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[MTJAG]

Hi all, I am new to this forum.  I have a CB 5036 on order and my dealer told me of a "new" baffle in the chimney that is suppose to reduce wood use.  This is not the baffle at the end of the box, but up in the stack.  Anyone got one of these?
Also, anybody willing to give me some feedback on their CB5036 with or without the baffle. 
Thanks much

[MTJAG]

Anybody on this site? 
Anybody with a damper in their CB?

[Scratch]

Haven't heard of the baffle... but I have a 6048.

[MTJAG]

thanks for the reply.  According to my dealer, this baffle/damper is relatively new and can be used on the 5036 and the 6048.   How long have you had your 6048 and is it doing what you expected?

[Scratch]

I've had mine for about 4 seasons now.  No problems, very happy with it.  My brother has the early version of the 6048, and has had his for about 14 years now, burns garbage, never uses water treatment and hasn't had any problems either.

[MTJAG]

hey, thanks for the feedback.  The 5036 and 6048 seem to be bullet proof.  At least I am hoping so.

[Ridgekid]

My dealer hasn't heard of this damper. I did look in the accessory catalog and it mentions a restrictor T that can be installed in the Chimney to lower the burn rate. (part number 10970). Can only be installed on CL 4030, 5036 and 6048.  Could that be what he was talking about?

[MTJAG]

I think that is it.  I will confirm with my dealer.  According to my dealer, he had not used one, but several other dealers have been using them up in Wyoming and Montana that he knows and they are reporting good wood savings.  The other questions would be whether or not they affect cresoting and produce more smoke.  My dealer didn't have an answer to those questions.

Originally, I was going with the e-classic 1400, but found out with three solenoids and a blower, it was going to be too much of an energy drain for my off-grid solar.  So, I scaled back to the 5036 since we don't have air quality restrictions or issues in this county.  The dealer brought up the idea of the restrictor that would reduce overall wood consumption, much like the e-classic 1400.  Hope he's right.

[dirtryder]

I'd be very interested in this. Keep us posted if you install it. I really have plenty of wood so if it makes it smoke excessively, that is what would consern me.

[Ridgekid]

According to my installer the Restrictor T is for higher elevations to help slow down burn time. He hasn't installed any in his area. If I wanted it, they are not exspensive ($35).

[MTJAG]

I will let you know once I have it installed.  I too, am concerned if it smokes excessively.  I am at 8600' elevation, so that may be the issue with the damper.

[Ridgekid]

Just to let you know the CL4030 comes standard with the restrictor T. Too early to tell how it's effecting the operation of my sons unit.

[MTJAG]

Ridgekid,
Good to hear about the restrictor in your son's 4030.  We live at 8600' elevation, so it makes some sense that might work.  I will keep you posted and it will be interesting to see the difference it makes with your son's unit.  You have the 5036 as I recall, so the 4030 should use less wood, all things being equal (which they are not). 
MTJAG

[woodywoodchucker]

I call CB and they said the t restrictor is to hepl keep the boiler from over heating and didnt recommend it for helping with wood consumption.He said to adjust the damper on the door.I do question the answer i got from CB.Makes sense that the restrictor would work to reduce wood use.
  I did make a restrictor and Ill try it.

[MTJAG]

Interesting.  I thought the solenoid controlled the burn rate and therefore the heat of the stove.  If it is to protect it from overheating, why don't they install it in all the 5036 units?
Thanks for the update from CB.  It will be interesting to see what it actually does.