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Got it running. Also took apart two auger motors. The plastic gear off the main motor drive is stripped on both. Pretty weak design on the motor mfg. Anyone find one that's got an improved gearbox?
Let’s say “electrical hazard” then. Bare wires in a metal tube that goes under the hopper. What’s funny about having fire where there’s not supposed to be fire?
The saga continues. Replaced the sensor and found that the shielded igniter wire has shielding that was basically DUST. As well as the individual wires. Serious fire hazard!
Ok, researching alternatives. The Lone Star is impressive and has a ton of features I’m looking for - revised drop/auger design, pellet dump, heavy duty, and more. Only issue they’re not available, Im like 295 on the waiting list.
JJ, many thanks for pointing out those models. When you refer...
Been a good run. Broke the temp sensor wires while trying to free up the yet again stuck auger.
What a horrible design. Why won’t anybody make a vertical drop like my pellet stove. And then the fragile design makes unclogging a recipe for disaster.
What’s the solution? Any pellet grills...
Been a GMG user for a number of years - have had many issues off and on with the auger jamming up. Most units have the same design - hopper with a horizontal auger that moves pellets.
What are the other delivery designs that DON'T rely on this technique? I've had two pellet stoves that use...
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