Morso 1410 squirrel has cracked firebrick

[leakypuppy]

I just noticed that the left side firebrick is cracked, can I continue burning while I wait for the replacement?

Thanks!

 

[begreen]

If it is just cracked, but still held and staying in place it should be ok to keep burning. Just be gentle putting the wood in. If it constantly falls out and exposes the side casting then it would be better to wait.

 

[leakypuppy]

If it is just cracked, but still held and staying in place it should be ok to keep burning. Just be gentle putting the wood in. If it constantly falls out and exposes the side casting then it would be better to wait.

Here is a picture I just took, it isn't loose so hopefully it will be ok until the replacement arrives.

 

[begreen]

Yes, that looks captive. If you're gentle you might be able to finish the season like that. Just keep an eye on it and have the replacement part on hand.

 

[Jack Fate]

I repair cracks like yours with motar .Its available at Menards its made for this,found in the wood burner stove & fire place section. Just follow the directions.Keeps my VC going as the bricks are $$$

 

[RopeS]

Just curious here, and not trying to hijack, but why would there be a difference in a cracked fire brick vs. a stove like mine where there are multiple firebricks just set/stacked next to each other, obviously with seams between them. Wouldn't a crack be the same as a seam, both obviously letting some heat get at the casting/steel?

 

[Jags]

Just curious here, and not trying to hijack, but why would there be a difference in a cracked fire brick vs. a stove like mine where there are multiple firebricks just set/stacked next to each other, obviously with seams between them. Wouldn't a crack be the same as a seam, both obviously letting some heat get at the casting/steel?

Not much difference. That is why it is common for the recommendation to just keep going. A crack really only becomes an issue if it compromises the integrity (chunks missing, falling out of place, etc.).

 

[mellow]

Fill the crack with some furnace cement till a replacement comes, might be able to limp the rest of the season, just have the replacement on hand incase it gets worse.