Vermiculite Missing

[RadoXX]

Hello everybody, just wanted to ask: Is it ok to use log burner stove if some of vermiculite missing? It was filled in the chimney but one side if fire resistant board fell off and some of vermiculate has dropped on the floor. I have collected it all, its about 2 bags of it. Is it still ok to use log burner or it will be any issues?

Thank you for your help guys.

 

[begreen]

That doesn't sound safe to burn in. The panel should be replaced.

 

[RadoXX]

I have replace panel but i did not put vermiculate back what is fell off. Question is can you burn it if some of vermiculate are missing?

 

[begreen]

The vermiculite is insulation. It protects the stove castings, keeps the fire hotter, and establishes the clearances.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

If your burn is too hot, the concentrated heat could damage your stove. The stove would also be much more radiant in that area, which could damage your house.

Wear a respirator when handling vermiculite.

 

[moresnow]

Is this poured chimney insulation around a liner by any chance? A bit confused by the description.

 

[begreen]

Is this poured chimney insulation around a liner by any chance? A bit confused by the description.

Me too. I was wondering what the source of the vermiculite was.

 

[RadoXX]

Is this poured chimney insulation around a liner by any chance? A bit confused by the description.

Yes that correct, sorry for confusion. Its insulation around liner that was poured into original chimney.

 

[moresnow]

That should be repaired/inspected etc. Prior to use.
Be safe.

 

[RadoXX]

So can i use it or it should be repaired first?

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I’d have it repaired. If the liner cracks due to uneven heating/expansion, it’s going to be a much more expensive job to repair.

 

[begreen]

If large bagfulls were collected, then the liner no longer has the insulation protection of the poured in vermiculite. That is a safety issue. However, I am more concerned about how a stove panel would be acting as a dam for this vermiculite. That is not normal. I'm concerned that the liner may have become disconnected from the stove. It's hard to say without a better description of the heating appliance and setup.

What is the make and model of the stove involved or is this something different?