Pitting in back of Dauntless Flex burn?

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WNCStove

New Member
Jan 17, 2023
4
WNC
This is the removable back plate that covers the catalytic element (not installed, awaiting catalytic kit from dealer)

After about 10 fires I’ve noticed the pitting on the back of the fire block. Is this normal/acceptable or should I bring this up with the dealer? I’ve had very poor luck actually getting straight answers out of the dealer. What do y’all think?

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bholler

Chimney sweep
Staff member
Jan 14, 2014
31,982
central pa
That just looks like surface bubbles from when it was cast. Not a big deal
 

a59cheffy

New Member
Jan 18, 2023
22
Coos Bay, OR
The back plate on my Dauntless is pitted a little, not as much as yours though...