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We have a Harman combo coal-wood stove manufactured in the mid '80's and the gasket fell out a couple days ago during a pre-season test (plus, it was low 40's up here in Nowhere, NH). I followed the instructions in this video and just the door trick alone was worth it. Definitely removing the door made this process infinitely easier. So far so good.. thankyou! 👍 fistbump city 🤜💥🤛
Fantastic to hear that the video was helpful in the replacement of the gasket! Any other questions on your unit just let us know. Sending you a fist bumb right back! Appreciated!
Thanks Brian! Actually just completed a Harman Burnpot replacement with gasket last week! We'll have that up on the channel here within the next week or so! Thanks so much!!
Thank you for the helpful video! I have a wood stove with 2 doors and a locking mechanism in the middle that locks them in place. I was successful in replacing one side with new gasket yay (the side that closes first thankfully) but the other side won't close and the gasket didn't set properly. I was hoping that it would sink in a bit and that I'd be able to close the door later on - but nope I can see now that it's dry (unfortunately for me) that it's too twisted and didn't set properly into the grooves. Any advice on how to remove it again because it's basically new gasket with new glue?? I have no clue what model this stove is as it's from my grandfather's house
Thanks for the message, sorry to hear of the troubles. See if you can get a thin flathead screwdriver under the gasket in the groove. If you can pry up one end you should be able to pull the gasket all the way out and reset it. If the glue underneath is raised and hard, do your best to scrape it out before applying new sealant and laying the gasket back in. Hope that is helpful. Thanks.
Ahhh that makes sense. I mistakenly stretched the gasket to fit in the groove instead of just bunching it in, which left a ¼ gap in areas around the stove door. I'll try this method tomorrow and hopefully that'll take up that gap.
Thanks for contacting us. Yes, that is the correct size gasket for the Prescott. There will be variations in the weave/density of a gasket - some are a loose weave, very soft - others are a firm weave, very dense. It's also important to remove as much of the old sealant that was in the door groove before placing in the new sealant and gasket. Old sealant and build-up can raise the gasket. I will say that it is normal for closing the door to be very tight after a gasket replacement, but you should be able to close the door. After a handful of times in operation, the door should become significantly easier to latch close. Hope that is helpful, thanks.
I also can't close my door, after replacing my new rope. ?? The Groove of the door was extremely clean, before I started. Thought my rope was the wrong size? It does fit perfectly. Looking to see if I could adjust the two hinges to the door? 🤷♀️ Wondering if I need a smaller gasket rope?
Thank you. Now our gasket is come away from the top in a 3-4" section. Should I replace the whole gasket or repair the loose part. Good video, clear communication and calm easy directions. Cheers
Thanks for the message - you can certainly apply a new bead of high temp sealant or cement in the 3-4" area that has pulled away and place the gasket back secure. Just make sure you are getting a good seal all the way around. If the seal seams loose in some areas and tight in others, it may be ideal to swap out/replace the gasket entirely. Any other questions or if you need any references just let us know - always happy to help. Appreciate your kind words on the video; very glad to hear it was helpful. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Happy to help. The Drolet Savannah wood stove will use a 1/4" diameter gasket, part number AC06100. Here is a link for reference - pellethead.com/product/drolet-enerzone-osburn-century-firebox-door-rope-gasket-kit-1-4-x-6-aftermarket/ Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Thanks for the message. Depending on the model, you may see a bit of the door and/or glass gasket peaking around the edges from the outside, however if that is the case it should minimal. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
We have a 1990 Quadra-Fire 2100 wood stove that is starting to smell like a campfire in the room after use (no visible leakage but noticeable odor.). We could not find a manual for this model online. What size gasket would we use to replace the door as well as the glass gaskets?
Thanks for contacting us. Yes, gaskets will be a good area to start if it's smelling like a campfire when running. You can also get a handheld CO meter to pinpoint any leakage points in the stove or venting. Your 2100 should use a 3/4" Rope Door Gasket - pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-quadra-fire-pelpro-heatilator-heat-n-glo-door-rope-gasket-seal-kit-3-4-x-7/#tab-models_tab Your 2100 should use the 3/4" wide flat tape style gasket - pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-quadrafire-heatilator-ecochoice-glass-gasket-tape-3-4-x-7/ Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
I'm having issues with a Harmon P43 that was in my house when I bought the house 2 years ago. it has always had ignition issues, and I was assuming igniter (I've been running lighter less efficient pellets to light easier). but after watching these tutorials I have begun to think its a gasket issue. I'm not sure if they have ever been replaced. Would it be beneficial to go ahead and replace all gaskets including the ash can door gasket and the burn door glass gasket?
