New here...with a blower question

[RBrad]

Hi all! New to the forums but not to burning.

I currently have a Pacific Energy T-20 stove that the blower is starting to make bearing noise and seem to be having a very difficult time finding a replacement. Does anyone know if there is a generic replacement that fits? or could be modified to fit?

Thanks in advance!

 

[begreen]

Did you mean the TN-20? Have you cleaned the blower completely and tried to lubricate the bearing?

 

[MTY]

I do not know if this will apply, but here is a tip. Some chainsaw noses have a little hole in them. The hole is to grease the sprocket. There is a special grease gun for this purpose. If you have a sealed bearing in the blower motor, and you cannot get it apart to grease it, look for a spot where you can drill a small hole. Quite often this can be done in an end cap. Then use a chainsaw sprocket grease gun to pump it full.

 

[RBrad]

You’re correct the stove is a TN-20. Usually take apart, clean and lube 2X a season. This is the 7th year with this stove, figured it’d be prudent to at least have a spare on hand in the event it went during peak heating season.

thanks for the tip MTY!

 

[begreen]

Looks like part number is (TRNO.19BLOWA) https://friendlyfires.ca/products/true-north-replacement-blower/

 

[RBrad]

Thanks begreen! That was the only one I had found as well.

 

[begreen]

Have you called around to PA True North dealers?
(broken link removed to http://truenorthstoves.com/en/find-a-dealer)

 

[RBrad]

Tried the dealer search, there apparently isn't one anywhere in the tri state area. Nearest distributor is in SC and knows nothing.

 

[begreen]

That doesn't sound right. I get several.

 

[RBrad]

That is very interesting, thank you.
This is what I've gotten every search. Not sure what i could've done wrong.

 

[begreen]

That is odd. I just switched to Safari and it worked for me. Perhaps because I have Flash installed? Maybe try it on your phone?

 

[begreen]

I copy/pasted the list for you.

Calhoun's Hearth & Home
1649 Front Street
Athens, PA
18810
Tel: 570.888.6479
Distance: 57.0 miles (91.2 km)
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Fireplace & Chimney Professionals, LLC
4345 Durham Road
Kintnersville, PA
18930
Tel: 610.847.2530
Distance: 66.8 miles (106.9 km)
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Stoves Plus, LLC
270 County Route 48
Thompson Ridge, NY
10985
Tel: 845-800-3894
Website
Distance: 68.6 miles (109.7 km)
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Kegerreis Stoves
7758 Route 183
Bernville, PA
19506
Tel: 610.488.0890
Website
Distance: 69.7 miles (111.5 km)
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R E Smith Company
607 Cemetery Street
Williamsport, PA
17701
Tel: 570.323.4123
Website
Distance: 72.1 miles (115.4 km)
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The Tinderbox LTD
1130 Main Street
Fleischmanns, NY
12430
Tel: (845) 254-5999
Distance: 78.0 miles (124.9 km)
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Holy Smoke Stove FP
296 Alberts Road
Dryden, NY
13053
Tel: (607) 844-3766
Website
Distance: 82.1 miles (131.4 km)
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Alber's Fireplace
309 Route 22 East
Green Brook, NJ
08812
Tel: 732-629-7444
Distance: 82.9 miles (132.6 km)
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The Cozy Dog Fireplace Shoppe
26 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, NJ
07662
Tel: (201) 712-9399
Distance: 89.5 miles (143.2 km)
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Main Street Home Center
2090 East Main Street
Cortlandt Manor, NY
10567
Tel: (914) 734-9773
Website
Distance: 92.7 miles (148.3 km)
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Laubscher Pools
2965 Eagle Valley Road, Route 150
Mill Hall, PA
17751
Tel: (570) 726-7100
Distance: 97.5 miles (155.9 km)
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DS Stoves
238 B Old Leacock Road
Gordonville, PA
17529
Tel: 717-768-3853
Distance: 99.2 miles (158.7 km)
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[RBrad]

Thank you very much. I'll save that list.