Franco Belge Rope Seal

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Post by musikfan1968 » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 12:24 pm

Hey everyone! I'm attaching a picture of the stove that I am buying. I probably should have taken pics when I was there today but I failed to do so. At any rate, I was looking at the rope seal which goes around the opening. How big of a deal is it to replace that? Do I need one specifically made for Franco Belge stoves, or are there universal ones? I'm thinking I should replace it just to be safe. Otherwise, the stove looks to be in good condition. This one seems to be a little bigger than the one I had before. Also, will this one heat differently than my other one? This one is made of porcelain and the other one I had was metal. Any difference? The BTU rating is the same, though.

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Notice around the opening. The rope seal is pretty depleted.

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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 1:58 pm

Just take a small chisel & clean it out--probably 1/2 or 5/8---any decent hardware should have it. Should run about the same as your other one

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 2:08 pm

freetown fred wrote:
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Just take a small chisel & clean it out--probably 1/2 or 5/8---any decent hardware should have it. Should run about the same as your other one
OK. Thanks. I can't remember if there's a rope seal in the door as well???

 
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Post by franco b » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 2:14 pm

In previous models the seal was in the door. The ash door is the more important.

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 3:38 pm

franco b wrote:
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In previous models the seal was in the door. The ash door is the more important.
Franco B,
I just want to be sure all is sealed properly so I don't get any CO2 issues. Are you saying the greater risk is in the ash door? This one has the pull down door and then the door on the hinge that opens, so there's actually two doors covering the ashpan opening... I'm new to this particular model because my original one was like the one pictured below: Also, how easy is it to replace the glass in the door? The ones on my new one are not cracked, but they are pretty frosted over. I just like to be able to see the condition of the flames while burning. Where can I get those glass pieces if I want to replace them?

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Post by franco b » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 3:55 pm

Replacing the glass is easy provided the screws are not corroded in place which they probably are. Woodsmans Parts has the glass but at 8 dollars per piece, very expensive to replace. Try cleaning the glass with Windex or similar.

The inner swing out door to the ash pan is the one to seal.

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 4:19 pm

franco b wrote:
Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 3:55 pm
Replacing the glass is easy provided the screws are not corroded in place which they probably are. Woodsmans Parts has the glass but at 8 dollars per piece, very expensive to replace. Try cleaning the glass with Windex or similar.

The inner swing out door to the ash pan is the one to seal.
OK. Sounds like a plan. I can work on the glass with some kind of cleaner.
Where do I get the rope for the ashpan door? Is that a special order online or do most good hardware stores have it? I assume it's just something you attach with heat resistant glue??
Thank you for answering all my questions. My apologies for continuing to add more each post... LOL....

 
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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 4:37 pm

Not a problem M--that's why we're all here!! :)

 
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Post by franco b » Sat. Mar. 26, 2022 5:54 pm

Hardware store or Amazon for gasket and cement.

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Tue. Mar. 29, 2022 7:55 pm

What size rope do I need? I called the hardware store and they have all these different sizes of width - not sure exacly which one will fit my stove. Also, when I replace the rope, I believe it goes around the opening itself, not the ash door. Correct? How do I keep it on while the cement is drying? Do I need to use clamps or something like that? If I replace the rope around the main door opening as well, it would be the same. It appears that the rope goes on the opening, not the door. Just wanted to clarify how I would do this since the stove will be sitting upright.


 
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Post by franco b » Tue. Mar. 29, 2022 8:12 pm

The rope goes into a groove, which I think you will find on the doors.
Try 3/8 inch, but a little bigger would be better. The groove holds it in with the door closed.

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Tue. Mar. 29, 2022 9:20 pm

franco b wrote:
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The rope goes into a groove, which I think you will find on the doors.
Try 3/8 inch, but a little bigger would be better. The groove holds it in with the door closed.
OK. That makes sense. Just apply the cement and press and then close the door to hold it in place until it dries. Thanks for the info...

 
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Post by waytomany?s » Wed. Mar. 30, 2022 3:48 pm

musikfan1968 wrote:
Tue. Mar. 29, 2022 9:20 pm
OK. That makes sense. Just apply the cement and press and then close the door to hold it in place until it dries. Thanks for the info...
Put some saran wrap on the side you want kept clean. Just in case.

 
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Post by musikfan1968 » Wed. Mar. 30, 2022 6:20 pm

waytomany?s wrote:
Wed. Mar. 30, 2022 3:48 pm
Put some saran wrap on the side you want kept clean. Just in case.
OK. Thanks.

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