Wood Stove Fans for sale delivered direct to your door in France ….
Our wood stove is the best thing we have bought so far at chez nous. It’s very efficient burning wood and it feels cosy on a really cold night.
Energy Efficient Fan
Our habitable space is all on one level and we find that the far end of the house, furthest away from the fire doesn’t really get warm until we are roasting in the living room.
Wood stoves work on the principle of radiant heat. A solid metal wood stove, for example, is designed to become a radiant heat source. Very little heat energy is lost up the chimney, and if the chimney is exposed to the room, it also becomes a source of heat. However, the difficulty with a radiant heating system, is even distribution of heat. The area closest to the stove is hot, but areas around the rest of the room or house will be much cooler.
After investigating the possibility of installing ducting or a ceiling fan, I came across a fantastic solution originating from Canada. The Stirling Wood Stove Fan. Not only does it circulate the heat from the stove, it’s a completely green and ecologically friendly solution.
A recent innovation, using technology discovered in 1945 called the Stirling Cycle has been adapted to run a wood stove fan. The radiant heat from the stove heats the Stirling engine (the base of the fan), activating the pistons which converts heat energy to mechanical energy used to turn the fan blades. This blows the heat from the stove into the living space.
The “Vulcan” wood stove fan is completely self powered and requires no electric or batteries. It works by simply placing it on the top of a hot* surface. The hotter the surface temperature the faster the blades will turn.
I have been running a fan now for approximately 1 month and the difference it has made to the heat distribution is amazing.
Fortunately, I have been able to find a supplier who manufactures these fans and it is now available by mail order – I call it the Eco Ventilateur. Engineered using the lastest technology to ensure it is completely maintenance free – you will never have to oil it. It comes with a 3 year comprehensive manufacturer warranty and operates on almost all stoves from 150 C (300F) to 450 C (840 F)*.
Specification:
A close up of the mechanism
Overall height: 33.5cm (13.25 inches)
Overall width: 25.4cm (10 inches)
Base dimensions: 15.4cm X 7.7cm (6 x 3 inches)
Fan diameter: 25.4cm (10 inches)
Material: stainless steel, aluminum, brass
Color: Black, stainless, aluminum, brass
*Please note that whatever heating appliance you have, the surface much reach the operating temperature indicated.
This energy efficient solution to heat distribution is also a fascinating conversation piece.
Price including delivery is 160€. Prices can be reduced if purchasing more than 1 fan to the same delivery address. Paypal and cheques accepted. Prices can be paid in sterling if required.
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