Vulcan Stove Fan

[Matt GT]

Good morning Arbtalkers

 

Has anyone tried one of these Vulcan Stove Fans?

 

I didnae ken they existed until I entered a cafe on Wednesday for soup and coffee. It was a fairly large open plan room with a wood burner supplying the warmth. It was on top of the wood burner that I spotted the fan and it just looked right and sensible in every way.

As soon as I walked in to the cafe and felt the warmth I was sure the stove must be secondary to the main heating but nope it was just that and the fan on top. Thus I got to researching when I got home and this gorgeous bit of old school British engineering seems to be the best of the lot.

 

If you have one I would be keen to here your thoughts on it before I commit to buy

 

I would like to know if it can create enough air movement to move the hot air from the room and into the hallway. Even better if it can move the air up the stairs.

I would like to know if it is any more noisy than a computer running or if the noise is quite pleasing in a soothing rhythmic way and not to interfering with film watching.

 

Cheers folks Winter may return and I would love to be less reliant on the oil heating system. And I am total sucker for quality well thought out engineered products that benefit me.

[Matt GT]

Never mind I couldn't wait for any replies. I have bought one now

 

I will update this thread with how I get on with it!

[sqirrel21]

I have an eco fan atop my stove, iam sure it helps..

[broonie]

look forward to your updates Matt.

[face cord]

Circulates upto 2.2 times more air than other stove fans

 

So might be the same as having 2 eco fans

[Matt GT]

Very fast from ordering to arriving!

 

Been running it for about an hour now and it does what it claims.

 

 

I sat watching the Stirling engine pistons at the back with my head torch on. And making them cast cool shadows on the stone wall behind So if nothing else I am getting warmer simply from bear hugging the stove lol

 

Noise is not an issue, my PC is louder!

Quality made unit from high grade materials! Which I love!

 

Is it worth the £170... time will tell because it even means I can order 1 less oil load then OMG yes. If it can push enough air to heat beyond this room then it will have surpassed my expectations. But these findings will take about a year to conclude

No regrets!

[monkeybusiness]

That is seriously kool - can you measure the overall height for me please? I have both ecofans (2 and 3 blade) and think they are brilliant but I think I might have to get a Vulcan just to watch it working!

[daggerdave]

Hey Matt, I've a mate who say's they are a seriously good bit of kit but havent seen one yet, until now...looks like an impressive thing and I would be interested to know/hear your thoughts! I think I may have to take a 'fine adjuster' to the chimney breast to fit it in though....

[Matt GT]

Hey guys,

 

So far I am very impressed and think these should be a standard item with stoves.

 

 

Hope that pic works ok it is smaller than I expected.

[monkeybusiness]

Perfect, thanks Matt.