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Pennsylvania Firebacks North Star Fireback
- Cast iron
- Handmade
- Made in the USA
- Dimensions: 21 1/2" x 19 1/4"
- Protects masonry of fireplace back
- Illustrates the rule for finding Polaris
- Lends fireplace added visual appeal and interest
- Radiates fire's warmth forward and increases heating efficiency
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Product Details
Part Number: SF-07 eFireplaceStore Item Number: PEN-SF07 Features
There is a truly unique aspect to the Pennsylvania Firebacks North Star Fireback. This fireback displays the 'Rule of the North Star', whereby the 'pointer stars' in the bowl of the Little Dipper are used to locate the North Star from almost any place on the planet. The gaze of the moon highlights the timeless position of Polaris in the night sky. The Pennsylvania Firebacks North Star Fireback, like all Pennsylvania Firebacks, is hand-made of 100% solid cast iron in the USA. This high-quality fireback serves several purposes in your fireplace. The decorative aspect adds visual interest to the fireplace and provides a perfect backdrop for either a log fire or gas logs. Perhaps more importantly, the fireback provides insulation to the fireplace and protects the masonry from damage, saving you costly repairs in the future. Firebacks additionally help radiate the fire's heat outwards into the room, creating more focused and efficient heating for the home. This one's for astronomy buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone who's ever gazed out at the evening sky. It reminds us of one of the timeless constants of the universe. To bring that unique character to your home, put the Pennsylvania Firebacks North Star Fireback in your home's fireplace today. |
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Customer Questions & Answers
5 Questions &
5 Answers
Connie F.
from USA asked:
October 1, 2022
How much does the north star fireback weigh?
1 Answer
The North Star Fireback weighs 58 pounds.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on October 3, 2022
Elizabeth
from Newport, RI asked:
May 27, 2020
How thick is this?
1 Answer
The North Star fireback is 5/8" thick.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on May 27, 2020
Stanton
from White Plains, NY asked:
September 29, 2014
Does this item sit in the fireplace on its own? Also, what needs to be done to properly install this fireback?
1 Answer
This fireback can be used in the fireplace on its own by carefully leaning it against the back wall. If your fireplace grate does not have rear tines that prevent logs from rolling off or your back fireplace wall slopes forward significantly, you may consider using the Pennsylvania Firebacks Small Pair of Fireback Saf-T Boots. These will stabilize the fireback and prevent it from falling over in the event of a log impact. They will also allow the fireback to stand upright, as opposed to tilting against the back wall.
Submitted by:
eFireplaceStore
on September 30, 2014
Mark
from Trenton, NJ asked:
July 5, 2014
What is the best way to clean cast iron such as this piece? Is it ok to highlight aspects of the design, and what coating should be used? Polyurethane? It is not going in a fireplace, I want it for decorative use.
1 Answer
If you are using this fireback for decorative purposes only, you can indeed seal the detail of the casting with high quality polyurethane. The fireback can be cleaned with a cast iron restoration product that does not have any added pigmentation. We offer stove polishes of various sorts, but they are made to apply a grey or black pigment to the cast iron that they are applied to. You would likely benefit from using a cleaner that is intended for cast iron cookware, as it would not apply any pigmentation.
Submitted by:
eFireplaceStore
on July 7, 2014
Alice
from Plainfield, MA asked:
January 29, 2014
How much height will the support boots add to the fireback? Also, how far from the back wall will the boots bring the bottom of the fireback?
1 Answer
While it depends on the exact model purchases, as thicknesses of the firebacks vary slightly, the boots generally raise the fireback by 1 to 1 1/2 inches. The Boots will hold the fireback approximately 2 inches forward from the back wall.
Submitted by:
Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 29, 2014
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100% Recommend this product (6 of 6 responses)
By Rusty from
Idyllwild, CA on December 22, 2020
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A beautiful piece!
It's a beautiful piece and perfect for the armchair astronomer, like me. It does boost heat output from my old, inefficient fireplace but the rest of the time it's just plain nice to look at.
By Katherine L. from
Mississippi on January 29, 2013
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A Win in My Book
This product is definitely a win in my book! I would give it 5 stars.
By Craig T. from
Montana on January 2, 2011
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Long Lasting
This product not only fits my theme, but also adds a home-like atmosphere to my living room. The sturdiness of this product causes me to think that it will last a while.
By Lillian G. from
Maine on October 3, 2010
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Not Naked Any More
I'm so used to seeing my fireback now that I've had it inserted into my fireplace for a while and am so happy with it that when I see fireplaces without firebacks, I think they look naked. Where we live we burn a fire at least half the year, and this fireback has held up well. I really like the look of it when the flames reflect off of it. But most importantly it keeps the back wall cool while putting more heat into the room where we need it. It continues to put out the heat even after the fire burns down because it's a very substantial piece of cast iron. I showed it to my neighbor and now he's ordering one too!
By Carlos W. from
Massachussetts on April 25, 2010
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Pleasing Quality
The quality of this product was very pleasing, and it shipped in a short amount of time.
By Ralph K. from
Missouri on April 15, 2009
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Attractive Product
With this item, my fireplace looks even more attractive than it was. Also, I've realized that it really does generate more heat.
