Added firebrick today

[Isaac Carlson]

I afternoon welding in clips for more firebrick. I now have 10 more firebricks than the stove came with. 3 sides are lined as high as I could effectively get with what I had on hand.

My next project is adding secondary air tubes. I might have to wait until spring for that one since I will be doing a lot more cutting and welding than I did today.

 

[Mech e]

What is the thought process behind adding the bricks?

 

[Isaac Carlson]

What is the thought process behind adding the bricks?

They help insulate the firebox to keep the fire hotter with less air, pretty much.

 

[bholler]

They help insulate the firebox to keep the fire hotter with less air, pretty much.

What stove is this on?

 

[Mech e]

They help insulate the firebox to keep the fire hotter with less air, pretty much.

If you think about it, why would you want to add insulation to your stove? It will further restrict the heat from the fire from getting into the room.

Additionally, if the stove is UL listed, your modification will void the listing. If you had a house fire and it was determined the stove was the source, your insurance company may deny the claim.

 

[Isaac Carlson]

The stove is a kitchen queen 480.

Insulating the firebox keeps the fire hotter. The flue gasses still have to pass the oven, cook top, and chimney pipe, which is about 10 ft of metal. The flue gasses have plenty of surface area to radiate heat after they leave the firebox.

As far as voiding the ul listing, I am not worried about that at all.