Hi all,
First time posting here. I bought a home that came with a 1975 VC Defiant stove. I have not used it, and would like to occasionally burn wood this winter. I am in the middle of inspecting/cleaning it, and I have some concerns on the fireback. Based on my research, it looks like I have a 2 piece, and it is cracked/warped. I believe it has been used in this condition for the last few years. Photos attached. (I am going to deep clean it)
My quesiton is: Is it dangerous to operate the stove with the fireback cracked? This will not be my main heat source, but a backup for supplemental heat during the coldest days in PA. Is it worth trying to repair/patch with cement?
Thanks for any input. Cheers.
First time posting here. I bought a home that came with a 1975 VC Defiant stove. I have not used it, and would like to occasionally burn wood this winter. I am in the middle of inspecting/cleaning it, and I have some concerns on the fireback. Based on my research, it looks like I have a 2 piece, and it is cracked/warped. I believe it has been used in this condition for the last few years. Photos attached. (I am going to deep clean it)
My quesiton is: Is it dangerous to operate the stove with the fireback cracked? This will not be my main heat source, but a backup for supplemental heat during the coldest days in PA. Is it worth trying to repair/patch with cement?
Thanks for any input. Cheers.