Orange colored metal near weld

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BigJ273

BigJ273

Minister of Fire
Feb 15, 2015
718
Maryland
Was poking around today and noticed a few spots near two welds where the metal looked an orange color. Should I be concerned? Stove has been out of service for at least a month
 

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Normal. Heat accelerates oxidation.
 
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