Thanks for contacting us, happy to help. Before replacing the gaskets, I would suggest you check them first. Stick a dollar bill half in and half out on the door. Close the Door. Pull on the dollar bill. Should be heavy resistance. Do this in several areas around the door. Do the same with the ash door. Visually inspect the glass gasket - we shouldn't see any air gaps. Poor sealing gaskets can definitely have an effect on the ignition, but let's make sure by doing the tests first. Here is a video we did specifically on igniters - take a look at this as well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z4wmCc96rVI.html Happy to help and get you back up to 100% with your P43. Thanks!
i have a p43 for almost 10 years. Mine sometimes has ignition issues too. Remove the small plate with wing nuts. Clean that out really well with a shop vac. Also I cheat sometimes. Before you start the stove I sometimes will rip up in strips some news paper and lay it in the burn pot an toss a handful of pellets on top of the news paper strips. This helps get the pellets going easier since they are much harder to get going vs news paper. Lay it flat and toss a hand full of pellets on top before you turn on the stove. This always helps. IF you want to cheat entirely use a torch it will work just fine if its being stubborn..
Thanks for the message. Generally speaking the rope gasket diameter will be 1 size up from the width of the door groove. If you know your Regency model, we can verify the correct replacement for your stove.
That new gasket looks to be a lot bigger than the channel it's going into, is that normal? Should I USE 3/4" gasket in my 5/8" channel? The old seal I removed had a smaller rope inside the outer one so it was quite dense, the new 5/8" one I bought didn't and it's not as dense, that's why I'm thinking maybe I should go with 3/4"? Stove is a RSF Delta II, manual doesn't go into changing the seal. Thx
Thanks for contacting us. Did a little research on the RSF Delta II model. Most listings are stating a 5/8" medium density gasket. The OEM that I am seeing includes 2 gaskets - 80" RSF 5/8" Medium Density Round Gasket & 22" RSF 3/8" High Density Round Gasket. Are there two round rope gaskets in your door groove? Yes, density is very important - some models use soft, some models use firm, and others medium. I would say that you either replace yours with a firm density 5/8" gasket or you install a 3/4" medium density gasket to create the proper seal you need. Here is a link to our 3/4" which is a medium to firm density gasket. pellethead.com/product/stove-fireplace-firebox-door-rope-gasket-seal-replacement-kit-3-4-x-7/ Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
@@EarthSense, thanks for the quick reply. Thanks for those specs, where did you get them? They're definitely not in my owners manual. I measured the seal at 84" long. The rope has like a smaller rope inside of it (wish I could post a pic here) so I'm not sure what the 22" piece of 3/8" is for..? I want to change all the gaskets, door seal, glass seals etc before the cold weather sets in.
@@fisherguy Thanks Will, that's what I thought. Most gaskets that are of firm density will have what appears to be a rope gasket in the center of the gasket to give it that firm weave/density. Here is the OEM listing that I came across that had the two different gaskets. Other listings I look at with this part number only have a 5/8" gasket. www.rockymountainstove.com/rsf-delta-delta2-door-gasket/ Here to help if you need, thanks!
@@EarthSense thanks. I'm an idiot, shoulda just done a Google search rather than looking on the RSF website. They sure charge a lot for the "OEM" stuff eh?
Thanks for the comment. Link below to a video for common glass gasket replacement. There are variances in the type of gasket and how it is installed based on the stove make and model. If you have any questions just let us know. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KTzTJC0r5EQ.htmlsi=ZxS7w4CRB6ayA84_
Thanks for the video. Is there a way to figure out diameter and density of gasket if you don't have model info? I have an insert from Lowes but no paperwork or info anymore. All i know is that it was called "summer's heat". Thanks for any help.
