start a thread in the next week or so documenting the install
Princess Ultra w/fan and Black Door came out to be $2710 out the door (after IN tax and 10% paid in cash/check discount). About 3700 total including chimney. Probably 3850 factoring gas and trailer rental. I think the dealer recommended against the rear shield since I had the fan.
Some of the dealers I spoke to over the phone added a ~120 shipping charge from Blaze King to their shop, and i still would have had to go pick it up. This dealer in indiana had it (actually several) in stock. I think they bulk ordered several stoves of each model early in the season and didn't have to charge the indv shipping cost. In additional to the i was happy to get another 10% paying with a check instead of credit
Send me there info. Maybe they could give me some answers or work something out with my dealer. I would appreciate it
I know someone mentioned this earlier, but there was no response from anyone: For new pipe, Your stack has an awful lot of residue from burning. Mine is 11 years old and doesn't have anything. I don't think you should have anything, ESPECIALLY burning at such high temps. Makes me think the cat is not burning the smoke, whether because the smoke is moving through too fast, or a problem with the cat, or another reason, I don't know. But I think it would be a good idea to figure out why your cap and upper outer pipe are so dirty. Might give a good indication of what is wrong here.
I've been thinking about that today. I believe you are right. However, I believe this is caused by a draft issue. I talked to a guy today on the phone that was very knowledgeable. One of his first questions was if the cap was clean. I told him about my manometer test yesterday. He first said it was low until he found out I took the reading with the bypass closed (Didn't know it was supposed to be open ). Going to try some tests he told me to try. He gave me a lot of good information. It will be Saturday before I get to test it out
Dieselhead
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If you had poor draft would you still be blowing through wood like you are? I'd figure poor draft would have a hard time burning the wood.
Blaze Kings are different animals. The amount of air required for a low, even medium, burn is very small, and flue temps are pretty low. If there isn't adequate draft, more air in and a hotter fire are needed to keep it burning. Low burns stall out the cat, and leave a cool, smoky stove.
prezes13
Minister of Fire
I know nothing about BK stove other than I know that I want one. I hope you figure out what the problem is and you will get the stove working the way it was intended to do. I think that the issue is a weak draft. Best of luck.
Nothing. Had to go back to work for a few days so been busy. Before spending more money on the ceiling kit and more double wall for inside I decided to try another test. I'm got some extra insulation from a side job that I'm going to use to wrap the outside pipe up to the roof line. If things improve I will change the install. If they don't then I'm afraid I'm going to have to take more drastic matters unfortunately
Notice any difference after insulating it? I plan to build a chase for mine when we re-side the house. Maybe next year.
JASFARMER
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I thought the bkvp told you he would personally fly down if you didn't get it figured out and help get it going for you. If I remember right he guaranteed it. Maybe you should remind him of that before doing drastic changes or spending s bunch more money
Tenn Dave
Minister of Fire
Illinois, we haven't heard from you in a while so I hope that means that your problem has been resolved. Let us know how you are doing.
I was wondering how things turned out. Once this gets figured out it will be an interesting find.
I was able to return the stove. I did replace it with a Pacific Energy Summit. I'm very happy. Lots of heat. Long burns. Easy use for Momma when I'm at work. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I still believe that Blaze king makes a great product. Still not sure what was happening. I do miss the look of the princess. My new PE looks tiny on that big ole hearth. Lol. Happy heating and Merry Christmas everyone
kennyp2339
Minister of Fire
At the end of the day you have to do what is best for yourself and your family, glad to hear the PE is working for you, maybe BKvp can contact your dealer and make arrangements to look at the stove and see if it was defective.
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