Epping Stove Collar

[mark99]

This Epping has a cracked collar. Any suggestions for how to repair/replace?

 

Many thanks

[Tonka]

Have you tried Sarah Edgson at Norton Canes Boatbuilders. They do spares for Epping

[Tonka]

Is that actually the Epping Collar or is it the flue pipe that has cracked as it looks in the photo as it could just be the flue pipe that needs replacing

[mark99]

16 minutes ago, Tonka said:

Is that actually the Epping Collar or is it the flue pipe that has cracked as it looks in the photo as it could just be the flue pipe that needs replacing

I do not know. It could just be the flue collar. Not knowing the Epping, not sure where it starts or stops. 

 

Are flue collars easy to buy and replace?

[Tonka]

6 minutes ago, mark99 said:

I do not know. It could just be the flue collar. Not knowing the Epping, not sure where it starts or stops. 

 

Are flue collars easy to buy and replace?

Have a Google of Epping smoke box and then decide.

But I think that collar is part of the flue, so you will have to change the flue pipe.

Either way you have to remove the flue pipe

[Tonka]

[sarahavfc]

5 hours ago, mark99 said:

This Epping has a cracked collar. Any suggestions for how to repair/replace?

 

Many thanks

You’ll need to find yourself a friendly welder! It may be worth your while checking the smoke box when you have got the flue pipe off and also checking the top ring on the top plate as they are all prone to cracking.

Edited May 13, 2022 by sarahavfc

[zenataomm]

Personally I would plug the hole by by building up layers of exhaust paste/putty, such as: -

exhaust putty - Google Search

Properly applied it will stand the heat and because car exhausts have to be leak proof to pass MOTs if used as per instructions I'd say worth a try.

Thoroughly clean around the 'ole.

Dampen the metal edges. 

Apply a good wodge, tucking it inside the cavity.

Build it up to a good thickness, keeping it smooth externally with a wet brush or finger.

When cured paint with BBQ paint.

Keep an eye on it during first Winter.

My old Dad used "Gun Gum" for the most amazing repairs (assuming the EU haven't put the kibosh on the ingredients.)