The little fan that could

[rudysmallfry]

If anyone is having the "should I try a fan" dilemma, I highly recommend this little Cocoon fan. This fan runs on convection from the stove, is completely silent and is just strong enough to move the warm air without blowing to hard as to cool it off. I finally got to fire up my stove last night and was so happy to find is operated as advertised.

 

[clancey]

It's pretty too..clancey

 

[Rob_Red]

Even if those didn’t help much I still like them cause they’re cool!

 

[BigJ273]

I’ve always wondered how these convection fans wood work on an insert that has the wrap around jacket. Would the stove top still get hot enough to activate it?

 

[stoveliker]

I’ve always wondered how these convection fans wood work on an insert that has the wrap around jacket. Would the stove top still get hot enough to activate it?

Yes, I have a convecting top as well. Fan works. It's not a lot of air but I just like the technology.

It doesn't run on convection, it has a thermoelectric element that powers the fan because it gets hot from the bottom white the top remains cooler.

 

[Mt Bob]

Not related,but a hot tip, many have mounted these to the top of their Mr Heater Big Buddy heaters, with great results.

 

[barnaclebob]

They don't work on convection but on conduction and a difference in temperature across some kind of medium that produces electricity.

Mine is a sterling engine and while it definitely moves air, its not enough to circulate air through the room and is overpowered by the convective updraft of the stove itself. I still like it because its cool.