Alaska Kodiak Pedestal Fireplace

[BigJohnSudz]

Hi Folks, new to the forum and wood burning. Bought a house with an old Alaska Kodiak Pedestal Fireplace (I believe that’s what the manual said, old owner left it for me). Inside the stove I noticed a crust all around it and not sure if that is 40+ years of hardened ash gunk or supposed to be there. Anyone have any ideas? I don’t want to try to scrape it off unless I have some idea. Thanks for any tips!

 

[john26]

I think you are talking about the off white colored fire bricks? They look like they could be replaced.

 

[BigJohnSudz]

I think you are talking about the off white colored fire bricks? They look like they could be replaced.

Ahh, OK, thanks. Reached out to Alaska to see what kind of bricks I should replace them with, appreciate the feedback.

 

[john26]

I believe those are standard 4.5x9 by 1.25 thick Menards and tractor supply carry the pumice type

 

[BigJohnSudz]

I believe those are standard 4.5x9 by 1.25 thick Menards and tractor supply carry the pumice type

Thank you will check them out.

 

[bholler]

Thank you will check them out.

You want standard not pumice brick

 

[BigJohnSudz]

You want standard not pumice brick

Ok, what’s the difference?

 

[bholler]

Ok, what’s the difference?

Pumice are lighter and have more insulation value

 

[D8Chumley]

Welcome to the forum, Coach!