Ceramic Vs Steel Catalytic Combustor

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Ceramic vs steel catalytic combustor.

After about 1 5 years you could see the honeycomb breaking apart in the center and the steel was very brittle to the point it would break if you were trying to brush it off. Get the full warmth and value out of your woodstove with an american made replacement combustor from condar. A more durable honeycomb. Available in round rectangular canned uncanned.

It seemed to be degrading faster than the ceramic ones i had used in the past. Can t crack or crumble even at highest operating temperatures. Less build up of wood ash within the honeycomb cells. In our wood stove accessories selection we also carry a variety of catalytic combustors.

I had a steel combustor on my old dutchwest and wasn t happy with it. Saves you money use less wood to generate the same heat save up to 1 3 of the cost of a cord of wood and burn up to 8 hours longer than a non catalytic stove. Status not open for further replies. Because the steel cell walls can be thinner than ceramic walls your performance is better.

Ceramic honeycomb catalytic combustors converts smoke into water vapor carbon dioxide and heat. Steel catalytic combustor vs ceramic. The ceramic brick of our catalysts can vary in color but rest assured our quality is guaranteed. Nov 24 2008 1 i m on the hunt for a new cat for my stove i m aware of the ceramic ones but has.

Jul 10 2008 10 wny. For many of the stove models below you have a choice between ceramic or steel catalytic combustors. The hearth room wood stoves and fireplaces. 1602515 dutchwest vt castings replacement refractory assembly 3 8 out of 5 stars 9.

Start date nov 24 2008. Condar ceramic catalytic combustor for blaze king and englander wood stoves cc 005 4 9 out of 5 stars 10. Advanced technology offers you. Our combustors already meet epa guidelines going into effect in 2020 to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from your wood burning stove.

Why are the steelcat cells smaller than the ceramic honeycomb cells. Only 3 left in stock order soon. Steelcat combustors have longer burn time more heat. Find combustors for virtually every catalytic wood burning heating stove in existence even if your stove manufacturer has long been out of business.