Thanks for contacting us. Most Summers Heat models will use a 3/4" or a 5/8" medium/firm density rope gasket for the door. You can measure the door groove channel; typically the rope gasket needed will be one size over the groove width. Ex. 3/4" groove, 7/8" gasket. 5/8" groove, 3/4" gasket For reference here are the two sizes. 1. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-england-stove-works-englander-door-gasket-seal-3-4-x-7/ 2. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-england-stove-works-englander-door-gasket-seal-5-8-x-9/ Any further questions just let us know. Thanks!
Hello, We have a Heat n Glow Vieana II stove and need to replace the gasket. Im just not sure which one I should get as the manual doesn't really give me much information. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks for contacting us. I did some digging but I couldn't find any accurate part lists on the Vienna II Heat N Glo Model. Here is the Get in Touch form on Heat N Glo's website - I would suggest contacting them directly to ensure you get accurate info on the correct replacement gasket. Hope that is helpful. Thanks! www.heatnglo.com/get-in-touch
Hey Laci! Thanks for contacting us. Your Quadrafire 7100 will use a 1/2" diameter rope gasket for the door, and 1/4" diameter rope gasket for the glass. Here are links for reference, any other questions please let us know. Thanks! pellethead.com/product/quadrafire-majestic-wood-stove-door-rope-gasket-kit-12-x-10-aftermarket/ pellethead.com/product/quadrafire-heat-n-glo-rope-gasket-kit-1-4-x-10-aftermarket/
Hi there ..great video.. Do you have Heat n Glo gas fireplace gaskets ...model number SL-36-CDN If so please let me know and how long to ship to Ontario Canada along with price! Thanks Linda
Thanks for contacting us Linda. We do not currently have gaskets listed for your Heat N Glo model, however I discovered this site that appears to have them for your SL-36-CDN - www.fire-parts.com/pages/search-results?q=sl-36-cdn%20gasket&page_num=2 Thanks again!
Thanks for contacting us Al. Did some research and it looks like your model will use a 7/8" Diameter Gasket, 7.2' Length. Here is a link to the Owners Manuel, Page 50 will give you the door gasket details. www.blazeking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/180-SC25.pdf Here is our universal 7/8" Gasket Kit Listing - pellethead.com/product/stove-fireplace-firebox-door-seal-gasket-replacement-kit-w-sealant-7-8-x-8/ Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Thanks for the question Jim. We have found a small piece of foil tape used still makes proper seal to the stove body while keeping the ends from fraying. In certain style gasket kits we do include that foil tape. Important we are making sure we get a good seal all the way around and important to check that on a regular basis.
There are several Earth Stove models, do you happen to know which one you have? Here are the three kits we have pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-lennox-earth-stove-woodstove-firebox-door-rope-gasket-kit-34-7/ pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-lennox-earth-stove-woodstove-firebox-door-rope-gasket-kit-12-x-7/ pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-lennox-earth-stove-woodstove-firebox-door-rope-gasket-kit-58-x-9/ If not, you can measure all 4 sides of the door and add a little extra to be safe for length. Measure the groove width where the gasket sit and go one size up. Ex. 1/2" Groove = 5/8" Diameter Gasket. Any questions please let us know. Thanks for reaching out.
Thanks for contacting us. Does your Ash door have a groove where it uses a round gasket? If so, what is the width of the groove? If it uses a flat tape style gasket, what is the width of it? Happy to help.
