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Sheriffjer · 30th October 2007, 02:42 AM

Hi I hope someone can help me. Here's a quick history. I bought the Whitfield profile 30 pellet stove three years ago. First year non problems. On high setting a big bright flame which would go up and down as the sensors demanded. 2nd year started the same with no problems. Towards the end of the 2nd year (last year) I noticed that the flame was not very good not getting nearly as high and bright. Heat coming out not so good either. It seemed that whenever I put the setting on high the flame would actually decrease and toward the end of winter it started going out, not having any pellets in the grate when on high. This September I called in a technician. He basically diagnosed the entire problem over phone. Told me it needed a good in-depth cleaning. He came and cleaned behind the firewall, the exhaust, and the photo eye. He told me the photo eye was filthy and that was my problem. He charged me $100 and told me the stove would work like new. He also adjusted the air damper and told me to keep an eye on that setting and change it as per his instructions.
Well, the stove ran a little better but not on high setting. I usually get a pretty nice flame to start (on med setting) but soon it lowers and stays about 3 or 4 inches from bottom of grate. If I put it on high the flame soon begins to go down and actually remains lower than on medium. It went out once so far. NOBODY I have spoken to have an answer. I believe I need to adjust the auger trim, for whatever reasons just a little to increase the rate the auger drops the pellets. In my model there is no manual trim adjustment, it is apparently on the circuit board. Can I adjust this? Is this my issue? Have you ever heard of such a thing? How come nobody can give a straight answer?

Jerry

Sheriffjer · 30th October 2007, 04:38 AM

Ok to all the circuit/electronics pros here. Sorry, but as soon as I wrote this post I decided that after a year of frustration I needed to get into this myself. I found the problem and it was not electrical, but instead mechanical. Seems my auger was off the track or misaligned. I simply moved it back and forth up and down and it locked into place. Fired up the stove and it works like new. Amazing it took me a year to figure this out. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity. This board seems real busy and you guys help each other out a great deal. There should be more forums like this.
Jerry

ClydeCrashKop · 31st October 2007, 04:20 PM

For future reference, try this site http://forum.servomagazine.com/viewtopic.php?t=212 and search for other threads there. There are 13 including the control circuit board.

audioguru · 31st October 2007, 05:48 PM

Does a "pellet stove" burn what goes into or what comes out of a pet rabbit??

HiTech · 31st October 2007, 06:24 PM

Deer produce pellets too!

Sheriffjer,
I sent you a PM about the auger trim. Of course, after that I happen across this thread and discover you found the solution!! Oh well, keep the stove clean often... that's the best preventive measure that you can do for it. If you should ever purchase another pellet stove, look into Avalon, Vermont Castings or Jamestown brands. They use cast steel parts in areas where Whitfield uses stamped sheet steel. May also feature larger hoppers and burn pots for higher capacity. For example, the auger and burn pot in a Jamestown is cast compared to the stamped and welded steel auger in a Whitfield.

audioguru · 31st October 2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiTech

Deer produce pellets too!

Does that mean if I can jump like a rabbit or dear then I would also produce pellets??
I'll try jumping around then I will tell you what I produce.

Guess what? It was nothing but Farts!

HiTech · 1st November 2007, 01:36 PM

Their pellets are produced from the design of their intestinal tract along with a diet of greens and other vegetation that they consume. You can jump up and down all day long and all you're gonna output is an upset stomach, tired legs, and sausage link type poop!

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30th October 2007, 02:42 AM	(permalink)
Sheriffjer	Whitfield Pellet Stove Problems Hi I hope someone can help me. Here's a quick history. I bought the Whitfield profile 30 pellet stove three years ago. First year non problems. On high setting a big bright flame which would go up and down as the sensors demanded. 2nd year started the same with no problems. Towards the end of the 2nd year (last year) I noticed that the flame was not very good not getting nearly as high and bright. Heat coming out not so good either. It seemed that whenever I put the setting on high the flame would actually decrease and toward the end of winter it started going out, not having any pellets in the grate when on high. This September I called in a technician. He basically diagnosed the entire problem over phone. Told me it needed a good in-depth cleaning. He came and cleaned behind the firewall, the exhaust, and the photo eye. He told me the photo eye was filthy and that was my problem. He charged me $100 and told me the stove would work like new. He also adjusted the air damper and told me to keep an eye on that setting and change it as per his instructions. Well, the stove ran a little better but not on high setting. I usually get a pretty nice flame to start (on med setting) but soon it lowers and stays about 3 or 4 inches from bottom of grate. If I put it on high the flame soon begins to go down and actually remains lower than on medium. It went out once so far. NOBODY I have spoken to have an answer. I believe I need to adjust the auger trim, for whatever reasons just a little to increase the rate the auger drops the pellets. In my model there is no manual trim adjustment, it is apparently on the circuit board. Can I adjust this? Is this my issue? Have you ever heard of such a thing? How come nobody can give a straight answer? Jerry

30th October 2007, 04:38 AM	(permalink)
Sheriffjer	Ok to all the circuit/electronics pros here. Sorry, but as soon as I wrote this post I decided that after a year of frustration I needed to get into this myself. I found the problem and it was not electrical, but instead mechanical. Seems my auger was off the track or misaligned. I simply moved it back and forth up and down and it locked into place. Fired up the stove and it works like new. Amazing it took me a year to figure this out. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity. This board seems real busy and you guys help each other out a great deal. There should be more forums like this. Jerry

31st October 2007, 04:20 PM	(permalink)
ClydeCrashKop	For future reference, try this site http://forum.servomagazine.com/viewtopic.php?t=212 and search for other threads there. There are 13 including the control circuit board. __________________ C:\WHUT ? Beware the asterisk *

31st October 2007, 05:48 PM	(permalink)
audioguru	Does a "pellet stove" burn what goes into or what comes out of a pet rabbit?? __________________ Uncle $crooge

31st October 2007, 06:24 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	Deer produce pellets too! Sheriffjer, I sent you a PM about the auger trim. Of course, after that I happen across this thread and discover you found the solution!! Oh well, keep the stove clean often... that's the best preventive measure that you can do for it. If you should ever purchase another pellet stove, look into Avalon, Vermont Castings or Jamestown brands. They use cast steel parts in areas where Whitfield uses stamped sheet steel. May also feature larger hoppers and burn pots for higher capacity. For example, the auger and burn pot in a Jamestown is cast compared to the stamped and welded steel auger in a Whitfield. __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!

1st November 2007, 01:36 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	Their pellets are produced from the design of their intestinal tract along with a diet of greens and other vegetation that they consume. You can jump up and down all day long and all you're gonna output is an upset stomach, tired legs, and sausage link type poop! __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!