Functionally speaking, in most wood stove designs, the top plate is the primary heat exchanger. When we see a stove with a nice, thick top plate, I think we all associate that with "quality" and "durability." I have a theory that puts a different perspective on the value of a thick top plate, but first I'd like to get some input.
Has anyone here ever burned out the top plate of a stove? Or do you know anyone who has?
Has anyone here ever burned out the top plate of a stove? Or do you know anyone who has?