The most effective way of operating a catalytic appliance is by utilizing temperature monitors. Ideally, two sensing positions will give all the information needed to tell when to engage the combustor, how well the combustor is operating, when it's time to refuel and when the combustor is no longer operational.

The upstream temperature gauge will monitor combustor inlet conditions. The second temperature gauge should contact the ceramic or be within 1/4 of an inch from the outlet face and will monitor the catalytic combustion process. (It may be impractical or impossible to mount a temperature sensor at this location in many stoves.) If only one temperature sensor is used, it should be the one that contacts the ceramic or is located within 1/4 of the combustor outlet face. Thermocouples and thermometers of various designs are available for this purpose.

Problems encountered with the operation of catalytic combustor equipped wood stoves are usually the same as those experienced in the operation of traditional wood stoves.

Sϋd-Chemie's experience has shown that adoption of good operating practices will eliminate most of these problems. In addition, it should be noted that problems with catalytic combustors are rare - less than 1 percent of combustors are returned for any reason. Nonetheless, manufacturers and retailers should make themselves aware of the nature, cause and solution to possible problems so as to serve their customers better.

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