Is Englander 10-CPMs firebrick backer board necessary

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Bfurchak

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Jan 28, 2016
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Nj
I have an englander 10-cpm and the foe brick backer board is cracked and falling off. Do I need this board for heat protection or is it just there for aesthetic purposes?

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Its an insulation for the hopper and back wall of the firebox, use some rutland cement and piece it back together or cast a new one
 
Its an insulation for the hopper and back wall of the firebox, use some rutland cement and piece it back together or cast a new one
Thanks, I’ll prob end up ordering a replacement. Just wasn’t sure if I could run without it temporarily
 
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