So I am cleaning the two year old T5 for the first time (didn't have it its first year), and had a few questions after looking though previous threads on the topic. I removed the bricks, the baffle, and the side gaskets, and then thoroughly vacuumed the box. A few observations and questions.
1. Two of the bricks were broken in half. Should I be concerned enough to get replacements, or just continue to use them? I recall a thread that mentioned soapstone bricks. Did anyone ever give these a try, and if so, how did it turn out?
2. There was no gasket where the baffle sits. Not even a hint of one. I plan on trying the Hogwildz love braid, although I wish he would just start selling them to make my life easier. BTW, what size gasket rope do I use?
3. The two photos are of the side gaskets. One is in pretty good condition, but the other is showing some wear. Should I be concerned (ie is it affecting the performance of the stove). and if so is there a good aftemarket replacement, or should I get it from a PE dealer?
Thanks for any advice on this. This stove was a great buy, and hope to get many years of service out of it
1. Two of the bricks were broken in half. Should I be concerned enough to get replacements, or just continue to use them? I recall a thread that mentioned soapstone bricks. Did anyone ever give these a try, and if so, how did it turn out?
2. There was no gasket where the baffle sits. Not even a hint of one. I plan on trying the Hogwildz love braid, although I wish he would just start selling them to make my life easier. BTW, what size gasket rope do I use?
3. The two photos are of the side gaskets. One is in pretty good condition, but the other is showing some wear. Should I be concerned (ie is it affecting the performance of the stove). and if so is there a good aftemarket replacement, or should I get it from a PE dealer?
Thanks for any advice on this. This stove was a great buy, and hope to get many years of service out of it