Man I have really been searching all over the internet and can't seem to find an answer to two main questions. I bought a Regency CI2700 Wood Stove Insert that has a catalytic combustor. It fits inside my existing fireplace and honestly it works GREAT. gets my entire 2,000sqft log cabin home in the mid 70s while it's below freezing outside. My two issues are with getting a fire to burn all night long I am not sure how much wood I can put in there bc if I stack it up all the way inside before bed the temps get well above 1,000 degrees and although there is nothing in my owners manual saying what the maximum temp range is to me that seems way too hot. So I am forced to put less wood in overnight which completely burns out by the time I wake up the next morning which brings me to my second question. Am I allowed to close the bypass for the catalytic burner while I sleep and let the fire completely burn out? I figured the answer was no, so when I go to bed I leave the bypass open as to not damage the catalytic burner which then causes my fire to burn out even quicker. So I guess my two questions summed up would be 1) What is the maximum temps I should let my fire reach and still be safe. 2) Can I leave the catalytic bypass in the closed position while I go to sleep and not damage the unit knowing the fire will likely be just a bed of coals by the time I am able to add more wood the next morning? Thank you!
@@BrassAxe I have and got mixed responses unfortunately. I would rather trust a professional than someone who's grandpas grandpa told them something years ago haha.
@@scottcoleman7304 The owners of many of the most advanced Cat stoves are in forums like that. There are more professionals on the internet than in your local shop. Not saying local guys are wrong, just saying its not grandma and grandpa knowledge if you're patient.
@@scottcoleman7304 Hi Scott, thanks for the question. We monitor these comments regularly, so you are always welcome to leave a question here. You can also contact our customer service department by phone or email here: www.efireplacestore.com/customer-service.html To answer your questions: 1) While each catalytic stove varies, the average for catalytic temperatures when operating the stove during high burn is approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Catalyst life becomes severely diminished once you exceed approximately 1,400 degrees. The venting system installed for the stove will have a large bearing on average burn time and catalyst temperature as well. Advertised burn times can be cut in half and catalyst temperatures can soar if the stove is not vented as it should be. 2) The catalytic bypass is designed to be opened to aid in stove start-up or to allow a direct bypass to the flue when overloading has occurred, resulting in dangerously high catalyst temperatures. If the catalyst is reading below 1,400 degrees when the stove has been loaded for the night, the bypass can remain closed. Remember, it is optimal for the catalyst to stay as close to the 1,000 degree mark as possible, as this will prolong the life of the catalyst grid. thank you and let us know if you need anything else.
Sorry we are just now responding,. Somehow we missed this comment when it was originally posted. We do not have a soapstone catalytic model but we do have a catalyst with a soapstone top. www.efireplacestore.com/mff-catalyst-charcoal-charcoal-door.html
Open all dampers and start with small, cedar kindling with paper. Get a good bed of coals and slowly add bigger pieces of wood. Close door and allow the stove to draw air into fire box as fire gets going to create a draft
When the stove is dead cold you may need to preheat the flue. I use a propane torch on low heat for a couple minutes. I can stand the torch in the stove. Then light a piece of news paper to test the draft
Maybe I chose the wrong stove but I have to baby sit mine, feeding it wood periodically. The one time I loaded it up and choked it down the temps went sky high! Also if you buy a catalytic stove you will have to periodically clean the combustor.
We don't recommend that type of fuelwood for startup. Wood that is split with an exposed grain has a tendency to dry out more thoroughly and thus, is easier to start your initial fire with than rounds. Once the fire is well established it's perfectly fine to use rounds or split rounds as you reload.
Man I have really been searching all over the internet and can't seem to find an answer to two main questions. I bought a Regency CI2700 Wood Stove Insert that has a catalytic combustor. It fits inside my existing fireplace and honestly it works GREAT. gets my entire 2,000sqft log cabin home in the mid 70s while it's below freezing outside. My two issues are with getting a fire to burn all night long I am not sure how much wood I can put in there bc if I stack it up all the way inside before bed the temps get well above 1,000 degrees and although there is nothing in my owners manual saying what the maximum temp range is to me that seems way too hot. So I am forced to put less wood in overnight which completely burns out by the time I wake up the next morning which brings me to my second question. Am I allowed to close the bypass for the catalytic burner while I sleep and let the fire completely burn out? I figured the answer was no, so when I go to bed I leave the bypass open as to not damage the catalytic burner which then causes my fire to burn out even quicker.
So I guess my two questions summed up would be
1) What is the maximum temps I should let my fire reach and still be safe.
2) Can I leave the catalytic bypass in the closed position while I go to sleep and not damage the unit knowing the fire will likely be just a bed of coals by the time I am able to add more wood the next morning?
Thank you!
I have the same question#2.
Go to a specialized woodstove forum like hearth dot com and ask these questions.
@@BrassAxe I have and got mixed responses unfortunately. I would rather trust a professional than someone who's grandpas grandpa told them something years ago haha.
@@scottcoleman7304 The owners of many of the most advanced Cat stoves are in forums like that. There are more professionals on the internet than in your local shop. Not saying local guys are wrong, just saying its not grandma and grandpa knowledge if you're patient.
@@scottcoleman7304 Hi Scott, thanks for the question. We monitor these comments regularly, so you are always welcome to leave a question here. You can also contact our customer service department by phone or email here: www.efireplacestore.com/customer-service.html
To answer your questions:
1) While each catalytic stove varies, the average for catalytic temperatures when operating the stove during high burn is approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Catalyst life becomes severely diminished once you exceed approximately 1,400 degrees. The venting system installed for the stove will have a large bearing on average burn time and catalyst temperature as well. Advertised burn times can be cut in half and catalyst temperatures can soar if the stove is not vented as it should be.
2) The catalytic bypass is designed to be opened to aid in stove start-up or to allow a direct bypass to the flue when overloading has occurred, resulting in dangerously high catalyst temperatures. If the catalyst is reading below 1,400 degrees when the stove has been loaded for the night, the bypass can remain closed. Remember, it is optimal for the catalyst to stay as close to the 1,000 degree mark as possible, as this will prolong the life of the catalyst grid.
thank you and let us know if you need anything else.
What type of stove is that in the video with the rounded glass
MF Fire Catalyst.
Can you get a soapstone model?
Or have soapstone behind?
Sorry we are just now responding,. Somehow we missed this comment when it was originally posted. We do not have a soapstone catalytic model but we do have a catalyst with a soapstone top. www.efireplacestore.com/mff-catalyst-charcoal-charcoal-door.html
Hearthstone for the win!
Be careful how much paper you use to start the fire. I would use too much and after a while the fly ash from the paper clogged the catalyst
SMOKE-- a large amount of smoke emits to house when lighting. Please share some pointers on what to do~~
Open all dampers and start with small, cedar kindling with paper. Get a good bed of coals and slowly add bigger pieces of wood. Close door and allow the stove to draw air into fire box as fire gets going to create a draft
When the stove is dead cold you may need to preheat the flue. I use a propane torch on low heat for a couple minutes. I can stand the torch in the stove. Then light a piece of news paper to test the draft
Maybe I chose the wrong stove but I have to baby sit mine, feeding it wood periodically. The one time I loaded it up and choked it down the temps went sky high! Also if you buy a catalytic stove you will have to periodically clean the combustor.
Why no bark and no round limb wood?
We don't recommend that type of fuelwood for startup. Wood that is split with an exposed grain has a tendency to dry out more thoroughly and thus, is easier to start your initial fire with than rounds. Once the fire is well established it's perfectly fine to use rounds or split rounds as you reload.