KAA-2 and KA-6 Stoker Design

1975gt750 · Post by **1975gt750** » Tue. Nov. 06, 2007 9:25 pm

what is the diffrrence between the stoker design on the kaa-2 and the ka-6. I am leaning towards the kaa-2 because I only have a 1200square foot house and the ka-6 would be over kill. I just don't want to have any problems with this coal stove.

chris

coal berner · Post by **coal berner** » Tue. Nov. 06, 2007 9:31 pm

I don't know if this will help you but I will put it he anyway
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1975gt750 · Post by **1975gt750** » Tue. Nov. 06, 2007 9:34 pm

thanks for the info I have been to the keystoker web sight not to much information there. hopefully I can get some first hand outlook here on the forum.

coal berner · Post by **coal berner** » Tue. Nov. 06, 2007 9:39 pm

Ok then you seen the spec. page for the two stokers

that is the link for them

1975gt750 · Post by **1975gt750** » Tue. Nov. 06, 2007 9:53 pm

the only thing I noticed in the data list is under stoker data the kaa2 hase one grate and the ka-6 has three grates and that the ka-6 hold more water. I just want to know what he diffrece is in the stoker design, just wondering if the might have cheaped out on the kaa-2

gaw · Post by **gaw** » Wed. Nov. 07, 2007 2:20 am

The KAA-2 stoker appears to be one of their stokers used in their stoker stoves. I say that based on pictures of the KAA-2 posted on the forum. If in fact it is then it has one motor to run the coal feed and a separate motor/blower for the through the grate air. The KA-6 stoker uses an oil burner motor to turn a fan and drive a gear box that in turn feeds the coal down the grate. The KA-6 has a small blower mounted to it to supply a small amount of constant airflow through the grate. Should that small blower fail on the KA-6 it should not result in the fire going out during cold weather use but it may lower the overall efficiency a little. The KA-6 stoker is all steal and cast iron in its construction. It is my opinion that the KA-6 is a more durable design, but thats just my opinion.

oliver power · Post by **oliver power** » Fri. Nov. 09, 2007 6:20 am

1975gt750 wrote:the only thing I noticed in the data list is under stoker data the kaa2 hase one grate and the ka-6 has three grates and that the ka-6 hold more water. I just want to know what he diffrece is in the stoker design, just wondering if the might have cheaped out on the kaa-2

I too read the data sheet . It does say the KAA-2 has one grate. I ordered a brand new KAA-2. Just so everyone knows , it came with three grates , not one.

1975gt750 · Post by **1975gt750** » Thu. Nov. 15, 2007 9:16 pm

hello oliver

i just ordered a keystoker boiler kaa-2 and I am waiting for it to come. I was wondering if you were happy with it and how coal are you burning to heat your house. also how many square feet are you heating. I am going to be heating a 1200square foot ranch with my unit.

let me know chris

gaw · Post by **gaw** » Sat. Nov. 17, 2007 8:38 am

oliver power wrote:
1975gt750 wrote:the only thing I noticed in the data list is under stoker data the kaa2 hase one grate and the ka-6 has three grates and that the ka-6 hold more water. I just want to know what he diffrece is in the stoker design, just wondering if the might have cheaped out on the kaa-2
I too read the data sheet . It does say the KAA-2 has one grate. I ordered a brand new KAA-2. Just so everyone knows , it came with three grates , not one.

It appears that updating their web site is not high on the priority list at Keystoker. Either they changed the design of the KAA-2 at some point or it was a misprint from the start. The KA-4 continues to be listed and it has not been made for a few years now.