@@EarthSense Its a round gasket, but the one someone put in it doesn't let the door seal. You can push as hard as you like, but the rope doesn't give enough to seal the latch side. It measures 5/8ths
Thanks for contacting us. I did some digging, and saw some various sellers saying the 5/8" rope gasket was correct for the Atlanta Homesteader Models, however I could not find an owners manual to verify if that is correct. If you can, measure the current rope gasket or door groove. Generally the rope will be 1 size up from the groove width - example 1/2" groove typically will use a 5/8" gasket. Keep us posted, happy to help. Here's some different rope gasket options for reference - pellethead.com/?s=rope+gasket
Thanks for contacting us Cindy. That is a good question. I just looked at the owners manual for the Tiara II gas fireplace but I am not seeing a part number line item for a door gasket... Here is the link to the manual - Parts pages will be 21-25. Let me know if you can locate the part number here for the correct gasket you need. www.fire-parts.com/pages/manual/heat-n-glo-tiara-ii-gas-stove-owner-s-manual-2340_981-pdf
Thanks for contacting us. Looking at the manual shows a 5/8" Diameter Rope Gasket for the door on the CJW 1000 and 2000 Series Models. www.manualslib.com/manual/1063206/Century-Cjw1000-Series.html#manual. Here is a 5/8" Rope Gasket Kit that we offer for reference. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-lennox-earth-stove-woodstove-firebox-door-rope-gasket-kit-58-x-9/. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
@@AccidentalFarmer-uw7nr Sure thing. Glass gasket shows a flat tape gasket that is 1/8" x 3.5' long. The smallest glass tape gasket we offer is 1/2" wide x 1/8" Thick. Part number for the glass gasket is S15001. Hope that helps!
Hey Scott, thanks for the message. Your VistaFlame VF55 will use a 9/16" rope gasket for the fire door and ash pan door. We offer a 5/8" rope gasket replacement kit for this model which has proved to provide correct seal. Here is a link for reference, any other questions please let us know. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-enviro-m55-vistaflame-vf55-fire-door-ash-door-gasket/ Thanks!
Missy, If you have the Ardisam company Castle Serenity model, your door gasket will be a 3/4" round rope that is used. Generally speaking we recommend folks to replace when there is heavy wear, frays, or air gaps. A quick way to check your door gasket seal will be the following. With the stove shut off and cool, stick a dollar bill half in and half out of the door and close the door. Pull on the dollar bill. There should be heavy resistance. Check in multiple spots around the door as some may be tight, but other areas may be loose. If it's loose or has minimal resistance in any area, we recommend replacement. Here is a reference of that gasket if needed. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-ardisam-castle-hps10-serenity-fire-door-rope-gasket/ Any questions please let us know. Thanks!
so the metal trim on the inside of my wood stove door that holds the gasket in place - has turned to brittle - does anyone know can the metal trim be replaced or should I look into buying new door (which isn’t xheap)
@@GravityDAD Did a bit of research, came across the glass gasket retainer, part SE34060. Here is a link to the part for reference - SE34060. www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/osburn-1000-1100-1500-1600-glass-retainer-frame-with-gasket-se34060-p/se34060.htm Here is the manual for the Osburn 1600 for additional reference and manufacturer contact. mrstoves.com.au/files/Osburn%201600%20Manual.pdf Hope that is helpful, thanks again for reaching out.
Thanks for contacting us. I have never heard of that or seen that before. Based on our experience we would recommend not getting the gasket wet before applying or at any point for that matter. If you need further help just let us know. Thanks!
@@rodneychapman197 If one is simply wetting down the area where it is going to be cut, I can see that helping with the fray. I would still suggest against soaking the gasket before applying. Water will have an effect on the density of the gasket and it's ability to seal properly to the high temp silicone or cement when installed.
You’re right about it not sticking if it’s wet. I should have been more clear with my statement. Wetting it will keep the fiberglass from making a mess, but if you wet it for sure let it dry throughly before putting adhesive on it. Maybe wetting it would do more harm that good to wet it. I covered my 4-wheeler exhaust with fiberglass just like this and I soaked it in water so the i fiberglass wouldn’t get on me as bad and it worked great!! But. That’s a total different application. Sorry I wasn’t.clear with my previous statement. I’ll be more careful.
Hey Wanda, happy to help. Do you know the make and model of your stove? If not, does your gasket fit into a groove? If so, how wide is the groove and what's the length to go all the way around your door? Happy to assist. Thanks!
Thanks for contacting us. The Englander 25-PDV will use a 3/4" rope gasket. Here is a link for reference. pellethead.com/product/pellethead-replacement-england-stove-works-englander-door-gasket-seal-3-4-x-7/ Any other questions just let us know. Thanks,
We wouldn't be familiar with propane oven gaskets or installation. If you can find a manual online for your model that can be a good place to start to find the right replacement part number. If you can't find any installation advice or videos pay close attention to how the old gasket is installed and mimic that for the replacement. Hope that helps. Thanks.
