Hitzer 30-95 Question

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Post by thegreatone » Mon. Oct. 08, 2018 7:22 pm

Picked up a Hitzer 30-95 with new blower for $250. I’m going over it. It’s needs a hopper and I think it need a grate too. I attached a pic. Do you guys think the grate to too warped to use?

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Post by freetown fred » Mon. Oct. 08, 2018 10:23 pm

Get the hopper boot--mights well get the new grate--be like brand new!!

 
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Post by oliver power » Tue. Oct. 09, 2018 4:37 am

Well, you certainly bought the stove right. I can't seem to make the picture bigger for a better look. From what I can see, the grate doesn't look that bad. Looking at the picture, sighting down the length of the grate, the grate actually looks good. The 30-95, with its single grate, gets lots of air flowing around it for cooling. You will clearly see that when starting the stove. It will remind you of a turbo torch. That is, unless the ashes in the ash pan were deep enough to block air flow. Is the grate functional? Does it rock back, and fourth?

No hopper boot for the 30-95. Only the 50-93.

Is the hopper distorted, or simply eaten away? Some closer, more detailed pictures would help. Pictures of the inside as well.

Another question would be; Where is the stove going to be used? If in the living space, you might want to go all through the stove. New parts, gaskets, paint, etc.. If in a shop, etc.: As far as function goes; Check your gaskets, and run with it

 
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Post by Rob R. » Tue. Oct. 09, 2018 6:36 am

The grate looks fine to me. If you can shake it without binding, that's your answer.

Hopper looks a little rough, but I am not sure how a new one compares in appearance.


 
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Post by thegreatone » Tue. Oct. 09, 2018 5:12 pm

Thanks guys. The hopper is warped and was tough to get out.

The grate moves fine.

I called Hitzer. If I buy a grate, grate frame and hopper it will cost around 215 + shipping.

I’ll take more bits in a little while.

 
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Post by freetown fred » Tue. Oct. 09, 2018 6:00 pm

Sorry, I bought grate cradle & one grate for $80.00 local a few yrs back. New hopper should slide right in though! :)

 
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Post by thegreatone » Sat. Oct. 13, 2018 8:53 pm

I pulled the trigger and bought the hopper, grate and grate tray. I bought it from Anthracite Alternatives in NEPA. I spent about 2hrs talking to the owner about all things Hitzer. He’s good guy and very helpful. He had a ton of replacement parts too. I think my next but will be the Hitzer fire pit 👍

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