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[ford tech]

I FOUND THIS ON YOU TUBE - HARDY EFFICIENCY PLATES - SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA . DOES ANY ONE HAVE THIS AUGER IN THERE H2

[AirForcePOL]

That's interesting.  I have never seen those before.  I would think that there would be a lot of build up on them after a while. 

[walkerdogman85]

Tried to find the video but said there we no results can you post the link so I can go to it from here

[slosh250]

Seems like a good idea, I heard on another site they were 60 bucks plus shipping. 330-485-6310 they said to leave a message and he would get back to you. May get one for my h2 and see what happens.

[AirForcePOL]

Hey Slosh let us know how it works out if you end up buying one.  If they are only $60 it would probably be worth it just to try it out.

[slosh250]

you bet it wouldthe bad thing is i dont keep a close eye on wood consumption so how would i know any different lol maybe ill start. seems like it would creosote up if you burn green wood.?.?

[dumbodog00]

That is the dealer that I bought my H2 from.  He knows the stoves very well.  He has worked with Hardy for quite a while in developing and tweaking their products.

[AirForcePOL]

I was thinking the same thing slosh.  I guess it wouldn't be hard to take it out and clean it though.

[Brauma]

I called and left a msg today too. For $60, I'll give it a try.

I've been very disappointed in the wood consumption of my H2. I've tried various things, such as made an adjustable chain on my fan door so I could control the air intake, and adjusted my water temp lower. But wood consumption didn't change by any noticeable degree. 

I like his idea of the corkscrew in the stack. Makes sense.

[slosh250]

Am going to get one myself. have lost the contact number and i need a new stack also, mine is all beat the crap from the previous owner "cleaning creosote". Anyone know how much a new stack is?

[Farmer Blue]

 I have an H-4.  I have had the plates for over two years. The amount of wood used dropped 25-33%. Green wood or pine can be a problem with build up. There is slide in the middle to let deposit/ash that builds in the stack drop out. I burn newspaper or card board about once a week to heat up and burn out any build up of creosote. If I let it go to long it will build up and the draft will go to nearly zero. Then I have had to let the fire go out and work a screwdriver around the edges to clean it out. I also am able to take a stick and lift and shake the plate to keep a build up from forming. The number you listed as the contact is my local dealer that came up with he idea. 

[AirForcePOL]

Slosh, When I bought a new stack for my H-2 it was $45 from the dealer.  I think I'm going to order one of these augers for my H-2. 

Brauma - Did you get your auger yet?  If you have, let us know what your opinion is.

[Brauma]

I called and left a msg on the 27th. Still no return call yet. Quite disappointing.

[slosh250]

I talked to him today, price went up to 75 bucks plus shipping a 15lb box ups. Thinking of just making my own. Just need to find a 6" auger

[walkerdogman85]

I would just make my own like you said if I can get some measurements for the h4 plate I am going to make it all it is is a piece of channel taking up more space int the top