Hey guys, I'm running a whitfield/Lennox Traditions 300 that has been extensively modified. Wiring has been relocated, diffuser lens switched to glass, control board is no longer being used as manual settings can be adjusted by the user. Extra cooling and ventilation have been added as well as a larger convection blower to regulate heat build-up on the exchanger unit which is now protected by a cast fire plate rather than the stamped metal one. Disclaimer: KIDS DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME
This "prototype" evolved from necessity as the non functional donor stove (I "DONATED" $3500.00 to my local dealer) was frankenstiened together one second hand piece at a time in order to keep us from freezing in our own home. I ran it non-stop in my shop the 1st winter and we both work from home so it is never left unattended (Oil backup). The kicker is the thing works way better than it was ever intended to. Until now.
The bearings on my combustion blower (sealed) went South. The factory combustion blower used a Fasco 3000 rpm 60 hz motor w/a counter clockwise rotation. It could be separated from the blower housing and replaced as a component. I believe this system developed about Negative 30 cfm. The motor it was replaced with, bigger badder faster. I don't know the manufacturer or specs as it was salvaged from a box in the barn.
I know the Quadra-Fire 1000 large blower claims 80 Neg. C.F.M., but I don't know it that's achieved by number of rpms or fan design. I can't find specs on the motor itself. Fasco's site shows most of their motors maxing out @ 3000 RPM, but in order to keep my housing I would need more spin. without more than 3000 RPM I can only run the stove on "Low".
I'm looking for any links to sites that would give me the specs on the Q-Fire blower (If I need to tear one apart for the motor I will), or someplace that could supply me with an electric motor to suit these needs. any help would be appreciated, THANKS!
This "prototype" evolved from necessity as the non functional donor stove (I "DONATED" $3500.00 to my local dealer) was frankenstiened together one second hand piece at a time in order to keep us from freezing in our own home. I ran it non-stop in my shop the 1st winter and we both work from home so it is never left unattended (Oil backup). The kicker is the thing works way better than it was ever intended to. Until now.
The bearings on my combustion blower (sealed) went South. The factory combustion blower used a Fasco 3000 rpm 60 hz motor w/a counter clockwise rotation. It could be separated from the blower housing and replaced as a component. I believe this system developed about Negative 30 cfm. The motor it was replaced with, bigger badder faster. I don't know the manufacturer or specs as it was salvaged from a box in the barn.
I know the Quadra-Fire 1000 large blower claims 80 Neg. C.F.M., but I don't know it that's achieved by number of rpms or fan design. I can't find specs on the motor itself. Fasco's site shows most of their motors maxing out @ 3000 RPM, but in order to keep my housing I would need more spin. without more than 3000 RPM I can only run the stove on "Low".
I'm looking for any links to sites that would give me the specs on the Q-Fire blower (If I need to tear one apart for the motor I will), or someplace that could supply me with an electric motor to suit these needs. any help would be appreciated, THANKS!
