PE Summit. Hard turning door latch

[U&A]

Pacific Energy Summit. Newly installed mid summer of 2018.

From day one, even before burning, the door latch is a little rough/tight. I assume it has brass parts that turn on each other so i would think it should not be rough.

Its a metal on metal roughness.

Iv been putting a drop of food grade oil on the latching surface (so it dosnt smell) and it helps for a few days. Then i tried an oil inside the rotating latch on the door. It REALLY helps for about a week. But it goes right back to being rough and not smooth feeling.

Thoughts?


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[Trapper_Pete]

graphite

if oil helps but it cooks off , perhaps graphite would stay better and not cook off.

 

[U&A]

Great idea sir. Is graphite safe on brass?

I assume so


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[U&A]

Actually now that i think of it it is in anti seizing lube for reloading so it is safe for brass.


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[Trapper_Pete]

graphite is safe for all sorts of things they sell it at Ace as key lube for locks

although I like silicone for locks

 

[U&A]

Well silicone spray does NOT work. I used CRC brand that was supposed to be able to handle 400 degrees. It burns iff as soon as it touches the door latch[emoji23]

Ill keep using oil for now until i find graphite


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[MountainHigh]

Is your Summit an insert?

I have the freestanding Summit and it has a knife edge/saddle type hinge that includes a small roller washer. Never had to use oil on it.
http://www.pacificenergy.net/products/wood/summit/summit/

If your stove is like mine, you might try bending the saddle latch a little, to loosen up the closing - the manual states this is the procedure to get the closing perfect. If you're uncertain about the door closing fully after loosening, use a dollar bill test. Place dollar bill in various locations where the gasket seals (when the fire is cold -lol). Close door and if the bill can be pulled out too easily then tap the hinge back a bit tighter. I've found mine to only need a gentle closing latch tension and it shuts and seals properly and easily.


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