Stove rope repair kit with adhesive Ø6 to Ø14 mm

With this repair kit you replace the door rope of a wood stove, pellet stove or inset fire in one go. The kit contains 2.5 m of grey glass fibre rope (Ø6 to Ø14 mm), a tube of heat-resistant stove adhesive up to 1100 °C and finishing tape for the ends, with instructions. Available in a blister pack and in a hanging bag, ready for the shop display or the service van. Ventichim, flue systems and stove maintenance wholesaler in Zandhoven (Belgium), supplies this range under the LD HVAC brand to installers, chimney sweeps, stove shops and maintenance companies.

Replacing stove rope in 6 steps

• Let the stove cool down completely. Pull out the old rope and remove the glue residue with a chisel or screwdriver; brush the groove clean and degrease it with methylated spirit if needed.
• Measure the width of the groove, using the old rope as a reference. The new rope should fill the groove and be lightly compressed when the door is closed.
• Wrap a piece of finishing tape around the rope end so it does not fray, and cut it there.
• Apply a thin layer of stove adhesive (about 2 mm) to the bottom of the groove.
• Start in the middle of the bottom groove and press the rope into the adhesive without stretching it. Add about 1 cm and close the joint with finishing tape, leaving no gap between the ends.
• Close the door briefly to shape the rope, open it again and let the adhesive dry for 8 to 10 hours before lighting the stove.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2.5 m enough?
For the door of most domestic stoves and inset fires, yes. Measure the length of the groove; for larger doors use rope from a reel.

How often should stove rope be replaced?
Every two years or as soon as the rope is hard, flattened or frayed. Do the paper test: close the door on a strip of paper; if it pulls out without resistance, the door no longer seals. A leaking door draws in false air, so the stove regulates worse and burns more wood.