Warpfive devices have massive fan blades, they work at high temperatures and produce enough energy to push enormous amounts of air – the manufacturer claims their fans create a stream that can even be felt five meters away from the stove -that’s really awesome! The Sirocco stove fan is fitted with three screws in the base that can be used to get the fan level. If the fan is to be mounted on an inset stove door with the VMK, one of the screws will need to be removed and secured in an empty hole so that it isn’t lost. brought a new model of the Sirocco stove fan, the Sirocco Plus. As the name suggests, the Sirocco Plus is the very same as the Sirocco original plus the addition of a Vertical Mounting Kit (VMK).

It turned out to be very challenging for stove fan manufacturers to come up with a solution to mount the fan to the stove door. It might not seem that complicated at first glance, but the fan needs to be sleek, easy to assemble, sturdy and fit onto the majority of stoves. There is one more stove fan dedicated to work on the beautiful soapstone, gas or convergent stoves – the Ecofan BelAir. It was introduced by the pioneering stove fan manufacturer, Caframo – based just 150 miles away from London… in Ontario, Canada. The Ecofan Belair is less than 160mm high, and has been fitted with two Peltier modules to provide enough energy to propel 140 CFM. Have you ever wished you had something you could just take straight from the box, put on top of the stove, and then fill the room with much-needed hot air and warmth? That’s what the Sirocco stove fan can do for you. Stove fans vary in the number of blades they possess, but a 4-blade fan is widely considered to be very effective. How we review stove fans Both systems involve low-torque motors, which accounts for easy blade control. This means the said blades stop and start according to some pre-designed specification. Most stove fans start when the stove is at a temperature of 65 degrees C. or 150 degrees F.

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If you want to warm up a standard room with a stove that won’t reach temperatures above 350°c, then you need to consider stove fans like Valiant Premium, Ventum 3 or Phoenix. If you’re not sure what maximum temperatures your stove can reach, then you are better off buying a stove thermometer. It is an inexpensive device that not only helps to protect your fan, but also gives you a better understanding of the best operating temperatures of your stove. The Valiant stove fans are powerful, yet silent, reliable and covered by a 2 year warranty. The Ventum 3 is an evolution of the Premium. It starts at a lower temperature and spins faster thanks to the lighter blades. A temperature gauge is an energy-efficient features which lets you monitor the heat and performance of your stove fan. You can use it to optimise its efficiency which will prevent against damage from overheating. Things are much easier with the Stirling powered fans like Vulcan or Warpfire, where there’s no temp difference required – just the heat from the stove. Stirling powered fans are not as vulnerable and withstand much higher temperatures. So if your stove usually gets very hot you might want to consider this kind of fan – especially if you have big area to push the warmth around.

As the air inside the fan heats up, the miniature Stirling engine expands, and the piston is thrust upward; as the air cools, the engine contracts and the piston is forced down. This cycle repeats, essentially moving the hot air up and out of the fan and into your home, rather than towards the ceiling. There is practically no installation required, so you don’t have to mull over confusing instructions and deal with putting small pieces together. Because it’s so easy to operate and it can fast become a normal part of your household, you’ll soon forget that you have this new stove fan in the first place. More importantly, the Sirocco was designed for silent operation. You don’t have to deal with the noise that you get from a lot of other fans. The SmartFan Original fan is the only device that pushes the air in different directions simultaneously; this smaller fan cools the top chamber to secure a better temperature divergency, therefore increasing efficiency. What if my stove doesn’t have a flat surface?Another plus is the low starting temperature of 50˚C (lower than many of the other models here), meaning you can make the most of the heat given out by your stove as it comes up to its maximum temperature. How to choose the best stove fan for you: Helps you save money. Your simple investment in a quality wood stove fan will bring great benefits to your wallet for years to come. The Sirocco, produced in Lithuania by the German company – Hansa, has been one of the first stove fans on the European market. Weighing nearly 2kg, it’s quite heavy when compared to other Peltier stove fans. It has a massive heat sink which secures energy accumulation, so the fan works long after the fire in the stove dies down. The fan’s base is equipped with three screws which act as feet and six threaded holes so the fan can be levelled if the stove top surface isn’t perfectly horizontal. Another purpose of the countersunk screws is to lift the fan so it stays away from a stove top that might get too hot for the fan’s motor and Peltier module.