You picked a fine time to leave me lucille

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moresnow

Minister of Fire
Jan 13, 2015
2,451
Iowa
Bad Cat. Decided she'd had enough. Just before a long stretch of real cold moving in. Brrrr.
When it begins to frustrate to keep the stove active, towards the tail end of a normal load, you are being given a clue.
The Midwest Hearth ceramic was at 3 full years of service. I had rejuvenated it successfully by washing 2 times. Once near the end of last season and once this season.
Although still functioning it is underperforming. The unit still appears pristine. It will stay on the shelf briefly as a backup.
Popped a new ceramic in tonight and away we go. Such a pleasant experience firing off a new Cat. Always amazing.
When they are done. They are done. Don't struggle;)
 
I’m on year 3 of my mwh cat. Will have a replacement on the shelf for next season, but will ride this one out until signaled. Our stove is hot early October-April.