This is the Best video I have seen so far on cleaning these. I have the same stove and I love it. I just started wearing rubber gloves and find it much better. Thanks for the video!
I have a 6 year old PP130. Some tips: I wash the 3 baffles in my slop sink with hot water using a 6" paint brush. Then let them dry and re-install. Way less dust and mess. The fire pot can also be washed under hot water and the caked on slag will come off easy. Get a round brush for the ash vac, it works better and quicker compared to that little stock brush. I use a radiator brush in the exhaust channel to clean out the ash. It works well. Best thing I have done is buy a second firepot. Then you can have a clean one ready to install when you clean the stove. This is helpful in cold weather, as you not need to put the appliance out of service for so long during cleaning.
Round brush is great! My brother uses it. I got a different vacuum not as good as the one I had, not sure the brush would fit. A second firepot is a great idea. Especially when I don’t vacuum all the parts on the inside. Hard time finding good pellets this year!
Thank you for this video, kind sir. It's very focused and with lots of tips. You've saved me a lot of pain in my 75-year old joints! My stove is a Pleasant Hearth PH50, but has a firebox construction that's identical to yours. Probably built on the same assembly line. Also, I find that 100% hardwood pellets burn with much less soot and ash in my stove than softwood pellets.
tyvm im a lady who lives alone. i saw that the side plates in back come off. wow i had this for three years and only took the middle one off. ty so much for this video now tomorrow i will wake up and clean the other two on the sides. wow dont know what i will find hahaha
Looks like you’ve been using good pellets. I’ll be posting a new video soon (maybe in a week) on removing/ replacing the air blower, you might want to check that one out.
This is a great video and I have a Grand Teton Collection which seems to be very similar to this stove AND if it wasn't for this video, I would have never known how to take out and clean the 3 baffles. The manual that came with the Grand Teton Collection stove is close to useless when it comes to maintenance. There are also NO videos about this stove on UA-cam as per date.
Thanks so much for this video, I don't think Pelpro makes one this complete. I was trying to figure out what that was behind the panel, the air intake! I thought I was suppose to have 3 baffles or something....Great video!!
@@DIY_Garden I opened the side of mine under the thermostat knob and looked on the bottom of unit inside however and did not find a thermostat that you have on your unit however. I just purchased my Pelpro 130
What pellets has everyone found to be the best? The kind available from our local tsc where we purchased the pp130 definitely leave some room for improvement! Thanks
I also found that 100% Douglas fir (from the Pacific coast) burn as clean as 100% hardwood pellets (nice!). Hardwood/softwood "blends" burned dirty in my stove too. I found out that the word "Premium" alone on a bag of pellets doesn't mean clean burning for these stoves. Also, I had to adjust the air trim control to get the best flame from each type of pellet.
I just use welding gloves. Take the hot pot in the woods.... use an old vacuum. Suck up all the ash. Immediately dump into woods. Clean glass and move on
Frustrating right! Maybe I will but here’s what I do (Happens when I forget to put pellets in it). -Clean well. Especially the air intake/ vent. -Put some pellets in the hopper but not much and move them with the metal cleaning tool. (Vaccum the dust before you put the pellets in case you think the dust in not letting the pellets get to the firepot). - TURN ON TO THE MAX, OFF and then MIDDLE or so (5 in my case). It should turn on. When it does not work, I unplug and leave it for few minutes, then plug it and do the “max-off-middle”. Make sure not to unplug it when it’s on. It should be off for sometime and no noise or fan on. (Also sometimes the pipe on the outside might need cleaning).
I use a paint brush bout 3 inches wide to clean inside letting ash fall to bottom.then vacume up.dont use a regular vacume ash is so small it will mess up your vacume.
Exactly that’s what I do sometimes. Some brushes fit into the power smith vacuum and are great. Unfortunately i have the snowjoe, can’t find a brush that fits in.
True, still cheaper than other sources of heating and better for the environment. You should consider Storing pellets & maintenance if you want to switch to a pellet stove.
I had a corn stove. I would not recommend. It makes a huge mess. Because of the sugar and slight moisture content even of feed corn your burn pot will be like glue. Corn burns a lot slower and I don't think the pelpro has a setting that slow to feed it.
This is the Best video I have seen so far on cleaning these. I have the same stove and I love it. I just started wearing rubber gloves and find it much better. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the comment! Definitely better wearing gloves… I spend time washing my hands after cleaning the stove and they stay stained :)
You have made the best instructional video for the PelPro. 130 You cleaned out places we didn't know existed. We will try your way! Thank you sir!
Thanks for watching!
I have a 6 year old PP130.
Some tips: I wash the 3 baffles in my slop sink with hot water using a 6" paint brush.
Then let them dry and re-install. Way less dust and mess.
The fire pot can also be washed under hot water and the caked on slag will come off easy.
Get a round brush for the ash vac, it works better and quicker compared to that little stock brush.
I use a radiator brush in the exhaust channel to clean out the ash. It works well.
Best thing I have done is buy a second firepot. Then you can have a clean one ready to install when you clean the stove. This is helpful in cold weather, as you not need to put the appliance out of service for so long during cleaning.
Round brush is great! My brother uses it. I got a different vacuum not as good as the one I had, not sure the brush would fit.
A second firepot is a great idea. Especially when I don’t vacuum all the parts on the inside.
