Pellets

St. Croix Igniter/Ignitor

Every so often I get a question from one of my customers who has a bad igniter on a St. Croix stove asking if I have a replacement.  The answer is always yes and no.  There are a couple of different igniter styles for St. Croix Pellet Stoves. Most St. Croix igniters have a collar at the base of […]

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Amperage For Auger, Convection, Combustion/Exhaust Motors on Whitfield Pellet Stoves…What Should It Be?

I got a question today about the amperage listed on a motor that I sell for Whitfield Pellet Stoves.  The amperage on my new motor was different than the one he was replacing and he was concerned that it would not work correctly. Depending on when your Whitfield Pellet stove was made there may be […]

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What Should I Look For In Buying Pellets

A few years ago we had a pellet shortage in the U.S. and no one cared what they burned in their stoves as long as they had something to keep their homes warm with. I was in the same boat. I found an alternative source of pellets at the local feed store in the form […]

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Amperage For Auger, Convection, Combustion/Exhaust Motors on Englander Pellet Stoves…What Should It Be?

I got a question today about the amperage listed on a motor that I sell for Englander Pellet Stoves.  The amperage on my new motor was different than the one he was replacing and he was concerned that it would not work correctly. Depending on when your Englander Pellet stove was made there may be […]

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Rebuilding or Resurrecting Whitfield Pellet Stove Motors

It seems like two or three times a week I get a call or email from a customer who is looking for information or parts to assist them with rebuilding a motor for their Whitfield pellet stove. This can be and auger motor, a convection fan or an exhaust/combustion blower. Usually there is a bearing […]

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Pellet Pile Ups, Low Heat, and Black Glass

By the end of the call be both agreed that his dealer is an idiot and a crook!

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