I installed my new turbo convection blower on my M55 cast. Took about 2 hrs. But wasted a lot of time trying to pull old one out. The directions weren't specific to a particular model. Once i figured out I could take the right side of the cast off I was made progress. So on that note if I did it again and with what I learned its a 45min-1hr job.
Got tired of overheating stove (It came with the adjustable auger plate, which is set at manufactures accommodation). Probably done 10 times since installed in October. Its just my wife, me and a toddler. The toddlers room is the coolest so we usually keep it hot to move more air. Its great downstairs is in the 80's, upstairs high 70's. To get the temperatures I get with this stove and I was uing my oil the oil man would be here every two weeks.
Now to the fan. It is definitely more noticeable. The first time I heard it kick in I was like wow, I was used to it being practically silent. But the output is definitively worth it especially to move the air further into the house. You can actually be a good distance away and feel the air. I feel like I can actually tell if I'm burning a high heat producing pellet. I find the fan noise to be loud, but not a irritating loud. Not sure if that make sense. Its a smooth blow. Not like a annoying humidifier fan noise. Also now you cant even hear the auger or stirrer rod in the burn pot. On the plus side I can run the fan on a lower setting like 1-2-3 and get more heat. I should hopefully be able to consume less pellets now too.
The final test is to see what my wife thinks of it when she get back from traveling for work.
I just wanted to share this with you guys and if anyone has questions I'd more than happy to answer any.
Got tired of overheating stove (It came with the adjustable auger plate, which is set at manufactures accommodation). Probably done 10 times since installed in October. Its just my wife, me and a toddler. The toddlers room is the coolest so we usually keep it hot to move more air. Its great downstairs is in the 80's, upstairs high 70's. To get the temperatures I get with this stove and I was uing my oil the oil man would be here every two weeks.
Now to the fan. It is definitely more noticeable. The first time I heard it kick in I was like wow, I was used to it being practically silent. But the output is definitively worth it especially to move the air further into the house. You can actually be a good distance away and feel the air. I feel like I can actually tell if I'm burning a high heat producing pellet. I find the fan noise to be loud, but not a irritating loud. Not sure if that make sense. Its a smooth blow. Not like a annoying humidifier fan noise. Also now you cant even hear the auger or stirrer rod in the burn pot. On the plus side I can run the fan on a lower setting like 1-2-3 and get more heat. I should hopefully be able to consume less pellets now too.
The final test is to see what my wife thinks of it when she get back from traveling for work.
I just wanted to share this with you guys and if anyone has questions I'd more than happy to answer any.