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Don,StokerDon wrote:Lee,Lightning wrote:So nobody has asked where the thermostat is located.. Could a warm air run be blowing on it making it think the call is being satisfied??
The stove thermometer is only reading 200 degrees. Thats about 400 degrees short of where it needs to be. The real problem seems to be a positvly pressurized firebox. Putting in enough combustion air to make a good hot fire is impossible because it can't be exauhsted.
After reading through this thread, I am suprized that non of the Koker guys suggested cleaning out the heat exchanger tubes. The Koker Lites have 2 tubes that run from the ash pit up to the flue coller, that is how the stove exahusts. If there is something (flyash, packing matirial, ect...) stuck in one of these tubes there will be very little draft. To get to these tubes you need to pull the pipe off of the stove and stick a boiler tube brush or something down there to be sure it's 100% clear.
By the way Albany, very interesting little problem you've got here. You seem to have everyone's attention, we will get this figured out with your help.
-Don
I have a bottom left (facing stove) exhaust. Where would I look for these tubes? Thanks!
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That's interesting. So, your exhaust comes out the bottom, not the top. That means there is no heat exchange pipes like on a Koker lite, sorry for the confusion.
The exhaust is on the bottom so, just be sure the ashpan doesn't get in the way of the exhaust outlet. If you are using a round one, it shouln't be a problem.
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The exhaust is on the bottom so, just be sure the ashpan doesn't get in the way of the exhaust outlet. If you are using a round one, it shouln't be a problem.
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There is a small plate blocks half the exhaust. It hangs on a ledge and I can tell if it is or isn't suppsed to be there.StokerDon wrote:That's interesting. So, your exhaust comes out the bottom, not the top. That means there is no heat exchange pipes like on a Koker lite, sorry for the confusion.
The exhaust is on the bottom so, just be sure the ashpan doesn't get in the way of the exhaust outlet. If you are using a round one, it shouln't be a problem.
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Took the combustion blower off after I shut the stove down and found almost a handful of coal inside. So I am sure that was contributing to my Issues, just shop vac the grate and ran a drill bit through holes. Refilled hopper and relit the stove. Also replaced my Honeywell thermostat.
We shall see! Thanks everyone
We shall see! Thanks everyone
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IF it isn't too difficult to remove, try removing it and see if it makes a difference. You can always reinstall it if necessary.AlbanyTurf wrote:........
There is a small plate blocks half the exhaust. It hangs on a ledge and I can tell if it is or isn't suppsed to be there.
On a call for heat, are your flames reaching the top ??
At full fire, is the burning coals near the end of the grate ???
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Sure sounds like the baffle plate...in that case it gets left in.AlbanyTurf wrote:There is a small plate blocks half the exhaust. It hangs on a ledge and I can tell if it is or isn't supposed to be there.