Top Fire Places Reviewed » Cast Iron http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com Fireplace Design, Mantels, Electric Fireplaces, Gas Fireplaces, Modern Antique Fireplaces and More... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:55:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How to remove fire bricks in log stove? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-to-remove-fire-bricks-in-log-stove.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-to-remove-fire-bricks-in-log-stove.html#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:08:06 +0000 Fire Places

Hi there, I’ve got an old Yeoman County stove that the last people in the house put fire bricks into in order to reduce the size of the grate (and use less fuel, I assume). I’ve just bought a new replacement grate from the manufacturers but it’s the original size.

I’ve no idea what’s holding the three bricks in each side but they seem like they’re welded in place! Anyone got any handy hints or tips to get them out? I’ve been trying a hammer and chisel but I’m worried I could crack the cast iron as well.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Michael


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-to-remove-fire-bricks-in-log-stove.html/feed 1 need to know who made a fireplace wood burner for jc penny's from 1985-1989? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/need-to-know-who-made-a-fireplace-wood-burner-for-jc-pennys-from-1985-1989.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/need-to-know-who-made-a-fireplace-wood-burner-for-jc-pennys-from-1985-1989.html#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:49:36 +0000 Fire Places

most wood burners of todays style have glass doors to view the flame.mine has 2 cast iron doors and a ash pan that pulls out in front. the stove pipe exits from the top. there is no name or manufactures name on this unit . all there is is the model number and here it is 489388


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/need-to-know-who-made-a-fireplace-wood-burner-for-jc-pennys-from-1985-1989.html/feed 1 are fire backs worth the money? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/are-fire-backs-worth-the-money.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/are-fire-backs-worth-the-money.html#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:36 +0000 Fire Places

i would like my wood buring fireplace to be more effecent. I see on line that firebacks cast iron and stanless steal help but do they really is there any other way to make it di a better job warming the room


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/are-fire-backs-worth-the-money.html/feed 2 How do I remove a fireplace insert? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-remove-a-fireplace-insert.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-remove-a-fireplace-insert.html#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:15:26 +0000 Fire Places

Its cast iron steel, (VERY heavy i assume).
Its a wood burning fireplace.


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-remove-a-fireplace-insert.html/feed 3 I have a gas fireplace that puts out little heat. Will a firebacker help? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/i-have-a-gas-fireplace-that-puts-out-little-heat-will-a-firebacker-help.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/i-have-a-gas-fireplace-that-puts-out-little-heat-will-a-firebacker-help.html#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:38:11 +0000 Fire Places

I was told a firebacker would help radiate heat from the fireplace. Is there anything else that should be done? Are there different quality of firebackers? How will I know if one is good quality? Should it be made of cast iron’? Any more suggestions would also be appreciated. (The fireplace is vented with glass doors over the opening.


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/i-have-a-gas-fireplace-that-puts-out-little-heat-will-a-firebacker-help.html/feed 1 How much is an old Kalamazoo Fireplace insert worth? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-much-is-an-old-kalamazoo-fireplace-insert-worth.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-much-is-an-old-kalamazoo-fireplace-insert-worth.html#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 02:28:22 +0000 Fire Places

The house I just bought has a old cast iron looking insert in the fireplace with "Kalamazoo" engraved on it in big letters. There are two heavy doors (no glass or windows). I couldn’t really find any pictures or information on it. I was curious if anyone knows how much this is worth, and if it would be something worth holding on to and restoring? Thanks!!


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-much-is-an-old-kalamazoo-fireplace-insert-worth.html/feed 2 How do I safely connect a 6'' flue pipe to a 9'' round clay chimney pipe liner? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-safely-connect-a-6-flue-pipe-to-a-9-round-clay-chimney-pipe-liner.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-safely-connect-a-6-flue-pipe-to-a-9-round-clay-chimney-pipe-liner.html#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 19:18:50 +0000 Fire Places

I just moved to a three year old house with a large fireplace. A cast iron wood burning/multi fuel stove would fit perfectly in the large opening. My problem is that the stoves I’ve looked at have six inch flue pipe diameters, while the clay liner coming from my chimney has a nine inch diameter. Will I need to have something fabricated or does anyone know a company that has an off the shelf solution that doesn’t cost a fortune?


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/how-do-i-safely-connect-a-6-flue-pipe-to-a-9-round-clay-chimney-pipe-liner.html/feed 7 What colors go well with Antique White walls? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/what-colors-go-well-with-antique-white-walls.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/what-colors-go-well-with-antique-white-walls.html#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 00:55:55 +0000 Fire Places

The previous owner of my home painted the entire interior an Antique White (satin, except the kitchen and bathroom which are semi-gloss) including all of the walls, front, rear and side doors, floor trim, door trim, closet trim, etc which makes it all look a bit boring. I had considered painting the trim along the floors/doors/closets white (semi-gloss?) to add some much needed contrast but I have heard that may cause the antique white on the walls to look "dingy" Other features of note in the home are a large red brick fireplace with black cast iron wood stove in the living room, the carpet is kind of a steel grey berber throughout, the kitchen and bathroom both have a wood grain vinyl flooring, and all of the interior doors (bedrooms, closets) are wood also. It’s all a bit overwhelming (in the dull sense) with too much of the antique white on the one hand and wood on the other! I need help! Any suggestions for guy with no color sense? (yes maybe thats a bit redundant!)
In the living room the primary piece of furniture is a blue sectional.

As far as the other rooms go there isn’t much in the way of furniture as I just moved in so I can get things to match later after painting.

The wood interior doors are somewhat dark, I don’t know what kind though.


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/what-colors-go-well-with-antique-white-walls.html/feed 11 Cast Iron Fireplace – Original or Re-production ???? how to tell ???? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-original-or-re-production-how-to-tell.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-original-or-re-production-how-to-tell.html#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 02:25:00 +0000 Fire Places

I have bought a large cast iron fire place, I am wanting to know if its a re-production or original, anyone got a clue how I find out?? Ive tried to look for the same style on the net but theres so many different styles/patterns.
Anyone offer any help, I can email pics if they can shed some light????
Awaiting ANY replies


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-original-or-re-production-how-to-tell.html/feed 1 Cast Iron Fireplace – Reproduction or Original ???? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-reproduction-or-original.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-reproduction-or-original.html#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:39:50 +0000 Fire Places

I have bought a large cast iron fire place, I am wanting to know if its a re-production or original, anyone got a clue how I find out?? Ive tried to look for the same style on the net but theres so many different styles/patterns.
Anyone offer any help, I can email pics if they can shed some light????

thanks


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]]> http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/cast-iron-fireplace-reproduction-or-original.html/feed 1 What to do with a cast iron fireplace? http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/what-to-do-with-a-cast-iron-fireplace.html http://www.topfireplacesreviewed.com/what-to-do-with-a-cast-iron-fireplace.html#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:13:35 +0000 Fire Places

Or at least I think it is. the building was built in 1885. The entire face of the fireplace, including the mantal, is of this metal-like material. It has been painted white by previous tenants and the paint is thick. I have thought about stripping the paint and restoring the black cast iron look, but I have also wondered what my outcome would be if I just painted over the white. Or do you have some other idea I can use?
the fireplace is blocked upp with a nasty red brick, but I have an idea for that……


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