Need a grate for a stove?

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creeg2

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Oct 27, 2014
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Columbus, oh
Hi everyone,

I just bought a house that has a Morso 1125 stove in it. I'm getting the chimney brought up to code but I've noticed there is no grate in the stove. I'm used to using fireplaces that support the logs above the ashes with a grate. Do I need to get a grate for this stove? I'm really excited to start using the stove. This forum has been great to learn how to use it. I think I'll need to get a thermometer too. Thanks for the help!
 
Welcome creeg.
Should be some firebricks lining the bottom and sides of the stove but a grate is not necessary.
 
No grate, please. Todays stoves are different than yesteryear stoves and fireplaces. A grate is not needed or wanted for most.
 
Thermometer: good.

Grate: bad.
 
Jags said:
Todays stoves are different than yesteryear stoves and fireplaces
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Even the 40 year old smokedragon we just sent away had cast right into the doors "do not elevate fire, build fire directly on stove bottom".

Definitely no grate needed, even for older stoves. Just build a nice teepee of small splits and let it rock and roll.
 
The 1125 has no grate but should have a "picket fence" log retainer in front. With good dry wood the stove can pump out the heat, but it will eat the wood up fairly quickly.
 
My 1980's large Timberline double metal door freestanding wood stove had a grate next to it when I moved in. I never used one before. My wife built a fire with the grate and it seems harder to keep it burning without smoldering out. Advice? Doesn't seem necessary, but if its helpful and I just need to learn how to burn with it, maybe its a good idea. Thanks (I'm new, first post).
 
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