Difference between P61 and P61A

[gutlo]

Aside from the P61 not being self starting, are there any other differences between a Harman P61 and 61A?

 

[Washed-Up]

That’s pretty much it....burn pot, cradle and igniter....I’m not 100% on the board...could be different because of the lack of igniter

 

[Don2222]

The wiring Harness does not have 2 wires for the igniter and the burn pot will not hold the igniter cradle. Also the control panel and circuit board does not have the manual/auto toggle switch for the igniter.

P.S. The auto light P61A does not have the micro switch next to the auger motor in back.

 

[gutlo]

Are they identical in all other respects. MOF?

 

[Don2222]

Are they identical in all other respects. MOF?

Yes, why?

 

[jzm2cc]

I just converted a later model manual light P61 to automatic light. Only took an igniter, igniter cradle, and control board. I did replace the control board panel so the toggle switch had manual and auto modes visible, but that wasn't mandatory for it to work.

Stove already had igniter wires and correct burn pot luckily.

 

[gutlo]

I've been offered at a P61 with one season of operation at a good price. Don't mind the lack of self starting. Just wanted to know what I might be getting into.

 

[Nitro-Fish]

I've been offered at a P61 with one season of operation at a good price. Don't mind the lack of self starting. Just wanted to know what I might be getting into.

If it's a good price, jump on it. burn it manual this year & gather your pieces for conversion in the spring/summer, really easy.

 

[gutlo]

Missed it. Oh well, I'll have to get through the winter with my P43. When it gets into the teens, I have to turn it up full blast to reach 66 degrees.

 

[rickwai]

The P61 will mate right up to you existing P43 Pipe. Unbolt tale piece from 43 and take 61 tail piece off and you dont have to break any seals on venting. You will be able to get good money out of the 43 also. Probably can upgrade for about a wash.

 

[gutlo]

I have 2 locations heated with pellets. At the second I used to have a P38, Would the vent of a P61 match to that one?

 

[rickwai]

They both have the same tail piece in the same spot