I've been reading through some of the old posts and from time to time I see someone is rebuilding a cast iron stove, like a Vermont Castings Defiant, etc.
My question is - other than firebricks, is there ever a need to rebuild a steel plate stove or do you run it until it warps or get's a hole burned through it (it that's possible)? I guess if you have a crack, one can simply weld it shut.
Just courious as to your experiences with steel plate stove, their longivity and if they get thrown-away vs rebuilt in some way.
Thanks!
Bill
My question is - other than firebricks, is there ever a need to rebuild a steel plate stove or do you run it until it warps or get's a hole burned through it (it that's possible)? I guess if you have a crack, one can simply weld it shut.
Just courious as to your experiences with steel plate stove, their longivity and if they get thrown-away vs rebuilt in some way.
Thanks!
Bill