{"product_id":"sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller","title":"SAM Wood Stove \u0026 Boiler Optimization Controller","description":"\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--lead\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptimization controller for wood stove, pellet stove, and outdoor wood boiler installations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt-on controller that converts a manual-damper \/ thermostat-only setup into closed-loop combustion control. Continuously reads the system state and adjusts damper, blower, or feed-rate to hold the target output without the chimney-loss \/ creosote \/ overheating tradeoffs of running open-loop. Pre-configured kit — no ladder programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this controller vs. the conventional setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated closed-loop adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — damper \/ blower \/ feed-rate control based on temperature feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-point temperature sensing\u003c\/strong\u003e — combustion-zone, outlet, and ambient sensors keep the controller in the loop on actual stove state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — for hydronic boiler installs (closed water loop).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety interlocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — over-temperature, runaway combustion, and pressure-excursion protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — freestanding indoor wood stoves, pellet stoves, and outdoor wood boilers feeding hydronic systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-configured kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast setup, no ladder logic, no control-theory expertise required to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-specs-prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e wood stove, pellet stove, outdoor wood boiler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e closed-loop damper \/ blower \/ feed-rate based on temperature feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e multi-point temperature; pressure (boiler installs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e over-temperature, runaway combustion, pressure-excursion interlocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor\/outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e both supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-configured kit, fast setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and assembled in Pittsboro, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e full specifications (sensor count, output channels, supported stove brands, hydronic loop interface, electrical input) available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my specific stove or boiler brand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe controller is brand-agnostic for the underlying control variables (damper actuator, blower, feed motor, temperature\/pressure sensors). For brand-specific compatibility — especially pellet-system auger \/ ash-removal integration — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with your stove\/boiler model and we'll confirm fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with hydronic outdoor wood boilers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. Pressure monitoring on the closed water loop is built in. Confirm pump-control \/ zone-valve interface with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill it reduce my fuel use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eClosed-loop combustion control consistently outperforms manual-damper operation on every fuel-loss vector: chimney loss, incomplete combustion, and overheating in mild weather. We don't publish a numeric percentage without source-doc verification — the magnitude depends heavily on your stove, fuel, and operator habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this a consumer product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo — this is OEM\/installer-grade. Installation requires hands-on wiring, sensor placement, and damper\/blower actuator setup. Serious off-grid \/ wood-heat homeowners with technical skill do install it directly; otherwise plan for an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-compliance\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. Components are sourced from global suppliers; final assembly, firmware, and QC happen in the NC workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e residential and light-commercial wood \/ pellet combustion only — not for gas, electric, or industrial boilers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e ticket-based support direct from the people who built the hardware — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e for the current scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--docs\" id=\"section-docs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technical datasheet, installation guide, and warranty terms are available on request. Ticket-based support direct from the manufacturer in NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-buttons-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\"\u003eRequest datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller\u0026amp;type=quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SAM Controllers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44193810940101,"sku":"SAM-WSBC","price":1485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/4106\/1317\/files\/controller1.jpg?v=1730565363","url":"https:\/\/samcontrollers.com\/products\/sam-wood-stove-boiler-optimization-controller","provider":"SAM Controllers Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}