Ceramic Vs Steel Catalytic Combustor

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Ceramic vs steel catalytic combustor.

Steel catalytic combustor vs ceramic. For many of the stove models below you have a choice between ceramic or steel catalytic combustors. A more durable honeycomb. It seemed to be degrading faster than the ceramic ones i had used in the past.

1602515 dutchwest vt castings replacement refractory assembly 3 8 out of 5 stars 9. Get the full warmth and value out of your woodstove with an american made replacement combustor from condar. In our wood stove accessories selection we also carry a variety of catalytic combustors. Available in round rectangular canned uncanned.

Jul 10 2008 10 wny. Because the steel cell walls can be thinner than ceramic walls your performance is better. The hearth room wood stoves and fireplaces. Genuine steelcat steel catalytic combustor from condar the option to upgrade your ceramic cc 001 combustor to steelcat is now available.

Advanced technology offers you. Find combustors for virtually every catalytic wood burning heating stove in existence even if your stove manufacturer has long been out of business. Click here to learn about condar s catalyst warranty. Steelcat combustors have longer burn time more heat.

Why are the steelcat cells smaller than the ceramic honeycomb cells. Start date nov 24 2008. Replacing the catalytic combustor in your wood stove will ensure that the stove is operating properly burning more efficiently and emitting minimal amounts of pollutants to protect air quality. Our combustors already meet epa guidelines going into effect in 2020 to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from your wood burning stove.

I had a steel combustor on my old dutchwest and wasn t happy with it. Only 3 left in stock order soon. Can t crack or crumble even at highest operating temperatures. 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.

Ceramic honeycomb catalytic combustors converts smoke into water vapor carbon dioxide and heat. Yes the steel catalyst lights off earlier you can engage your draft bypass at 400 f 204 c which is 100 f 38 c sooner than a ceramic catalyst can be engaged. 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. Less build up of wood ash within the honeycomb cells.