Coal Fireplace - Crack just appeared

r0nn13 · 2007-12-27 12:14:14

Hi, I just got my Gas Fireplace converted to a coal fireplace (concrete back was already in place) and i started lighting small fires with firelogs for a few days, then moving up to brickettes, then finally onto coal. These coal fires were going great until 1 night i heard something crack. Upon inspection the next day this…

27-12-2007 01:14PM

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r0nn13

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Hi,

I just got my Gas Fireplace converted to a coal fireplace (concrete back was already in place) and i started lighting small fires with firelogs for a few days, then moving up to brickettes, then finally onto coal.

These coal fires were going great until 1 night i heard something crack. Upon inspection the next day this concrete backing has cracked on one side.

Question is do i need to get this sorted, like repaired or replace the concrete backing or can i just light fires to my hearts content?

Can provide photo if needed...

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#2 27-12-2007 04:22PM

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Sounds like you have a ceramic firebrick ,which is designed for gas fires.
You'll need to get a cement cast one and stick it in.

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