Need to replace glass?

My son bought a new Alaska Kodiak stove last fall. We used it all winter without any problems. But we noticed a bunch of "spider-web" cracks in the door glass. They sort of run diagonally, mostly on the left side of the glass, nearest the handle. You need to look very closely for them, or you would not notice them at all. Is this a safety issue? Should the glass be replaced?
Thanks for any advice that is offered.

Pete

Sounds a lot like 'crazing'. If so, worry not. Would only be a problem if a genuine crack is in the glass.

It's quite common when burning coal. Tends to happen towards the bottom on my stove.

Cheers.

if you want to be proactive, buy a replacement glass and hardware since you won't want to run the stove without the glass. if you want to be super proactive, make sure the little bolts holding in the current glass can be removed - just crack them loose and mayeb dab some anti-seize on the threads.

stick the new glass on a shelf in the garage for when the glass actually does break in 4-5-6 years. cheap insurance because it will only actually break when it's -20 out...

PB Blaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would replace the glass based on what is said in the OPs post.

Small cracking precedes larger ones.

Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry. I am going to order a replacement glass. Can anyone recommend a good source of supply? Again, thank you!

Pete

Try this site https://www.onedayglass.com/order-online/

I used them once (haven't had to replace it since) and they did fine. It says glass but it is ceramic (https://www.onedayglass.com) then click on the ceramic icon.

I've replaced my Hitzer's glass. Called Hitzer and got it from them. Perhaps the man. of the instant stove will do the same.

Crazing is completely normal , stove glass only needs to be changed when it actually cracks (but it’s always a great idea to have a spare glass or sheet metal cut to size , hitzer is probably fairly inexpensive, one day glass has always done right by me )

Thanks for all the responses!

Pete

Pete53 wrote: ↑

Tue. Jul. 04, 2023 6:13 pm

Thanks for all the responses!

Pete

Are you able to post a picture? I'd be curious to see it.

What I did when mine cracked, Got the screws out broke one, Had to heat it with torch,
I bought ss set screws, Put antisieze on them, Screwed them in finger tight, Used ss nuts with antiseize.
Will be ez to change next time.
good Luck, Stant

Hitzer will not have glass to fit your Alaska. You need to contact Alaska Stoves AND you also need to find out if they’re using Robax glass. If they don’t use Robax glass then skip getting glass from them and check with Onedayglass to see if they can sell you custom cut Robax glass. Did I mention Robax glass?

Might want to inquire of Freetown Fred on his suggestion to get more details from him. Never heard of this, but FF hasn’t steered me wrong yet.

I wipe my Hitzer glass daily during the season, and once a week use Rutland Glass cleaner. My glass is crystal clear 5 years straight. One caveat…

…my stove rarely burns hotter than 400F and most often is idling at 275-300F…and that might be why my glass stays clear along with regular cleaning. Seems some who more often burn much hotter have trouble with the glass crazing. Just another man’s experience and input.

Hoytman wrote: ↑

Sat. Aug. 05, 2023 8:30 pm

…my stove rarely burns hotter than 400F and most often is idling at 275-300F…

Where do you measure ? Using a IR gun ?

I generally measure above the corner of the right hand door. There’s a magnet thermometer there and I also use an IT gun most of the time. The magnet is for a quick look and in case batteries get low.

My magnets give close readings as my IR gun, so if the variance between the two is too large then I know the IR guns batteries are getting low.