ENO 2 Burner Stove

Debra Lee · 25-02-2009, 02:58

Wondering if anyone has had experience with ENO 2 burner stove - approximately 9 years old. small burner knob when released extinguishes gas flame. Just new to us the ENO brand.
Welcome any feedback
Thank you DebraLee

GordMay · 25-02-2009, 04:13

Greetings, and welcome aboard DebraLee.

It appears that you may need a safety valve (#3) or a thermocouple (#19).

ENO 2-Burner Gas Stovetop:
http://www.eno.fr/index.php?id_site=10&id_page=1571
and
http://service.eno-marine.fr/mod_fla...hp?id=MzExNw==

In North America, goto Force 10 for parts.
See also:
ENO Stove Parts in US or North America

Jim Cate · 25-02-2009, 08:06

FWIW,

We had an Eno 2-burner on Insatiable I,and it was 30 years old when we sold the boat... still working! We replaced the burners at about 25 years...

At one point, though, we had a similar problem to yours: all of a sudden the flame was shut off by the safety thermocouples no matter what. So, we replaced them. Same problem. Grump! Then noticed that the sheet metal had been distorted a bit when one of us had grabbed the pot-rail when the boat lurched, and the whole problem was due to the thermocouple being moved very slightly away from the flame. Bent it back, and no more problem. So,you might have a look to see if the thermo's are actually in the flames.

Cheers,

Jim and Ann s/v Insatiable II

scotte · 25-02-2009, 08:06

We have an Eno stove. It's a 3 burner but otherwise probably similar. On ours, we do have to hold the smaller burners in light position longer for the thermocouple to heat up.

It also really helps to clean out the burners - if you haven't done this before, they just unscrew right off the top of the stove. The burner holes tend to get plugged with carbon, and if the openings aren't open and smooth it messes up the air+gas flow (and if the flame isn't steady on the thermocouple, then it takes a long time to heat up). About every 6 months or so I unscrew all of ours and clean the carbon out with a brush and soapy water, poking out the holes with a toothpick or whatever. And clean the base on the stove side too...

Oh, also, if you don't unscrew the burners every so often (cleaning every 6 months seems often enough) they will eventually rust on the studs, making removal rather difficult.

hellosailor · 25-02-2009, 16:07

Elsewhere is a post about an Eno stove that has had the glass in the door "explode" three times now, apparently the thermal expansion and the mount are not playing nicely together.

The Eno brand is also new to me--but not sounding attractive.

scotte · 25-02-2009, 20:55

It's French...

Jim Cate · 25-02-2009, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellosailor

Elsewhere is a post about an Eno stove that has had the glass in the door "explode" three times now, apparently the thermal expansion and the mount are not playing nicely together.

The Eno brand is also new to me--but not sounding attractive.

Again, FWIW:

Our Eno's glass door was still intact after 30 years useage, and I have heard the same apocriphal (sp?)
glass explosion story about Force-ten stoves.

Cheers,

Jim and Ann s/v Insatiable II

hellosailor · 25-02-2009, 22:14

I suppose everything alleged on the internet can be said to be apocryphal, especially since it is so hard to tell what stuff is posted by dogs. But in this case, at least it was one alleged sailor, claiming it was THEIR oven door, gone boom for thr third time. Not just "a friend of a friend heard that their cousin said someone he met..." had one blow.

Snopes seems to be offline right now, but Google returns plenty of hits suggesting that exploding oven doors are actually quite common. Go figure. And the TSA hasn't even banned them yet.(G)

kalitsah · 26-02-2009, 22:44

Debra Lee,

This problem is most likely the thermocouple (safety valve).

Before replacing the thermocouple try removing the plastic knob then try to light the burner by pushing in and turning the valve stem. If it lights and stays lit then the problem is the knob contacting the face plate and not fully engaging the thermocouple.
To fix this jam some paper or other in the knob. This will hold it out a few mm's and allow the thermo to engage properly.

