Morso 2B Questions.

[debusoh]

I just picked up an old Morso 2B that seems to be in good shape. I have a chimney in my detached brick garage and plan on using the stove to heat the garage while working on projects out there in the winter. I am having someone connect the stove to the chimney tomorrow.

It doesn't have any fire bricks in it though.

I've seen sets for sale online for $200 or so for both sides, back & bottom.

(broken link removed to http://rockymountainstove.com/morso2bstandardbrickset.aspx)

I paid $200 for the stove. Seems expensive for the firebricks.

Any ideas for alternatives? I've called a few Morso dealers in OH who haven't been much help. One wanted the serial number, which I couldn't find anywhere on the stove.

Can I burn wood in it without fire bricks until I get that part figured out?

 

[begreen]

Judging by the paint on the stove it looks like someone has already burned in the stove without the liner bricks. Inspect carefully for cracks and leaks at the seams. I wouldn't install or run the stove without the full set of interior brick liner.

 

[debusoh]

Thanks Begreen.

I talked to a couple dealers in my area who both talked to their Morso rep/distributor. They said that there are 4 side bricks for this fireplace (2 each for the 2 long sides). No back brick and no bottom brick.

According to them, the model I have without a window in the door is about 40 years old and only takes bricks for the right and left sides.

Seems odd that they wouldn't have a bottom brick for this stove but they do for the newer 2b with the window in the door.

Does that seem right?

Thanks.

 

[begreen]

Yes, I haven't taken one apart but if it is like the Jotul 602, there is a thin layer of mineral insulation under the bottom plate. I think you're supposed to put in some sand to cover the bottom before burning. Also like the 602, no back burn plate in the pre-EPA stoves. After seeing hairline cracks in the back of multiple 602s I think this was a mistake and retrofitted a steel back plate in my stove. It makes a big difference.

 

[Offset]

Just a suggestion but check the building code for your area with concern to burning wood in a garage. To the best of my knowledge it is not allowed here because of the potential of explosive fumes that can gather on the floor of the garage.

Good luck.