Wearable Parts - PH edition

Replaced the andirons in the PH tonight after twenty plus cords, with a lot of hot burns.



Here is the insides. For those not familiar, there is a small hole in the center of the plate that allows air into the firebox to help prevent backpuffs. The outer two holes are for the andirons bolts, and the center is for air. Note all the ash that made its way in there.



Vacuumed.


And reinstalled.

 

That's interesting .
Winter is coming , gotta get ready

 

Did the andirons ever glow red? That really shows the extreme environment in the firebox.

 

Yes, multiple times. We have a very strong draft (finally installed a stovepipe damper), and too big of a house for one stove.

 

Thanks for the write up. So far mine is in great shape. Your stove is pushed harder than mine.