Please Help!! Hitzer 50-93

jeff m · Post by **jeff m** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 10:31 am

I will thank you

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 10:55 am

On the bimetallic flap, have it open around 1/2 inch--those numbers vary depending if it's been messed with--rule of thumb is 24 balls from the hanging chain end. Where ya from--add to your avatar/profile-nobody's gonna steal ya---maybe someone is close enough to help if needed.

coalfan · Post by **coalfan** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 11:35 am

haaaaa you tellm fred !!!!!

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 11:51 am

Post some pix of your set-up J. Easier to give suggestions

Post by **Lightning** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 11:58 am

jeff m wrote:I recently bought a hitzer 50 93 . I cannot keep it going for more than about ten hours. it doesn't matter how much coal is in the stove. I have been keeping ashes out.seems to have good air flow. it is in the corner of my basement. could it be possible it is to confined and not getting enough clean fresh air.

Could you tell us about your chimney? Has it been checked for any blockages? Does the chimney have a clean out door that could be open or not sealed well?

jeff m · Post by **jeff m** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 12:43 pm

the chimney is brand new. triple wall stainless. the only thing I do not have is a damper inline. the stove I replaced used a powervent. I do realize I am loosing a lot from not having damper. I took the suggestions from everyone today . right now the stove is running great. thank you all.

Post by **Lightning** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 1:02 pm

jeff m wrote:the chimney is brand new. triple wall stainless. the only thing I do not have is a damper inline. the stove I replaced used a powervent. I do realize I am loosing a lot from not having damper. I took the suggestions from everyone today . right now the stove is running great. thank you all.

It's not imperative for that stove to have a damper (some people run it without one) since it has the bi-metal thermostat to regulate the combustion air. The bi-metal thermostat will open and close to hold the stove temp steady. Thanks for the update.

Post by **Rob R.** » Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 1:11 pm

I would not bother with a pipe damper on that stove. As long as your gaskets are in good shape the factory air control should keep the stove at a steady temperature.

jeff m · Post by **jeff m** » Mon. Oct. 31, 2016 8:03 am

freetown fred wrote:Post some pix of your set-up J. Easier to give suggestions

Fred I made the adjustments you suggested yesterday and my stove has run perfectly. Thank you very much. thank you to everyone for your help.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Mon. Oct. 31, 2016 8:36 am

Outstanding J, ya got one hell of a good stove there.