This morning got up to clean my Mt.Vernon AE, as I do every Saturday morning, and notice that my baffle had. cracked. Got to give props to Enchanted Fireside in Worcester, MA. They got me up and running right away. Awesome dealership to deal with.
SmokeyTheBear said:Is that's metal you folks are having issues about cracking?
I would expect problems from something brittle (cast iron for example) that gets hit or friable (high temperature fiber materials) that gets scraped or handled a lot.
Sounds like Quadrafire needs a new source of metal.
Mine did the same and the dealer instructed me to remove the left side panel and cut the wire tie off the thermostat wires. They are cinched really tight by the wire tie and cause interference between the communication wire and the power wires. Its located between the thermo lugs on the back of the stove and the control board inside the stove. YMMV. Also make sure the thermo wires are tight at the wall control and back of the stove. So far so good for me.SteveG said:I'm having problems with my thermostat, sometimes it just goes blank and then starts flashing. Dealer sent a new one out to me. I have found this stove to be a little tempermental and to have a mind of it's own.
Steve
jtakeman said:SmokeyTheBear said:Is that's metal you folks are having issues about cracking?
I would expect problems from something brittle (cast iron for example) that gets hit or friable (high temperature fiber materials) that gets scraped or handled a lot.
Sounds like Quadrafire needs a new source of metal.
I think there cast iron bear. There have been issue's with them cracking and flaking. Quad has warrantied them with no issues for the original owners. But I bet the second owner will have to purchase them. I don't think the warranty is transferable to the second owner. Unless the stove shop handles the resale of the stove.
SmokeyTheBear said:jtakeman said:SmokeyTheBear said:Is that's metal you folks are having issues about cracking?
I would expect problems from something brittle (cast iron for example) that gets hit or friable (high temperature fiber materials) that gets scraped or handled a lot.
Sounds like Quadrafire needs a new source of metal.
I think there cast iron bear. There have been issue's with them cracking and flaking. Quad has warrantied them with no issues for the original owners. But I bet the second owner will have to purchase them. I don't think the warranty is transferable to the second owner. Unless the stove shop handles the resale of the stove.
Cast iron has been used for a very long time in boilers, grates, retorts, etc... and I and many others can attest to the longevity of such units. They do however have problems if sharply struck (which is one way you can remove stuck cast iron fittings) which is why you never hit them.
It still sounds like Quadrafire has been getting bad metal.
QuadraBurner said:Too funny, I came on here to say that I discovered a cracked baffle this morning while cleaning and there is already a thread going on it! As others have said, the crack starts at the drop tube, goes up to the diamond and continues up the right side of the diamond. I was going to post a pic of it but it sounds like everyone is already quite familiar with the issue. For the record, I purchased mine in October and have put about a ton and a half through it. My dealer is closed today, so I'll have to talk to him tomorrow about it. In the mean time, is it OK to run the stove with a cracked baffle? I probably will just leave the oil boiler running for now, but it would be good to know.
QuadraBurner said:Too funny, I came on here to say that I discovered a cracked baffle this morning while cleaning and there is already a thread going on it! As others have said, the crack starts at the drop tube, goes up to the diamond and continues up the right side of the diamond. I was going to post a pic of it but it sounds like everyone is already quite familiar with the issue. For the record, I purchased mine in October and have put about a ton and a half through it. My dealer is closed today, so I'll have to talk to him tomorrow about it. In the mean time, is it OK to run the stove with a cracked baffle? I probably will just leave the oil boiler running for now, but it would be good to know.
jtakeman said:QuadraBurner said:Too funny, I came on here to say that I discovered a cracked baffle this morning while cleaning and there is already a thread going on it! As others have said, the crack starts at the drop tube, goes up to the diamond and continues up the right side of the diamond. I was going to post a pic of it but it sounds like everyone is already quite familiar with the issue. For the record, I purchased mine in October and have put about a ton and a half through it. My dealer is closed today, so I'll have to talk to him tomorrow about it. In the mean time, is it OK to run the stove with a cracked baffle? I probably will just leave the oil boiler running for now, but it would be good to know.
I have only seen a pic of the flacking baffle. By all means post one up for us non quad owners. You know what macman say's. No picture it didn't really happen :lol: just kidding. We believe it did as there are quite a few that have had the issue. A photo would seal the deal though.
QuadraBurner said:jtakeman said:QuadraBurner said:Too funny, I came on here to say that I discovered a cracked baffle this morning while cleaning and there is already a thread going on it! As others have said, the crack starts at the drop tube, goes up to the diamond and continues up the right side of the diamond. I was going to post a pic of it but it sounds like everyone is already quite familiar with the issue. For the record, I purchased mine in October and have put about a ton and a half through it. My dealer is closed today, so I'll have to talk to him tomorrow about it. In the mean time, is it OK to run the stove with a cracked baffle? I probably will just leave the oil boiler running for now, but it would be good to know.
I have only seen a pic of the flacking baffle. By all means post one up for us non quad owners. You know what macman say's. No picture it didn't really happen :lol: just kidding. We believe it did as there are quite a few that have had the issue. A photo would seal the deal though.
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jtakeman said:I think there cast iron bear. There have been issue's with them cracking and flaking. Quad has warrantied them with no issues for the original owners. But I bet the second owner will have to purchase them. I don't think the warranty is transferable to the second owner. Unless the stove shop handles the resale of the stove.
jtakeman said:You got a backup heat source?
Gweeper64 said:jtakeman said:I think there cast iron bear. There have been issue's with them cracking and flaking. Quad has warrantied them with no issues for the original owners. But I bet the second owner will have to purchase them. I don't think the warranty is transferable to the second owner. Unless the stove shop handles the resale of the stove.
Is Quad replacing them for flaking? Mine is flaking a little (has since almost day 1 in one spot) but no cracks (knock on wood).
QuadraBurner said:Too funny, I came on here to say that I discovered a cracked baffle this morning while cleaning and there is already a thread going on it! As others have said, the crack starts at the drop tube, goes up to the diamond and continues up the right side of the diamond. I was going to post a pic of it but it sounds like everyone is already quite familiar with the issue. For the record, I purchased mine in October and have put about a ton and a half through it. My dealer is closed today, so I'll have to talk to him tomorrow about it. In the mean time, is it OK to run the stove with a cracked baffle? I probably will just leave the oil boiler running for now, but it would be good to know.
Gweeper64 said:Is Quad replacing them for flaking? Mine is flaking a little (has since almost day 1 in one spot) but no cracks (knock on wood).
jtakeman said:I think so. Depends on the dealer's mode sometimes. There was a member that had an issue and they swapped it out without any issue's. May depent on how severe it is flaking. His was real bad. The quad emblem basically fell or crumbled off.
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