Bogqart

Was thinking of putting some fire bricks out of an old storage heating in the base not sure what temperature they can withstand. As I already have some nothing to lose.

Was always on the opinion that one had to use cast iron. Was told by a structural engineer, many years ago, that one should not steel for a lintel over a log burner/fireplace as it cannot handle the heat. Unlike cast iron has the propensity to suddenly warp messing up any brickwork above. Hence my thinking that cast iron is the way to go, especially as the stove is all cast iron.

No there is no adjustment on the grates. I think it is the later models that became available with some sort of adjustable grate. My wifes even goes to the extreme, if I am not watching, of opening the ash tray removal door to get an even BETTER airflow. I have given up trying to educate as to how the stove should be used.😀

I have a couple of Jotul 3 log burners the MF versions. These were inherited with the property, they are the MF versions as the previous owner burnt anthracite as well as wood. Now I know logs burn better on a solid bed of ash but mine do not get the chance , any ash fairly soon falls through into the ash pan. Is it worth me getting a couple of solid grates at about £90 each or just living with them as they are. I have considered getting a blacksmith to make me up a couple of pieces of solid cast iron.

I would not trust myself with a 36in bar. My Husqvarna 18in is more than enough .