Wood Stove Catalytic Combustors
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Your catalytic combustor in your wood burning stove will last around 5 to 6 years. Inspect clean the
combustor yearly. A clogged cobustor will not fire properly decreasing the heat output and possibly cause
back puffing. The combustors honeycomb cells can easily be cleaned out using the same compressed air
you use on your computer. If any of the cells are clogged and the air will not clear it do not use anything
sharp as you might scratch the surface. A pipette (pipe cleaner) in a thin wire with soft bristles. The
surface if the combustor is coated with palladium and removing it will not allow the combustor to properly
fire and allow the ceramic to start crumbling.
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It is important to allow the combustor to reach an internal temperature of around 1100 degrees before
engaging it. Make sure your catalytic probe thermometer is working, if the probe becomes over heated it
can stick. If you do not have a probe thermometer a surface thermometer will also work. Some wood stoves
use a digital thermometer or one can be inserted through the back of the fire box.
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Moisture will cause your combustor to deteriorate keep your combustor dry make sure your firewood is
properly seasoned and not wet. A chimney cap will help keep your combustor dry during rainy months.
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When starting your fire do not use newspaper or any wax based fire starters. Fly ash from paper will clog
the combustor and burning waxy fire starters will leave a wax residue on the cells. A natural fire starter is
best like kindling or fatwood. It is recommended not to use bark as it contains creosote and also creates
ash. Yes most of the ash left in your wood stove is from the bark. If you can burn wood without the bark
you will have less ash to cleanup afterword.
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Wood stove combustor catalog
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Sears - Blaze King - Miracle Heat
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