Loxton - Churchill 5kW mk1 Base Brick Set (Pair)

This base brick pair fits the Loxton and Churchill 5kW stove, Mk1 model, built before August 2012, and is confirmed against Eurostove's stock records as a genuine two-brick set weighing approximately 1kg. The two bricks sit in the floor of the firebox, directly beneath the fire, making them one of the parts most exposed to sustained heat and physical wear from raking and refuelling. Base bricks take a heavier battering than most other firebox bricks: they bear the direct weight of logs or fuel, get knocked by pokers and riddling tools, and absorb the most intense heat in the stove. Because of this, they tend to be among the first bricks to crack or wear down, and gaps or breakages here matter more than elsewhere in the firebox, since a worn base brick can expose the steel or cast iron floor of the stove to direct flame. That risks overheating and long-term damage to the appliance, so replacing base bricks promptly once damage appears is a sensible piece of routine stove maintenance rather than a cosmetic fix. As with all fire bricks, the exact size and shape is specific to the firebox it was designed for, so this pair is matched to the pre-August 2012 5kW Mk1 Loxton/Churchill build rather than being a universal fit. If you're unsure which mark of stove you have, check the data plate or get in touch with Eurostove before ordering to make sure you get the right pair.