question re burning

[co370]

i just installed a used earth stove 1003c. i am anxious to start burning.. there is no firebrick inside.. i just ordered the replacement brick that goes inside... what would happen if i started a fire before the brick was installed.?

 

[Nonprophet]

i just installed a used earth stove 1003c. i am anxious to start burning.. there is no firebrick inside.. i just ordered the replacement brick that goes inside... what would happen if i started a fire before the brick was installed.?

Without the firebrick you run the risk of cracking the steel panels if they get too hot--at which point you could ruin the stove if the damage was extensive. Personally, I'd wait on the firebrick.......


NP

 

[co370]

sounds good.. thanks for the help.

 

[Duetech]

even if you don't crack the plates you could warp them so that the firebrick will not fit properly or will break everytime you accidentally chuck a piece of wood a little too hard and hit one. Bottom line is a short lived stove and one that is potentially unsafe.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Not sure why you had to order those bricks. Hardware stores should carry them. Yes, I too would wait.

 

[Ratman]

Another reason why cast iron is better.