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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces => Topic started by: parforthecourse on November 30, 2013, 05:58:45 AM

Title: Flapper gets stuck
Post by: parforthecourse on November 30, 2013, 05:58:45 AM

Anyone have any Ideas on how to keep the flapper connected to the blower from becomming stuck?   Seems to come from creosote.

Title: Re: Flapper gets stuck
Post by: slimjim on November 30, 2013, 07:22:56 AM

Never Sieze or grease

Title: Re: Flapper gets stuck
Post by: banjoman on December 09, 2013, 01:40:28 PM

Slide a paper clip onto the flapper which will raise it slightly. I have had one on mine for 2 years. It also helps to keep the fire from going out during warmer weather. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Flapper gets stuck
Post by: Drivebymashing on January 07, 2014, 02:55:25 PM

My earth did the same thing with green or wet wood. Ill try the antiseize good idea.

Title: Re: Flapper gets stuck
Post by: helmick1 on January 07, 2014, 03:57:25 PM

Mine done that a few times, but I used the paper clip idea. Haven't had it stick since.