Welcome back to PelletTech 101. Today's video will cover replacement of the Quadra-Fire Castile Tadpole Gasket. This is an early style Castile Model with the retainer bars. Browse Tadpole Gasket Replacement: pellethead.com/?s=Tadpole
You're Most Welcome! Yes, tabs are far easier than the rods. Try to only bend the tabs over once to release the old gasket and bend them back down once to secure the new gasket. The more the tabs are bent/moved back and forth, the less security they provide. Any questions as you go along just let us know. Always happy to help!
What helps is when you go around the corner cut the flat part of the gasket at a forty five degree at the bend. Let’s the bulb not pop out in the corners,which could make the door hard to close . And the doors with the tabs were the 1st generation, and then the rods. Why the change is that if you bend tabs to much they will break off and you will have to replace the door frame. when you put the rods in make sure that the ends with the notches is down. If not over time the rods will fall out. On that note I find when taping the rod in place, put the top in first, then use a screwdriver on the notches to push down and tap in at the same time.
Someone told me the pellet stove need to form a vacuum and the seal must be all arround. I can't find anything in the manual. Do I really need a air gap at the bottom? By the way, thanks for the video.
Thanks for the message, glad the video was helpful. The air gap is for the 'Air-Wash' system. It can be sealed all the way around, you will just find that the glass gets dirtier more frequently. Many makes and models will have an air-wash system to help keep the glass clean. Some units have a small gap on the door or glass, other units will draw partial air from the intake to keep the glass clean. The air-wash system is approved by the manufacturer and meets all regulations. It is important there is proper seal around the firebox for most pellet stoves to have proper vacuum and pressure; the air wash gap is pretty small allowing a minor amount of room air to be sucked in and up the glass during operation. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this video! It is just what I need! I have the same exact model with the retainer bars . Do you have a link for the exact tadpole gasket that I need? I’m not sure of the diameter or length that is needed. I found one on Amazon that says 1/2 in or 3/8 inch
Sure thing! Glad the video was helpful. Here is a link to the 5' length Tadpole gasket for Quadra-Fire: pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-quadrafire-tadpole-door-gasket-seal-5/ And here is the link for the 10' length Tadpole Gasket: pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-quadrafire-tadpole-door-gasket-seal-10/ Any other questions or assistance needed please let us know. Appreciated.
@@TBONENYC Great, thanks so much! Definitely reach out on here if you have any questions while installing. Patience is a virtue while Installing this gasket in the Quadra-Fire door with the retainer rods - you got this!
Looking at it closely, yes it appears that happened by accident. Apologies on that. Some units had the air-wash at the top, but most had it at the bottom. Important for the replacement to be the same way as the previous was installed. Appreciate you pointing that out.
Thanks for contacting us. You will bend the tabs up to release the glass with gasket. Once the gasket is replaced and the glass is placed back in the door frame, you will bend those tabs back down to secure the glass in the door frame. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
The only thing is that maybe have your girlfriend or someone else to hold the camera while you're demonstrating. It happens a lot with automotive repair videos too. Otherwise the video was outstanding.
