Replacing bricks/baffles and maintaining Napoleon 1450 Wood Stove

[PaulDale905]

Hi everyone,

I have about seven bricks that are currently cracked/cracking in the stove. I want to replace them. I have few questions:

1. Where does one order from to get the best price?
2. I assume that reason to replace them is for optimal heating/safety, but can anyone expound on the importance of the bricks in tact (not cracked/broken)?
3. What do these parts normally run so I don't end up overpaying.

Thank you very much for your time.

Sincerely,

Paul Dale

 

[begreen]

A cracked brick may work ok. It depends on how badly it is cracked and the location. The most typical to crack are the rear bricks. As long as it is not falling apart it may still be usable. Just don't slam logs into the stove. Sometimes one can swap out a floor brick for a cracked rear brick.
I think the 1450's firebrick are pumice brick which makes them more expensive. And they are cut in several sizes for this stove. Here is a source:

Independence Woodburning Stove (1450) (1450)

www.napoleonpartsstore.com

Another option is to get a set of standard 4 x 9 x 1.5" pumice brick and cut them down yourself. where needed. (Wear a mask).

Pumice Firebrick Splits 6-Pack

Pumice firebrick splits measure 4 1/2' x 9' x 1 1/4' ; the most common size for wood stoves.

www.stoveworld.com

 

[vanubee]

I usually get mine for about $3/brick at the local hardware store. Cheapest I've seen them was $2.50/brick. Occasionally and randomly, I found packages of them on sale. Some hardware box stores will price match their competitors.

 

[begreen]

I usually get mine for about $3/brick at the local hardware store. Cheapest I've seen them was $2.50/brick. Occasionally and randomly, I found packages of them on sale. Some hardware box stores will price match their competitors.

That would be conventional firebrick. Pumice brick is more expensive, but a better insulator.