Significance of cracks in secondary manifold

[jbarker496]

Hello all –
Please forgive the newbie question. I have a lopi liberty woodstove that is probably about 15 years old. I noticed some cracks in the inside rear of the stove in what I believe is the secondary manifold. I understand this is a problem, but I’m not sure that I fully understand why. I did some searching, but wasn’t able to come up with good explanations. Sounds like it’s a potential safety concern? Please enlighten me. Thanks in advance!
-Jay

 

[bholler]

Hello all –
Please forgive the newbie question. I have a lopi liberty woodstove that is probably about 15 years old. I noticed some cracks in the inside rear of the stove in what I believe is the secondary manifold. I understand this is a problem, but I’m not sure that I fully understand why. I did some searching, but wasn’t able to come up with good explanations. Sounds like it’s a potential safety concern? Please enlighten me. Thanks in advance!
-Jay

It usually isn't really a safety concern as long as the cracks havnt spread to the stove body. But it will effect performance because air is being introduced to the firebox in an area where it wasn't designed to be

 

[begreen]

Is this at the back center of the firebox where the manifold tees? If so, I think there is a repair kit for this.

 

[jbarker496]

Yes it is. Thanks for telling me. I just learned that today by searching this awesome forum. Ands thanks to you too Bholler That makes sense.