Ecofan

[Alycidon]

Just got one. Lovely to look at and starts spinning fairly quickly after lighting. Not so sure how much difference it will make but winter will be the test of that. Lit the fire today even though its not that cold, as I just wanted to stretch out in the living room with the rain bouncing outside

 

It starts when the outside of the stove gets to about 200 deg C. the hotter the stove gets the faster the blades turn.

 

A

[nepia]

Alycidon; the gap between the top of my burner and the hearth is 8.75". Does this completely preclude an Ecofan, the height of the smallest one being 9.25" I believe?

 

Jon

[Alycidon]

Alycidon; the gap between the top of my burner and the hearth is 8.75". Does this completely preclude an Ecofan, the height of the smallest one being 9.25" I believe?

 

Jon

 

I am afraid it does, the smaller 2 bladed model (E800) does need 9.25" of clearance between the top of the stove and the bottom of the chimney opening or the bottom chimney sealing plate.

 

A

[Lancstree]

I have just enough room at the back of the stove to fit the larger 802 model in the right place I think. The fan sits right at the back between the flue and the side of the stove. Its a clearview 500 with flue coming out of the top.

[Lancstree]

Alycidon, how are they for durability? I know you can buy replacement parts but hopefully don't have to for some years.

[Alycidon]

Alycidon, how are they for durability? I know you can buy replacement parts but hopefully don't have to for some years.

 

 

That looks nicely positioned on the stove, should work well.

 

I have sold 30-40 in 18 months, only had one problem when a motor started running slowly. Calfire collected it and replaced the motor at no cost.

 

My showroom one works for about 8 or 9 hours a day, 5 1/2 days a week, it has run for 2 winters with no probs at all.

 

The thermometer on your stove is designed to measure the temperature of the flue gases and is best positioned about a foot up the flue pipe. However if your flue pipe is stainless steel (like mine !!) it wont stick do leave it where it is, it gives you a pretty good idea of whats going on.

 

Whats that fog clagging up your glass ??. temp shown on your thermometer is hardly hot enough to start the fan so I suspect it might be condensation. If so I would be concearned about rust in the stove.

 

A

Edited August 6, 2011 by Alycidon

[Lancstree]

No need for such concern as that it light reflection not fog. The fire had been up at around 500 degrees which is perfect, but the picture was taken later and I was letting it die out

[Alycidon]

Ah I see, 500 deg is pretty hot, I usually run mine at 400-450.

 

As you other lads will note as long as the outside of the stove is at about 200 degrees the blades will continue to turn and do their work.

 

A

[Lancstree]

Thanks for the info. Clearview recommend 500 degrees as the most efficient temp for their stoves.

[Alycidon]

I find that I can get softwood to 500+ easily but hardwood is a bit of a struggle unless ultra dry.

 

A