Hi all,
Great forum, I have been lurking for the 4 or so years since I've become a full time wood burner.
Just this year my Jotul Rockland insert stopped burning well. The fire was being choked out it seemed. So I went through the motions and fixed this somehow. The problem was not the wood, and it seemed that after a good cleaning the problem was solved. I didn't get that much creosote, but I also did one other thing.
In an attempt to improve burn time, I allowed the primary air control to close further, by grinding down a 'stop' bump as I read about here.
In re-assembling, the gaskets sealing the inner air manifold fell off (old and crumbly), and I did not re-install.
(Sorry for the long story.)
Well, the fire was no longer choked out, and burning too fast now.
Fast forward, re-install new gaskets on the inner air manifold as best I could (you have to literally stick your head in the firebox to see what the heck you're doing). The air control is definitely doing something - but the burn time is actually shorter now than before. I haven't figured out how much, but I am almost certain I created an air leak. Yes, I am doing this all by "feel" and no scientific data - but I'm burning wood not making rockets.
So... has anyone replaced these inner air gaskets? There are 2 - one sits in a channel, and one sits on a "lip." Any tips for sealing? My installation actually "looked" pretty good and clean, and with my temper and patience, I was actually pretty damn proud that I managed to do that in there.
Is there any way to pinpoint an air leak?
Any other advice?
If it helps, go here to p. 20 for an IPL and drawing of the newer model (my stove is from 2007.)
(broken link removed to http://www.jotul.com/FileArchive/Technical) Documentation/Wood inserts (USA)/Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland/Manual_138940_Rev_C C 550 CB Manual.pdf
Thanks all.
Great forum, I have been lurking for the 4 or so years since I've become a full time wood burner.
Just this year my Jotul Rockland insert stopped burning well. The fire was being choked out it seemed. So I went through the motions and fixed this somehow. The problem was not the wood, and it seemed that after a good cleaning the problem was solved. I didn't get that much creosote, but I also did one other thing.
In an attempt to improve burn time, I allowed the primary air control to close further, by grinding down a 'stop' bump as I read about here.
In re-assembling, the gaskets sealing the inner air manifold fell off (old and crumbly), and I did not re-install.
(Sorry for the long story.)
Well, the fire was no longer choked out, and burning too fast now.
Fast forward, re-install new gaskets on the inner air manifold as best I could (you have to literally stick your head in the firebox to see what the heck you're doing). The air control is definitely doing something - but the burn time is actually shorter now than before. I haven't figured out how much, but I am almost certain I created an air leak. Yes, I am doing this all by "feel" and no scientific data - but I'm burning wood not making rockets.
So... has anyone replaced these inner air gaskets? There are 2 - one sits in a channel, and one sits on a "lip." Any tips for sealing? My installation actually "looked" pretty good and clean, and with my temper and patience, I was actually pretty damn proud that I managed to do that in there.
Is there any way to pinpoint an air leak?
Any other advice?
If it helps, go here to p. 20 for an IPL and drawing of the newer model (my stove is from 2007.)
(broken link removed to http://www.jotul.com/FileArchive/Technical) Documentation/Wood inserts (USA)/Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland/Manual_138940_Rev_C C 550 CB Manual.pdf
Thanks all.