Question about VC Resolute Acclaim refractory package

[michaelthomas]

I have a 2003 VC Resolute Acclaim and the rfractory package seems to be wearing away. I was sweeping out ashes today and noticed that it has receeded quite a bit. How will I know when it has worn through? Will it be safe to use if it has? Anybody know how available these are with the VC trouble of recent? Thank you for your feedback. I have heard they are $250+? I love the stove but find it hard to replace a part that is going to wear out again for 1/2 the price of my Englander 30! I love the looks of the stove and it has been a pretty solid performer, but an englander 13 would do just fine in that spot for around $500 at the end of the season. Just some thoughts.

 

[Brian VT]

I'm in the same boat and hoping to get through the season. I might experiment with Kaowool board next summer (outdoors).

 

[ICY99]

I realize that the warranty only extends to the original buyer, but do you know of any successful warranty claims on the refractory??

 

[Sandor]

Mine is half gone. Cleaned out the broken chunks and still works fine in secondary mode.

 

[begreen]

I realize that the warranty only extends to the original buyer, but do you know of any successful warranty claims on the refractory??

Last I heard, VC is only warranting new stoves bought in 2008 or later.