Can't see the wood burning

[madrone]

My firebricks cracked and had to be replaced after 2 years and my dealer said I must be burning my stove too hot so I tried to not burn it as hot but my glass seems to get black. I guess I need to find a middle temp if that is possiblTC

Those firebricks better not crack from heat. Unless they were wet. Blunt force trauma is a more likely cause.

 

[T@LFarms]

My firebricks cracked and had to be replaced after 2 years and my dealer said I must be burning my stove too hot so I tried to not burn it as hot but my glass seems to get black. I guess I need to find a middle temp if that is possiblTC

Those firebricks better not crack from heat. Unless they were wet. Blunt force trauma is a more likely cause.

I could see how the upper brick could have cracked from wood hitting it but the shoe brick is protected and can't be hit and that was in four pieces when I lifted it.

TC

 

[branchburner]

I believe it is possible, though difficult, to hit the shoe brick on occasion. It's recessed but not fully protected.

You would think the composite material these pieces are made from might be sturdier than, or as sturdy as, normal firebrick. I don't think so. I guess mine broke by some combination of heat and trauma, but not excessive - two years is a bit short on lifespan.