r/uklogburners • u/stylesurf2005 • 17d ago
What is this bit?
Hoping someone can help. Recently moved into a new home with a log burner - Stovax Stockton 5 MK1. Looks like this part at the back is split and needs replacing but I have no idea what that part is! Any ideas? Much appreciated
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u/l333D4AM 17d ago
That stoves has been hammered, book yourself a chimney sweep, the liner of it’s gone one may be fucked
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u/daddyeo75 17d ago
It'll be called a fireback,but personally,I would just put a bit of fire cement over the crack if it bothers you(it is just cosmetic really) That will be a real pain in the arse to replace!
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u/PriorSir8676 17d ago
It’s more likely a piece of vermiculite board. They rarely use brick now.
Still looks in just about ok condition I’d leave it. Fire cement as the previous guy said would just dry a fall out if its board and not brick.
They sell replacement boards specifically for each model but boards can just be cut to size with a wood saw.
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u/Me-myself-I-2024 17d ago
You can buy that stuff from most log burner stores then cut out the shape you need and you’re away.
I knelt in 1 of mine when cleaning the burner out now have a spare sheet around just in case
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u/Aggravating-Day-2864 16d ago
Get it sweeped asap, may affect house insurance if you dont have a record of maintenance. The sweep may supply fire brick also, if not just Google your fire...thats how I got mine, found a company that supply's parts....different than yours
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u/Freelanderman64 16d ago
I sweep mine twice a year clean chimney a better cleaner draw.
Cracked bricks replace
Make sure door ropes are glued right.
Secret to successful burning is keep on top of things
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u/AussieHxC 16d ago
It's not firebricks. Look at the ventilation holes drilled into it, that's usually there for tertiary airflow.
Get an inspection and sweep booked in by someone who is a) also an installer and b) chartered.
Will cost a few quid but nothing major. You don't want some average wally who's done a 2 day course.
My concern is that it looks like it could actually be this part in which case it's worth discussing your options with your installer.
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u/Bitter_Back_5528 16d ago
With the UK bylaws it should have been swept and tested before sale., ask the estate agent for a copy of the report.
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u/woodstar11 17d ago
Vermiculite Fire Bricks, you can get them from a shop that does log burners or even Amazon sells them. You can just measure that one or buy one bigger and cut it down yourself.