removing ash grate in Isle royale?

[Johnpolk]

I am considering removing the ash grate on my Isle royale. I'm thinking about cutting a sheet of steel to fill the hole, then putting fire brick down. Seems like it would increase the efficiency a bit? Wondering if this is a waste of time? I never use the ash pan so I'm not worried about losing that option.

 

[begreen]

I'd just let the ash pan fill up with ash and shovel out the stove when necessary. Ash is a good insulator and free.

 

[Ash]

I'd just let the ash pan fill up with ash and shovel out the stove when necessary. Ash is a good insulator and free.

That's what I do with my isle royale. Works great.

 

[Johnpolk]

I don't use my ash pan either. I was just wondering if there would be any value to having firebrick there instead of a grate