storage heater fire bricks in a forge

[s410man]

got a storage heater to throw out full of bricks

are these fine to be used in the bottom of a forge or are they some different composition or whatever

thanks

 

[pedrobedro]

I don't think they are really formulated for forge temperatures, just as heat sinks to slowly release stored heat. You could try them as an experiment but keep some distance till you establish whether they explode or not (depends on what amount or type of concrete they have in them)

 

[stormin]

If they're the old style heavyish fire bricks then absolutely ideal and will last a long time even with some abuse from a direct flame.
Most modern storage heaters have some lightweight material in totally unsuitable.

 

[david priestley]

i've used the for the floor of a pizza oven in my back yard and theres some heat in there

 

[richi b]

I would not use the storage heat bricks personally as there to absorb the heat and then release it out slowly I would go for the light ones that are for insulation and reflect the heat back in

 

[richi b]

the heavy ones are good for use as heat sinks thu

 

[astro_al]

I have some of the heavy type in my forge, they are fine, so far... They are not adjacent to the very hottest zone, however.

Al

 

[outofthefire]

They are perfect for a coke forge the light ones are too soft and won't last two minutes. The light ones are best for gas forges where you want the heat reflected and dont get so much abuse.