Jotul Oslo 500 cracks

[bunfoolio]

I just noticed these small cracks on my Oslo. 7th buring season and it has been great overall. I do not know how long they have been there. Is this a sign of normal use and not much concern? Or this this a sign of bad luck or abuse? The pic makes it look bigger than it really is. Your input is appreciated.

 

[armanidog]

A lot of posts here on Hearth.com about Jotul Oslo cracks:

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[bunfoolio]

Thanks but they seem to be related to the ash pan door open and occur on the inside and in the bottom of the stove. There was one post that had this issue which is on the top exterior. There was only two replies to that post.

 

[xman23]

I'm curious how these issues happen. You say that's on the top, Along the edge, or the center? Have you had the stove since it was new? How hard do you run it?

 

[begreen]

Is this on the side of the stove body next to the door frame? If so, that is an unusual location and could be a casting defect.

 

[bunfoolio]

I'm curious how these issues happen. You say that's on the top, Along the edge, or the center? Have you had the stove since it was new? How hard do you run it?

Its on the top center. Might have been there for years. I only noticed it because I was vacuning the top of the stove. I run it normal with dry multi year seasoned wood. Starts and drafts well. I might call the dealer where I bought it new.

 

[bunfoolio]

Is this on the side of the stove body next to the door frame? If so, that is an unusual location and could be a casting defect.

Its on the top center closest to the door.