Type 2 stove and type 1 hearth pad

[RyanTW]

Hi guys, I just went to return a 54x54 type 1 hearth pad to exchange it for a type 2. My stove requires a thermal protected barrier with an R value of 1.4. The stove dealer said that I would have no problem with the hearth pad I chose. Against my conscience, I came back home with the same type 1 pad because they didn't have a type 2 in stock. Has anyone ever had any issues ever with using a type 1 pad and a stove requiring thermal protection? FYI: This is a US2000-bp stove.

 

[begreen]

What is the hearth pad make and model?

 

[Rickb]

Maybe look online? Thos with the price of them I would prob return the stove and get one with less hearth requirements.

Western Flagstone 48" x 48" Double Cut Hearth Pad

Windsor Flagstone 48'' x 48'' Double Cut Hearth Pad

www.northlineexpress.com

 

[RyanTW]

It's an american Panel custom hearth. The damn thing weights at least 150 lbs. I would return the stove but I already threw all the packaging away.

 

[RyanTW]

Here it is in all its glory

 

[Rickb]

depending on which model it might be ok. Looks like some of them are pretty high R value

 

[RyanTW]

depending on which model it might be ok. Looks like some of them are pretty high R value

It says 0.0 on it. It can't be 0 in theory but it probably isn't as high as a type 2

 

[RyanTW]

I guess the big question is, has anyone ever had a chernobyl meltdown because they used the wrong type hearth pad.

 

[Rickb]

with the poor quality of us stoves brand I would be very very careful.

 

[RyanTW]

with the poor quality of us stoves brand I would be very very careful.

I wouldn't recommend it. They left shot peen material in the final product and it jammed up the air inlet

 

[begreen]

It's an american Panel custom hearth. The damn thing weights at least 150 lbs. I would return the stove but I already threw all the packaging away.

Is it 1" thick? It looks like one of their traditional pads which are all rated Type 2. According to their website only the flat metal pads are type 1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hearth Pads - American Panel

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[RyanTW]

Is it 1" thick? It looks like one of their traditional pads which are all rated Type 2. According to their website only the flat metal pads are type 1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hearth Pads - American Panel

American Panel answers all your frequently asked questions about hearth pads. FAQ's include questions about hearth pad types and measurements.

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It's an older model. Apparently they changed the substrate since this one was built. I talked to the manufacturer and they confirmed this.

 

[begreen]

What did they say the construction is of this older model? I you want to keep it you could put a layer of 1/2" micore under it to raise the insulation value. Or change the stove. Many modern stoves only need ember protection.

 

[RyanTW]

What did they say the construction is of this older model? I you want to keep it you could put a layer of 1/2" micore under it to raise the insulation value. Or change the stove. Many modern stoves only need ember protection.

They didn't say what it was.
That's a good idea about the micore. I was planning on building it up on a pedestal so I could incorporate that into the pedestal build.

Thank you very much!

 

[Shrewboy]

What did they say the construction is of this older model? I you want to keep it you could put a layer of 1/2" micore under it to raise the insulation value. Or change the stove. Many modern stoves only need ember protection.

Thats a good idea, plop that under the hearth problem solved :D