Hard time finding good pellets this year!
The best pellets I have found are Somerset
@@glenvickery8982 I have not tried them. I will check them out next time I order probably in a month. Mine got delivered today.
I don't know where your located but in Ohio I get them at tractor supply and Menards
Omgosh that is brilliant!! I need to order a second fire pot!!
Thank you for this video, kind sir. It's very focused and with lots of tips. You've saved me a lot of pain in my 75-year old joints! My stove is a Pleasant Hearth PH50, but has a firebox construction that's identical to yours. Probably built on the same assembly line. Also, I find that 100% hardwood pellets burn with much less soot and ash in my stove than softwood pellets.
tyvm im a lady who lives alone. i saw that the side plates in back come off. wow i had this for three years and only took the middle one off. ty so much for this video now tomorrow i will wake up and clean the other two on the sides. wow dont know what i will find hahaha
Looks like you’ve been using good pellets.
I’ll be posting a new video soon (maybe in a week) on removing/ replacing the air blower, you might want to check that one out.
This is a great video and I have a Grand Teton Collection which seems to be very similar to this stove AND if it wasn't for this video, I would have never known how to take out and clean the 3 baffles. The manual that came with the Grand Teton Collection stove is close to useless when it comes to maintenance. There are also NO videos about this stove on UA-cam as per date.
Glad to hear! Thank you for the comment
Thanks so much for this video, I don't think Pelpro makes one this complete. I was trying to figure out what that was behind the panel, the air intake! I thought I was suppose to have 3 baffles or something....Great video!!
Thanks for watching. I did get an outside air kit to install with it, but I did not install it. It’s recommended for RV or so.
@@DIY_Garden I opened the side of mine under the thermostat knob and looked on the bottom of unit inside however and did not find a thermostat that you have on your unit however. I just purchased my Pelpro 130
@@ellenmigliore4352 not sure. It’s basically a cable and you have to keep the top of it outside the metal side.
@@DIY_Garden I'll continue to loo, let you know if I find it!
@@ellenmigliore4352 maybe you have a different model with a different type of thermostat?
What pellets has everyone found to be the best? The kind available from our local tsc where we purchased the pp130 definitely leave some room for improvement! Thanks
Anything ash ~0.25 or
@@DIY_Garden Awesome 👌 thanks for the info, much appreciated! And great video btw!
I also found that 100% Douglas fir (from the Pacific coast) burn as clean as 100% hardwood pellets (nice!). Hardwood/softwood "blends" burned dirty in my stove too. I found out that the word "Premium" alone on a bag of pellets doesn't mean clean burning for these stoves. Also, I had to adjust the air trim control to get the best flame from each type of pellet.
very helpful thank you so much sir
Thank you for watching.
I uploaded a video replacing the blower yesterday, check it out.
I clean mine daily. Clean pellet stove is a happy stove. Takes only 15 minutes.
Great video
Thank you
stay warm :) The pellet stove is the best in this weather
I just use welding gloves. Take the hot pot in the woods.... use an old vacuum. Suck up all the ash. Immediately dump into woods. Clean glass and move on
thank you,,,,
Maybe a video on restarting the fool thing after cleaning. Just saying.
Frustrating right! Maybe I will but here’s what I do (Happens when I forget to put pellets in it).
-Clean well. Especially the air intake/ vent.
-Put some pellets in the hopper but not much and move them with the metal cleaning tool. (Vaccum the dust before you put the pellets in case you think the dust in not letting the pellets get to the firepot).
- TURN ON TO THE MAX, OFF and then MIDDLE or so (5 in my case).
It should turn on.
When it does not work, I unplug and leave it for few minutes, then plug it and do the “max-off-middle”.
Make sure not to unplug it when it’s on. It should be off for sometime and no noise or fan on.
(Also sometimes the pipe on the outside might need cleaning).
Thx great video. Didn't realize there was that ledge on the inside top where ash can collect. Must of had 2" of ash on that ledge
guess I need a Breckwell again........pelpro a Ford company by chance?
I don’t think so. But reliable. I’ve had it for 4-5 seasons and no issues.
I use a paint brush bout 3 inches wide to clean inside letting ash fall to bottom.then vacume up.dont use a regular vacume ash is so small it will mess up your vacume.
Exactly that’s what I do sometimes. Some brushes fit into the power smith vacuum and are great. Unfortunately i have the snowjoe, can’t find a brush that fits in.
Were did you get the brush ?
Comes with the powersmith vacuum. Great vacuum by the way and you can purchase a separate brush set for it that I highly recommend.
A box of rubber latex gloves works too. That sut is a pain to get off
sut
*soot i think its spelt?@@hoss-lk4bg
Those pieces are a huge pita to take in and out,!!
Seems to be easy but you still have to buy pellets
True, still cheaper than other sources of heating and better for the environment.
You should consider Storing pellets & maintenance if you want to switch to a pellet stove.
If the stove is burmimg properly you won't have any carbon buildup.
Looks very messy. I like my non electric stove. Its not that messy
Has anyone tried burning corn
Add butter :)
Yea in our vehicles and it’s terrible
I had a corn stove. I would not recommend. It makes a huge mess. Because of the sugar and slight moisture content even of feed corn your burn pot will be like glue. Corn burns a lot slower and I don't think the pelpro has a setting that slow to feed it.