You don't need to "protect the metal"....Protect it from what? It's pretty "safe" as it is.I am painting my pellet stove and doing a thorough safety check....and was wanting to paint the inside of the hopper where the pellets go...just to protect the metal...and make it look a little better...is that ok?..
The inside of the hopper is painted metal, so technically the answer is yes. The question becomes will your prepping/painting help or hinder the pellets from sliding down properly.
You don't need to "protect the metal"....Protect it from what? It's pretty "safe" as it is.
And "make it look better?" Man, just fill the hopper, grab a beer, and enjoy the stove.
Not all hoppers are painted. A few are. I rebuild stoves and I do not paint the hoppers as a rule. I clean them and try to remove an rust with rust remover. Emory cloth from Home Depot works well to smooth them down so the pellets do not stick. Personally I would not like to see paint chip and go down the auger chute. Some people wax them or use graphite spray.
How does your hopper look? Can you post a pic so we can see and give better advise?
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