The cure for this is install a new packing in the transfer head. I just did mine as it was dropping full size pea coal out of it. The packing is about $14 and nothing gets through. On mine, the ring had 2 of the 3 screws missing and most of the packing was gone. Simple fix.StokerDon wrote: ↑Sun. Dec. 08, 2019 8:57 am3) Transfer head coal chip slot. If you have a lot of fines in your coal like I do, This slot will constantly drop coal chips and dust out all over the base. I've seen pictures of Axeman's with cookie sheets and other things under the transfer head to keep this from making a mess.
Did I get some poorly processed coal?
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Thanks. I’ll order a new one. I can deal with it for now.coaledsweat wrote: ↑Sun. Dec. 08, 2019 11:47 amThe cure for this is install a new packing in the transfer head. I just did mine as it was dropping full size pea coal out of it. The packing is about $14 and nothing gets through. On mine, the ring had 2 of the 3 screws missing and most of the packing was gone. Simple fix.
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Yes, it was designed not to have a catch cup or cookie sheet.
The 'real fancy' added second motor and eliminating the solenoid for auger/ashing save needless spinning of auger always along with the fan...only turns as needed by anthrastat cycle, which is many less hours of wear and tear.
The 'real fancy' added second motor and eliminating the solenoid for auger/ashing save needless spinning of auger always along with the fan...only turns as needed by anthrastat cycle, which is many less hours of wear and tear.
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The new one is going to be very snug. I gave it a little oil because it had an ungodly groan when the auger started. It was little disturbing. just take the cover off, remove the 3 screws to get the packing ring cover off and pull the packing out. The new one will give you a little fight because it's tight. Use the metal cover to push it down far enough to catch the screws and let them pull it down, you don't want to bend it as it is brittle and may develop a fracture. Getting the screw holes aligned is the hard part. A long screw with the head cut off will line everything up nicely.
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I’ll keep that in mind. I think I’m burning more coal than I originally thought. It’s hard to tell with the coal bin I built. Either way I’ll be replacing that as soon as it’s convenient.coaledsweat wrote: ↑Sun. Dec. 08, 2019 12:11 pmThe new one is going to be very snug. I gave it a little oil because it had an ungodly groan when the auger started. It was little disturbing. just take the cover off, remove the 3 screws to get the packing ring cover off and pull the packing out. The new one will give you a little fight because it's tight. Use the metal cover to push it down far enough to catch the screws and let them pull it down, you don't want to bend it as it is brittle and may develop a fracture. Getting the screw holes aligned is the hard part. A long screw with the head cut off will line everything up nicely.