Blower for NC30

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dlpz

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Sep 14, 2006
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Syracuse, New York
I'm debating about buying a blower for a NC30. I'm having a little trouble moving hot air. I have some corner fans in the hallway entrance, ceiling fans in the main rooms. I put a fan behind the stove and took the blower plate off so it blows on the back and up a little. With that fan running it cools the stove off faster than I like. Would the blower help and is it worth the 170 bucks?
 
I wasn't overly impressed with the volume of air that the blower moves for the nc30 but it definitely helped. I noticed the temp difference upstairs went up much quicker than before. You will also notice a big difference in the temperature difference on the top of the stove too.
 
I just bought one and would say that I am reasonably satisfied with it. I like not having a bunch of junk (oscilating fans) everywhere. It directs the air right where it needs to be, across the top. It definately cools off the stove top. I moved my thermometer to the side because I am sure it was giving a false reading. Once i get my wood stash a little better seasoned I hope to realize more of the heat this unit is capable of generating. I bought mine direct off the Englander site. That was the best pricing I saw.
 
The factory blower moves some serious air on high speed! I usally keep my blower fairly low and it moves enogh air. get the blower.
 
Ordered it today through englandstoveworks, I'll post once I get it installed and use it bit. Thanks!
 
I had the same question.... I went ahead and purchased the blower for my NC-30 and I think it makes a big difference. I think it is well worth the money. I also "ditto" what the above poster said about the thermostat --- withe the blower on and blowing across the top of the stove I dont think I get an accurate reading.... I used double walled stove pipe so I can't check temps there AND I have the side heat shields so I can't put it there either..... So I put the thermostat right in front of the stove pipe which shields it from some of the blowers air....

I still use house fans to move air around, but the blower definitely is worth the $170.....
 
Been burning with the blower for a while now. Definitely makes the difference. I have a corner install in a room with a big picture window and not so insulated walls. The blower moves the heat very well, almost whole house is warm now. The way the house is set up I can't get heat into my family room (which has a gas fireplace). It moves most of the heat conveniently into my son's bedroom and not mine!
 
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