Would This Work? Summerizing

traderfjp · Post by **traderfjp** » Fri. May. 01, 2009 12:50 am

I just finished cleaning out my stove. I used a brush to remove all the ash and then my shop vac to pick everything up. This weekend I'll do the pipe and DV unit. I had painted the inside of my stove last year and so far there is no rust/corrosion. I put a rag in the bottom vent opening, added a large container of damp rid and installed a small bulb. Do you guys think I did enough or should I also wash out the inside of the stove with baking soda and water?

jrn8265 · Post by **jrn8265** » Fri. May. 01, 2009 7:01 am

I suggest that you do a baking soda wash, let it dry, repaint areas that have burned off. You have to neutralize the acid or it could effect the paint also. What type/name of paint did you use?

traderfjp · Post by **traderfjp** » Fri. May. 01, 2009 7:08 am

I used por-15 and it held up very well. I was surprised. Should I also remove any coal that is in the hopper?

jrn8265 · Post by **jrn8265** » Fri. May. 01, 2009 7:48 am

I used that this year after my first season of burning. Glad to hear that it held up for you!

You DO want to remove all the coal from the hopper!

What stoker do you have?