Although this is a slow time on this board I still wanted to start this process...
This applies to all stokers, be they forced air or boiler...
Presently constructing a Auto-Restart Timing Device to allow a easily implementation of a Pause Time Interval to auto- restore operation of stoker or feeder as a last line of defense for any chance of forgetting to do so manually.
How much time do you need for a Temporary Stoker Pause to do your ash pan or other typical duties before a Automatic Re-start?
Keep in mind the maximum time duration before losing the fire on the grates, as the Pause must not exceed a recoverable fire time frame.
It is my hope that the time interval would largely be a "one size fits all" and be pre-set at the time of assembly/ before mailing out to user...we'll see...
FYI: This device also has a built in means to conveniently cancel the timer count down manually at any time to allow to immediately resume Normal Operations of stoker, this feature provides for a shorter cycle when desired, but otherwise by default will run out the full timer cycle.
Temporary Stoker Pause w/ AutoReStart
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May and June is really a slow time for stoker people.
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LOL...
Some do look on a regular basis...
Some do look on a regular basis...
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I voted but forgot to ask about it.
One question MG, if I may... where in the wiring will this be installed? Is it as simple as anywhere between the power feed and the stoker motor?
At any rate, I am more than interested. I’m certain I have lost at least 4 fires through the years from being a weenie by flipping the switch and forgetting to turn it back on.
One question MG, if I may... where in the wiring will this be installed? Is it as simple as anywhere between the power feed and the stoker motor?
At any rate, I am more than interested. I’m certain I have lost at least 4 fires through the years from being a weenie by flipping the switch and forgetting to turn it back on.
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Yes, precisely that.CoalJockey wrote: ↑Fri. Jun. 07, 2019 6:47 amOne question MG, if I may... where in the wiring will this be installed? Is it as simple as anywhere between the power feed and the stoker motor?
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That could be done easily with a simple mechcanical spring wound timer, as used for a bathroom fan timer...there are other electronic timers as well.