My wood burning stove in my house has a crack, do you think it's safe?
By KizzyCatfish
@KizzyCatfish (426)
United States
October 3, 2011 7:02pm CST
I have a cast iron wood burning stove in my house. It developed a crack in the front bottom of it. I have been nervous about burning wood in it ever since the crack happened. I do know that when I try to damper down the fire it won't, as it sucks air through the crack.
Do you think it's safe to burn small fires in the evenings? And let the wood die out before going to bed?
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@KizzyCatfish (426)
• United States
4 Oct 11
Every one of the answers has said the same thing, and you're right! It's not worth losing my life over. Thanks!
@KizzyCatfish (426)
• United States
4 Oct 11
Thanks - that's why I haven't burned any fires in the last two years. But with finances as they are, I look to cut all corners, I have plenty of fire wood, but will try not to burn at all unless I can't do anything else!
@jodylee (946)
• United States
4 Oct 11
Do you have a Craig's list or freecycle in your area? It sounds like you should look into a replacement but I certainly understand the need to make changes financially. I actually was just given a stove from a local store owner because they upgraded... good luck but just please be careful...
@KizzyCatfish (426)
• United States
4 Oct 11
I will - and yes, we have Craig's List here. You got lucky with the new stove! I should have a dealer of the stoves come out and look at it. I might just do that too! Thanks.
