Morso stove riddle plate removal

[Smudge201]

Please help

i need to replace the circular riddle grate in my morso stove, does anyone know how to remove the riddle plate arm that runs through it so I can get the old one out? 

Seems like it should be a simple removal but I can’t work it out

 

thanks 

[rusty69]

You have to rotate the riddle grate towards vertical and the handle, which has a double bend in its end will come out of the hole in the grate (requires a bit  of jiggling) 

If you want your riddle grate to last longer, don't use the handle, use a poker instead. 

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[BWM]

1 hour ago, rusty69 said:

You have to rotate the riddle grate towards vertical and the handle, which has a double bend in its end will come out of the hole in the grate (requires a bit  of jiggling) 

If you want your riddle grate to last longer, don't use the handle, use a poker instead. 

Agreed, I think a little ash left behind forms a protective layer, I only operate the riddle once in the morning. 

If you think it's difficult to disconnect it, refitting will drive you nuts! Perhaps take a picture just before you separate the griddle from it's rod.

[MtB]

I replaced the griddle on mine once. It is definitely possible but takes a great deal of thinking about. 

Its about as challenging as reversing the boat for 100 yards in one go. 

[rusty69]

16 minutes ago, BWM said:

Agreed, I think a little ash left behind forms a protective layer, I only operate the riddle once in the morning.

Also worthwhile is flattening the mound of ash below the grate every now and then with said poker. I used to get through grates every few years, but now, never wiggle the grriddle, and they last forever.

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[Smudge201]

Thanks for the tips

i actually never used the riddle but a poker as suggested. The riddle actually doesn’t work so I don’t have any way of rotating it. I’m not totally convinced it will even come out of the square grate without much persuasion 

 

 

[rusty69]

16 minutes ago, Smudge201 said:

Thanks for the tips

i actually never used the riddle but a poker as suggested. The riddle actually doesn’t work so I don’t have any way of rotating it. I’m not totally convinced it will even come out of the square grate without much persuasion 

 

 

Try removing the ashpan and pushing up from below, when its cold, being careful not to dislodge the square grate holder.

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[tree monkey]

Removal is relatively simple, just the normal bloke approach of rattling,  hitting and cursing and soon the thing will come out with associated smug feelings of a job well done.

Hold on to the smug feeling because refitting is as mike described

[mrsmelly]

Changed mine this week, its easy just lift at the left edge near vertical then jiggle the riddler conection out and replace similar method. The last one has lasted four winters. As others say just empty the ash container often as if its full it burns an oil int grate. Oh and I use my riddler four or five times a day plus a poker there is no reason not to use it people who reckon not to use it are on drugs 

[rusty69]

7 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:

Oh and I use my riddler four or five times a day plus a poker there is no reason not to use it people who reckon not to use it are on drugs

Oi, I am not on drugs,and I reckon my last grate was over ten years old, so that's Grrrrrayte.

[mrsmelly]

2 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

Oi, I am not on drugs,and I reckon my last grate was over ten years old, so that's Grrrrrayte.

Its lasted ten years cos u r too tight to burn owt on it  

[rusty69]

2 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:

Its lasted ten years cos u r too tight to burn owt on it  

Well, I did light it last week when it got down to -10. Grandad told me I could save money if I put a candle in it instead of coal, but I fink it was a wind-up.

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[tree monkey]

5 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

Well, I did light it last week when it got down to -10. Grandad told me I could save money if I put a candle in it instead of coal, but I fink it was a wind-up.

You needed a clay pot over that candle, toasty then

[rusty69]

2 minutes ago, tree monkey said:

You needed a clay pot over that candle, toasty then

I tried that, but couldn't light the candle with the pot on top.

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[Dr Bob]

7 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

I replaced the griddle on mine once. It is definitely possible but takes a great deal of thinking about. 

Its about as challenging as reversing the boat for 100 yards in one go. 

You cant change the griddle if there is a strong crosswind then?

[rusty69]

3 minutes ago, Dr Bob said:

You cant change the griddle if there is a strong crosswind then?

You should never widdle into the wind Neddie

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[Iain_S]

1 hour ago, rusty69 said:

Well, I did light it last week when it got down to -10. Grandad told me I could save money if I put a candle in it instead of coal, but I fink it was a wind-up.

Should have put an Ecofan on top ...

[rusty69]

3 minutes ago, Iain_S said:

Should have put an Ecofan on top ...

Is that the bit I was sposed to wind-up?

Hang on a minute, lads – I've got a great idea

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69

[Dr Bob]

5 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

Is that the bit I was sposed to wind-up?

Hang on a minute, lads – I've got a great idea

......an ecofan with a rubber duck band?

[rusty69]

7 minutes ago, Dr Bob said:

......an ecofan with a rubber duck band?

Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath

[tree monkey]

9 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath

Actually now you mention it, where are his feet?

[rusty69]

5 minutes ago, tree monkey said:

Actually now you mention it, where are his feet?

If you look closely, you can see them on a dark Knight.

[Bewildered]

4 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

If you look closely, you can see them on a dark Knight.

Are you suggesting that Batman is Duck Footed?

[tree monkey]

7 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

If you look closely, you can see them on a dark Knight.

Hidden in the shrubbery maybe?

 

Oh hang on, wrong knight 

[rusty69]

12 minutes ago, Bewildered said:

Are you suggesting that Batman is Duck Footed?

You are without a clue

9 minutes ago, tree monkey said:

Hidden in the shrubbery maybe?

 

Hidden in Palin sight Alfie

Edited January 9, 2018 by rusty69