If it doesn't work with the knob off then you will probably have to replace the thermocouple. Force 10 are the ENO agents in N.A.
sales@force10.com or
1-800-663-8515
Tel: (604) 536-0379

25-02-2009, 04:13	#2
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	Greetings, and welcome aboard DebraLee. It appears that you may need a safety valve (#3) or a thermocouple (#19). ENO 2-Burner Gas Stovetop: http://www.eno.fr/index.php?id_site=10&id_page=1571 and http://service.eno-marine.fr/mod_fla...hp?id=MzExNw== In North America, goto Force 10 for parts. See also: ENO Stove Parts in US or North America __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

26-02-2009, 22:44	#9
kalitsah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane Boat: Swanson 36 Posts: 3	ENO two burner Debra Lee, This problem is most likely the thermocouple (safety valve). Before replacing the thermocouple try removing the plastic knob then try to light the burner by pushing in and turning the valve stem. If it lights and stays lit then the problem is the knob contacting the face plate and not fully engaging the thermocouple. To fix this jam some paper or other in the knob. This will hold it out a few mm's and allow the thermo to engage properly. If it doesn't work with the knob off then you will probably have to replace the thermocouple. Force 10 are the ENO agents in N.A. sales@force10.com or 1-800-663-8515 Tel: (604) 536-0379

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25-02-2009, 02:58	#1
Debra Lee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	ENO 2 Burner Stove Wondering if anyone has had experience with ENO 2 burner stove - approximately 9 years old. small burner knob when released extinguishes gas flame. Just new to us the ENO brand. Welcome any feedback Thank you DebraLee

25-02-2009, 08:06	#3
Jim Cate Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: cruising SW Pacific Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop Insatiable II Posts: 278	Eno is Enough FWIW, We had an Eno 2-burner on Insatiable I,and it was 30 years old when we sold the boat... still working! We replaced the burners at about 25 years... At one point, though, we had a similar problem to yours: all of a sudden the flame was shut off by the safety thermocouples no matter what. So, we replaced them. Same problem. Grump! Then noticed that the sheet metal had been distorted a bit when one of us had grabbed the pot-rail when the boat lurched, and the whole problem was due to the thermocouple being moved very slightly away from the flame. Bent it back, and no more problem. So,you might have a look to see if the thermo's are actually in the flames. Cheers, Jim and Ann s/v Insatiable II

25-02-2009, 08:06	#4
scotte Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA Boat: Privilege 39 Posts: 506	We have an Eno stove. It's a 3 burner but otherwise probably similar. On ours, we do have to hold the smaller burners in light position longer for the thermocouple to heat up. It also really helps to clean out the burners - if you haven't done this before, they just unscrew right off the top of the stove. The burner holes tend to get plugged with carbon, and if the openings aren't open and smooth it messes up the air+gas flow (and if the flame isn't steady on the thermocouple, then it takes a long time to heat up). About every 6 months or so I unscrew all of ours and clean the carbon out with a brush and soapy water, poking out the holes with a toothpick or whatever. And clean the base on the stove side too... Oh, also, if you don't unscrew the burners every so often (cleaning every 6 months seems often enough) they will eventually rust on the studs, making removal rather difficult.

25-02-2009, 16:07	#5
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,993	Elsewhere is a post about an Eno stove that has had the glass in the door "explode" three times now, apparently the thermal expansion and the mount are not playing nicely together. The Eno brand is also new to me--but not sounding attractive.

25-02-2009, 20:55	#6
scotte Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA Boat: Privilege 39 Posts: 506	It's French...

25-02-2009, 22:14	#8
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,993	I suppose everything alleged on the internet can be said to be apocryphal, especially since it is so hard to tell what stuff is posted by dogs. But in this case, at least it was one alleged sailor, claiming it was THEIR oven door, gone boom for thr third time. Not just "a friend of a friend heard that their cousin said someone he met..." had one blow. Snopes seems to be offline right now, but Google returns plenty of hits suggesting that exploding oven doors are actually quite common. Go figure. And the TSA hasn't even banned them yet.(G)