Ceramic Honeycomb (CC-001) Catalytic Combustor (6" Diameter By 2" Wide wrapped in a stainless steel "can") for Consolidated Dutchwest Wood Stoves (Models 224, 2460, 2461, 2462, Large 264, Extra Large 288, Andirondack, Federal / Airtight, Rocky Mountain, Seneca, 1990+ Sequoia, X-large). Before ordering consider the Steelcat TM (CS-001) upgrade - A worthwhile extra expenditure for better performance. Made in the USA by Condar, "The Combustor Experts".

by Condar

Product Features

• Made in the USA by Condar, the "Combustor Experts."
• Condar catalytic combustors are made of high-quality materials; approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Dipped in a wash that contains platinum and palladium; elements engineered to maximize the catalytic reaction.
• 5-year pro-rated warranty (Claims are handled quickly by Condar's tech service department 8am-5pm Eastern Time.)
• Steel upgrade available (Condar product code CS-001) - a worthwhile extra expenditure for better performance.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001810GG8
• Item model number: CC-001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,821 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

For Consolidated Dutchwest Wood Stoves (Models 224, 2460, 2461, 2462, Large 264, Extra Large 288, Andirondack, Federal / Airtight, Rocky Mountain, Seneca, 1990+ Sequoia, X-large. All these stoves use "canned" combustors, that is, they are banded first in expanding CatGard gasket and then in stainless steel. Canned combustors generally do not need additional gasket but this 6-inch round comes wrapped with extra gasket outside the can at no extra charge. This catalytic combustor is a ceramic honeycomb coated with platinum or palladium, elements engineered to maximize the catalytic reaction. Strategically placed in the smoke path inside a wood stove, the catalytic combustor literally causes smoke to burn as fuel, creating more heat from less wood. That means a wood stove can be burned slowly, transforming most energy stored in a log to the room as heat, instead of to the outside air as pollution. Condar recommends replacing your stove's catalytic probe thermometer each time the combustor is replaced. Condar catalytic probe thermometers are available from Amazon. If a catalytic probe thermometer is not compatible with your stove Condar recommends a stove top thermometer, also available from Amazon. Measures 6" diameter b 2" wide wrapped in a stainless steel "can."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Condar Catalytic Combustor, January 1, 2011

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John Deere Fan "Jim" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ceramic Honeycomb (CC-001) Catalytic Combustor (6" Diameter By 2" Wide wrapped in a stainless steel "can") for Consolidated Dutchwest Wood Stoves (Models 224, 2460, 2461, 2462, Large 264, Extra Large 288, Andirondack, Federal / Airtight, Rocky Mountain, Seneca, 1990+ Sequoia, X-large). Before ordering consider the Steelcat TM (CS-001) upgrade - A worthwhile extra expenditure for better performance. Made in the USA by Condar, "The Combustor Experts".

This combustor works fine except I can never get the advertised 5 year life expectancy out of it. I burn only untreated wood and am very careful not to get any metals in the firebox. I've never had the substrate crumble, but after 2 - 3 years the temperature starts to fall off and then I know its time to get a new one and they aren't cheap!

I can achieve a combustor temperature of 1200 deg. and some times a little higher as long as the fire is still able to produce smoke which is what the catalyst feeds on. My stove throws out a lot of heat when everything is working as it should and the wood is well seasoned. A properly working combustor will keep the creosote build up in the chimney to a minimum as long as the combustor temperature is 500 deg. or higher. An airtight stove is designed to work with an oxygen starved, smoldering, smoky fire for it to work properly so a properly functioning combustor is absolutely essential. This not only makes firewood last much longer (sometimes up to 8 hours between loads), but also will produce much more heat and cut down on emissions and creosote build up. If you are thinking about running your airtight stove without a combustor, DON'T DO IT!!! I can't stress this enough. If I can get 3 years out of a $120.00 combustor I think it's a cheap way to heat considering the wood fuel I'm using is essentially free.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best price I have found on line., January 7, 2011

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sweetwater - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ceramic Honeycomb (CC-001) Catalytic Combustor (6" Diameter By 2" Wide wrapped in a stainless steel "can") for Consolidated Dutchwest Wood Stoves (Models 224, 2460, 2461, 2462, Large 264, Extra Large 288, Andirondack, Federal / Airtight, Rocky Mountain, Seneca, 1990+ Sequoia, X-large). Before ordering consider the Steelcat TM (CS-001) upgrade - A worthwhile extra expenditure for better performance. Made in the USA by Condar, "The Combustor Experts".

I replace the catalytic combustor yearly as we burn 24-7 when winter approaches. It is a very durable product and we haven't had problems with the puffing you can get with cheaper made combustors. It heats up nicely to burn the smoke more efficiently. I really like this product!