Purchasing Replacement Firebricks

[drewberry24]

Hello,

I need to replace some of the firebricks in my Regency i3100. Has anyone purchased firebricks from Tractor Supply or from other online stores such as Mountain View Hearth Products? I am wondering if all the firebricks are basically the same with similar performance. My dealer quoted me $100 to replace all of them, but I only need to replace half a dozen.

 

[bholler]

I am wondering if all the firebricks are basically the same with similar performance.

no there are 2 different types of firebrick. Your stove uses pumice brick that have a much higher insulation value than standard brick that most stores carry

 

[melloyello]

You can pick up some fire brick from tractor supply or Ace Hardware but it will be ceramic. For about the same price you can get these though.
http://www.stoveworld.com/Pumice-Firebrick-Splits-6-Pack-p/2rpala999.htm

 

[Dmitry]

I got one of the bricks cracked after first season. Do I need to run and get new one or it's not a big deal? It has crack , but it's in place .Not really noticeable

 

[drewberry24]

no there are 2 different types of firebrick. Your stove uses pumice brick that have a much higher insulation value than standard brick that most stores carry

Thanks for the info. One of the bricks I need to replace is 4 inches wide as opposed to 4 1/2. I assume the pumice bricks can be cut to size like other bricks?

 

[bholler]

I got one of the bricks cracked after first season. Do I need to run and get new one or it's not a big deal? It has crack , but it's in place .Not really noticeable

I would get some to have on hand but i would not switch it out till it isnt staying in place anymore

 

[bholler]

Thanks for the info. One of the bricks I need to replace is 4 inches wide as opposed to 4 1/2. I assume the pumice bricks can be cut to size like other bricks?

They are much easier to cut

 

[drewberry24]

You can pick up some fire brick from tractor supply or Ace Hardware but it will be ceramic. For about the same price you can get these though.
http://www.stoveworld.com/Pumice-Firebrick-Splits-6-Pack-p/2rpala999.htm

Thanks for the link! Looks like a cool site. Have you purchased from them before?