Vermont Castings Resolute I Gaskets

[Komrade]

I have a VC Resolute.. Not Acclaim.
I found my old post on this site, which was a copy and paste of somebody else:

VC resolute gasket question

I replaced my gaskets before our cold season started. The doors weren't as tight as they were with the old gaskets. But it didn't smoke. I bought new gaskets just in case I wanted to replace them to create tighter fit. When a fire is really hot, I can see a slight glow from around the edge (like...

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5/16" for door. The griddle depends: If it's a "raised griddle", that is it doesn't sit flush w/ the top, then use the same 5/16". If it's a flush griddle, then get the fancy 5/16" armorseal stuff with the meatal wound around it. Armorseal doesn't work w/ raised griddle, but standard gasketing can work w/ flush graiddles. Just deosn't last as long. Is there glass? Use 5/8 or 3/4 adhesive tape. With the cast panel, 1/4" regular rope works fine. Careful removing old stuff, (asbestos)

My door gasket is finally shot after 6 years+ of "new to me". It's literally falling apart.. Not causing any major issues yet, but it is also not that cold yet (and this is our 2nry heat), but I do smell smoke every once in a while.

Based on the quote above, 5/16 or 1/4 will do.
Can somebody recommend where to get the fancy stuff for the griddle?

All the kits I have found online are for Acclaim (and not Resolute I)..

 

[DAKSY]

The Griddle takes 5/16" armored gasket:

6 FEET 5/16 Griddle 5/16" Armored Rope STAINLESS STEEL JACKET Gasket | eBay

Vermont Castings Gasket Kits. Thermal protection.

www.ebay.com

 

[Komrade]

Thank you, also found following for griddle:
LavaLock Wood Stove Replacement Gasket & Glue for Woodburning Stoves - Graphite Impregnated Fiberglass Gaskets Adhesive Cement (5/16" x 50" Wire Mesh Rope w/Glue)
and regular 5/16 isn't as difficult to find
Midwest Hearth Wood Stove Replacement Gasket Kit for Woodburning Stoves - Graphite Impregnated Fiberglass Gaskets and Adhesive (5/16" x 84" Rope)

 

[Komrade]

Thanks again.. Even with a wheel brush on my drill probably took 20-30 mins to clean out the grooves..
Probably not the best idea to do it in the house.
Doing it by hand may wear you out.
Stove seems happy now.

 

[Komrade]

Hello forum.. What size goes on the back/flue connector on same stove (VC Resolute).. seems thinner (I am flipping it from top exit to rear exit.. )

 

[defiant3]

Use 1/4" gasket for flue collar & blocking plate.

 

[Komrade]

Thanks.. I pulled out leftovers, and looks like it'll fit fine.