truth about harman burn pot

[swalz]

mine was replaced because it burnt a hole in the auger tube.

 

[CelciusMaximus]

@ swalz, i went thru that with my accentra insert and trying to avoid this w/my p38.
you would think harman would be more proactive with this because it would be easier and less costly than replacing the whole weldment ect.
the auger tube should have been designed to be a separate part possibly sleeved in somehow.

 

[PJPellet]

just called my service dept and informed them of my concerns. the tech said harman probably would not replace the burn pot if there aren't
any other issues. i closed off the lower 5 holes with Thermo steel from autozone it is good for temps up to 2500 degrees.

Hi, I have a P43 and was wondering where exactly these holes are located? I would like to do the same. Thank You.

 

[Delta-T]

just called my service dept and informed them of my concerns. the tech said harman probably would not replace the burn pot if there aren't
any other issues. i closed off the lower 5 holes with Thermo steel from autozone it is good for temps up to 2500 degrees.

Hi, I have a P43 and was wondering where exactly these holes are located? I would like to do the same. Thank You.

dont think you'll have them on the P43. they would be at the very base of the burnpot, right in front of the auger mouth...changed that a few years ago, before the P43 came out.

 

[lock&load]

checked my p-43 before they hooked it up today,no holes down low only start about 2-3 inches up the burn pot

 

[PJPellet]

just called my service dept and informed them of my concerns. the tech said harman probably would not replace the burn pot if there aren't
any other issues. i closed off the lower 5 holes with Thermo steel from autozone it is good for temps up to 2500 degrees.

Hi, I have a P43 and was wondering where exactly these holes are located? I would like to do the same. Thank You.

dont think you'll have them on the P43. they would be at the very base of the burnpot, right in front of the auger mouth...changed that a few years ago, before the P43 came out.

Thank You....you're right, I don't have them. Glad about that.

 

[brihvac]

How do you know if your burn pots bad? Im getting ready to order a ESP sensor and Im wondering if I should get a burn pot. I have read through all the post and I still do not know whats going on or why people are filling in the holes. What are the holes for?

 

[Labrat]

brihvac Harman burn pots can develop a "speed bump" that some times can grow into cracks inbetween the holes.

 

[brihvac]

I will have to check mine

 

[WOODNUT358]

Bought mine in 09,and I don't have the five holes either.Have a XXV.

 

[RKS130]

Does anyone know if an Accentra built at the end of 2009 has the five holes? Much obliged.

 

[lecomte38]

It is worth bringing this thread up again. If You are having auger noise problems PLEASE check for the 5 holes at the throat of the burn pot and carbon build up around it. Since I plugged the 5 holes I have NO carbon build up any where near the auger, the new replacement auger is still mint, and there has been no auger squeels.

 

[aaronnoel]

yes, my squeal is gone, had my burnpot changed out at the end of last season and no squeal so far. Because of the warm weather I've run on low and still no squeal.

 

[m159267]

I have the 'bad' lower 5-hole pot. Currently those holes are 'plugged' with roofing nails. For those who have plugged those holes with ThermoSteel or like product, how difficult was it to remove the burn pot? I'm assuming it is anchored by the 4 nuts I see around it. Is there a gasket involved? If so will the removal destroy the gasket and require a replacement? Thx...

 

[mjbrown]

I have the 'bad' lower 5-hole pot. Currently those holes are 'plugged' with roofing nails. For those who have plugged those holes with ThermoSteel or like product, how difficult was it to remove the burn pot? I'm assuming it is anchored by the 4 nuts I see around it. Is there a gasket involved? If so will the removal destroy the gasket and require a replacement? Thx...

yes the 4 nuts will remve the burn pot. there is a gasket behind the burn pot, and it will most likely pull apart when you separate the burn pot from the stove body. a quick trip to your dealer to purchase a new gasket before you tear down would be wise. they are only a few bucks (less than 10 if i remember correctly).

 

[aaronnoel]

yes, I would change that gasket at the same time you pull off the burnpot. Thats all it is 4 bolts and of course you have too disconnect your igniter at that time as well.