Power Failure Question-

frankdetroit · Post by **frankdetroit** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 8:32 am

Should I be concernced in the event of a power failure of the coal burning up the ramp and into the hopper- or is this impossible.
This is my first real day burning the pioneer and I am a little nervous about leaving the house with it burning.
Thanks.

choyt002 · Post by **choyt002** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 9:15 am

Frank I am new and had the same thoughts But after reading it all makes sence If the power goes out your combustion fan will quit without this fan within probably 10 min or so the coal will go out will not burn without the combustion fan running. If you want to feel more secure just unplug your stove today and watch then you will know how quick it goes out. Check draft with monometer for better performance and make sure you have carbon monoxide alarms in the house
Chris H

frankdetroit · Post by **frankdetroit** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 9:23 am

Thanks Chris-
I had a bad experience with the first time I fired it up with all of the smoke so I was a little concerned.

choyt002 · Post by **choyt002** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 9:27 am

Frank are you venting with a chimney or power vent ??

frankdetroit · Post by **frankdetroit** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 11:26 am

Swg powervent

Ed.A · Post by **Ed.A** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 11:30 am

You've nothing to worry about, it'll just go out, rather quickly.
I'd be more concerned not having back-up power when you need it.

Rick 386 · Post by **Rick 386** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 9:54 pm

Frank,

THe first time you burned your stove, you were actually "curing" the stove paint. Hence the amount of smoke. In fact, if you didn't burn it really hot, you may get some more smoke when it hits the high temp.

As was already posted, unplug it and watch just how fast it will die out. I have a Hyfire II and unplugged mine on Friday night. It was almost done in only 10 minutes and that was with a 4" fire going.

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Rick

traderfjp · Post by **traderfjp** » Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 11:17 pm

I was a little surprised the first time I lit my stove. Some of the stove dealers are brain dead because they should be informing consumers on what to expect.

adirondacklady · Post by **adirondacklady** » Sun. Oct. 26, 2008 6:52 pm

Ok, I understand that the fire goes out within 10 minutes if the power goes out. Here's another question: If there is no power to the powervent, how are the gases and exhaust drawn out of the house during that 10 minutes that the fire is still burning? Does it not come back into the house?

Diana

traderfjp · Post by **traderfjp** » Sun. Oct. 26, 2008 7:11 pm

Buy an inverter charger and two marine batteries and then you don't have to worry. Tripp Lite makes a few good ones.

choyt002 · Post by **choyt002** » Sun. Oct. 26, 2008 7:41 pm

yes they go into the house not enough to worry about if you let it go out alot during 1 day maybe but not just once, if you do get reading on your co alarm just crack a window for 15 min and it will be fine
Chris H

Adamiscold · Post by **Adamiscold** » Mon. Oct. 27, 2008 9:08 am

If you are using a regular chimney and the power goes out is there a way to keep the fire going without having a back electrical supply?

Ed.A · Post by **Ed.A** » Mon. Oct. 27, 2008 9:12 am

If you are using a regular chimney and the power goes out is there a way to keep the fire going without having a back electrical supply?

Not with a stoker, you need the air and feeder to keep operating. I suppose a stationary bike hooked up to a generator would work.....Gilligan used to use one for power If I remember correctly.

Adamiscold · Post by **Adamiscold** » Mon. Oct. 27, 2008 9:17 am

Ed don't laugh my wife would do that! I didn't know if there was any holes or opening for air to get into the stove other then just the fan blowing it in there.

traderfjp · Post by **traderfjp** » Mon. Oct. 27, 2008 9:35 am

Ed: Great idea you can make electricity and get exercise too. Brilliant! That is why Gilligan was so skinny.