- Sep 29, 2012
- 12
Hey everyone,
I have a Vermont Castings Encore 2190 (catalyst stove) that I bought used.
The catalyst that was in the stove (under the previous owner's "care"), had bulged to the point that it blew out the sides of the refractory box. I did some patching last year and made it through the season with no troubles, but this year I am putting in a new catalyst.
I want to build a new refractory, but I am torn regarding materials. Because I am in the steel fabrication business, I would prefer to make a new refractory box from steel plate, but does the refractory material have insulating properties that are needed for the rest of the stove and/or catalyst? I would think that if I used 1/2" plate for a refractory, it would fairly evenly distribute heat generated by the catalyst rather than causing hot spots.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Phillip
I have a Vermont Castings Encore 2190 (catalyst stove) that I bought used.
The catalyst that was in the stove (under the previous owner's "care"), had bulged to the point that it blew out the sides of the refractory box. I did some patching last year and made it through the season with no troubles, but this year I am putting in a new catalyst.
I want to build a new refractory, but I am torn regarding materials. Because I am in the steel fabrication business, I would prefer to make a new refractory box from steel plate, but does the refractory material have insulating properties that are needed for the rest of the stove and/or catalyst? I would think that if I used 1/2" plate for a refractory, it would fairly evenly distribute heat generated by the catalyst rather than causing hot spots.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Phillip