re-fitting/cementing joints of cast iron stove

[david 09]

My 20plus yr. old Godin coal stove needed new fire brick and a new door. I have had 2 "technicians" work at installing the new brick and door. It has lost its former airtight characteristics. A smoke test revealed that smoke leaks from about every joint. The new firebrick placement shows gaps.
Is it worth trying to fix the stove? It's now hard to control the burn because shutting off the air doesn't preclude air infiltration through the joints.

 

[Peter B.]

My 20plus yr. old Godin coal stove needed new fire brick and a new door. I have had 2 "technicians" work at installing the new brick and door. It has lost its former airtight characteristics. A smoke test revealed that smoke leaks from about every joint. The new firebrick placement shows gaps.
Is it worth trying to fix the stove? It's now hard to control the burn because shutting off the air doesn't preclude air infiltration through the joints.

Off the cuff...

The stove is definitely worth preserving, but unless you're capable of the needed repairs yourself or you can find someone locally more qualified than (your quotes) the "technicans" you've had work on it previously, you're likely going to have to contact someone who knows Godins 'intimately' and have them rebuild it for you.

Again, only 'a point off the top of my head'.

Peter B.

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[david 09]

I'm scrambling because the Godins aren't imported to the U.S. anymore and I don't know of anyone who knows a lot about them. Maybe I could make a project out of doing it myself but I've often preached that have something done right find someone who knows what they're doing.
Thanks for the "off the cuff"...