white powder under stove

[hearthstoneheat]

While cleaning around the hearth, I noticed some white powder that had settled out underneath the stove. It settled in lines, as though it came from seams or cracks. Anyone know what this is, and is it normal? This is on a new Hearthstone Craftsbury. Thanks.

 

[madison]

Brings a whole new meaning to the "Dollar Bill Test" for your woodstove.

 

[oldspark]

Brings a whole new meaning to the "Dollar Bill Test" for your woodstove.

I knew it was coming.

 

[Dakotas Dad]

Is it along the lines of were the ash pan outlines is? Is it just what has brushed off the seal? Or, is it from a vacuum being run under there? Just random thoughts..

 

[hearthstoneheat]

It looks as though it fell from the seams of the stove on the outside. High temp cement? I can take a pic next time I see it, if/when it happens again.

 

[Dakotas Dad]

Maybe somebody in your house "dusts" the way I do.. just push it off the edge and get it with the vacuum.. or not.