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    Weso Renaissance Cracked Firebox

    Hi. I'm currently buying a house that has a Weso Renaissance stove in it. When I opened it up I noticed a crack in the back panel (See photo). It doesn't appear to go through to the exterior, however the rear of the stove is difficult to see. I am new to wood stoves and am curious if this crack...
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    Throwing sparks: 2010 Hampton Hi300

    Fellow Burners, Help. After loading stove this morning, noticed one and then two more a parks shooting out from vent above door. I shut her down immediately for safety concerns and called dealers. 1. Coals were still red from overnight. 2. Shut off blower, opened door, stirred coals, put in...
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    Crack in Firex 600

    Hello All, I'm a first time forum poster and this is our first pellet stove. We recently purchased a Ravelli RV80 pellet stove (love it) . It was professionally installed, set-up and tuned by a certified dealer. After burning approximately 25 bags of Okanagan Douglas Fur pellets I noticed a...
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    Mini Caddy Firebox has 2" crack- repair?

    Hi, Back in 2009 with the help of many on this site I purchased a Mini Caddy. We've been happy with the furnace but this past season we developed an issue with the firebox near the door. A 2" inch crack has started from top left corner of the door extending outward to the left. Its out of the...