what is a damper control rod

NL5

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It controls how much air is pushed thru the pellet burner - the more air the hotter and faster the pellets burn.
 

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Originally posted by: NL5
It controls how much air is pushed thru the pellet burner - the more air the hotter and faster the pellets burn.

so would presume pushed all the way in is less air or more air
 

NL5

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Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
Originally posted by: NL5
It controls how much air is pushed thru the pellet burner - the more air the hotter and faster the pellets burn.

so would presume pushed all the way in is less air or more air

Pushed in is most likely less air - you should be able to tell by looking at the flame when you do it.