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Repair Fireback crack

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  • 23-02-2006 12:46pm
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    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭


    Yes, yes it was my fault :o . I did fill in the cracks with some fire cement, put down a couple of small files but the cement didn't seem to "stick" for the fireback and is beginning to fall out again.

    Is there anything else I can do/use to repair the cracks for a little longer? I know I'll have to replace it eventually but would like to put off that event for as long as possible.

    S


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    rooferPete
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    Hi Doc,

    Did you wet the fireback before applying the fire cement ?, maybe if you gently rake out the cracks and wet the joints with a paint brush allowing the water to soak into the adjoining sections the fire cement will get a bite and hold a better for you.

    .


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    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    I didn't TBH - haven't lit a fire for a couple of days and will be away for the weekend so I'll give it a try and see how it goes (I didn't know about the wetting bit)

    Thanks Pete


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