Englander 55 TRP IP-S aka 25 IP-S

[Ssyko]

Has anyone ever found any problems by removing that fiberboard on the back wall of the fire box? Mine is deteriorated and if I can just remove it and leave it out I will.

BLASPHAMY: Yes mine has been gone for a year. does it hurt anything? not yet in my case. but it does not run 24/7 maybe 4-5 hrs a weekend in my office

 

[kenstogie]

According to manufacturer via the customer serice phone.... the fire brick has to be there to shield the back wall from the excessive heat.....fwiw I didn't have it for 2 years

 

[Tails1]

I wonder if that fiberboard material can be bought in blank sheets and I could make my own...

 

[kenstogie]

Good question... it cost to damn much from englander like almost everythong does .......gaskets I make from lyotherm or liotherm which I think is just ceramic fiber....

 

[Tails1]

I had read a thread on here few years back someone had made their own using refractory cement, I can't find it now. Hopefully they see this thread.

 

[Ssyko]

http://www.woodstoves-fireplaces.co...UlScxvUrsyohJN-VyrACFGN8WCWUbOC8aAgFZEALw_wcB

 

[kenstogie]

here's the description for some (broken link removed)seems like it would work costs about $45 and i bet you could do 2 or 3 of them with it.....

cracks, and holes in fireplace masonry are no problem for Rutland Castable Refractory Cement. Just add water to the dry mix, apply and set - cement dries as hard as fire brick. Relax and enjoy your newly-restored fire pit - you can even use this product to create solid stone beds or to cast stunning custom shapes.

• Product may be used outdoors, a key difference from regular refractory cement
• Does not require heat to cure and may be painted when dry; minimum 24 hour dry time
• Approximate coverage: 25 lbs. casts a block 12 in. x 24 in. x 1-1/2 in.
• Rated to withstand temperatures up to 2200°F
• Tub contains 25 lbs.
• Best for medium to large cracks; for minor cracks, use Rutland fireplace mortar

 

[kenstogie]

i just used this...cost about 35...
US Stove 891139 Herringbone Ceramic Brick
which you have to cut out the square where the chute goes...it doesn't cover all of the back wall but most of it....

 

[Tails1]

I think I will try the refractory cement but would like to hear from someone who has already tried this first.

I found this (broken link removed to https://www.fire-parts.ca/products/ceramic-fiber-paper-gasket-sheet) which should work to make gaskets from, what do you think?

 

[Tails1]

i just used this...cost about 35...
US Stove 891139 Herringbone Ceramic Brick
which you have to cut out the square where the chute goes...it doesn't cover all of the back wall but most of it....

35$ is better than 100 lol

 

[kenstogie]

I think I will try the refractory cement but would like to hear from someone who has already tried this first.

I found this (broken link removed to https://www.fire-parts.ca/products/ceramic-fiber-paper-gasket-sheet) which should work to make gaskets from, what do you think?

yup i bet that'd work....shipping is 8 bucks on the states whether yo buy1 or 3......