Turning a fan on near the wood stove automatically to circulate the warm air?

[Don2222]

Hello

Does anyone use a heat sensor to switch AC on like this?
http://www.cjshearthandhome.com/cjs-custom-shop/stove-stat-automatic-fan-control?page=17

A simple snap disc could also be used if you build your own.

 

[Jags]

I have used one for years. Works as advertised. It can take a bit of fiddling for proper position (placing it where you can allow stove temps to heat up before the fan turns on), but that is a one time deal.

 

[velvetfoot]

Ditto. Don't need one with current storve.

 

[velvetfoot]

A simple snap disc could also be used if you build your own.

Next thing you know, the entire metal stove is energized, lol.

 

[Don2222]

Next thing you know, the entire metal stove is energized, lol.

That would really make the stove HOT! LOL

 

[Mt Bob]

I think Don likes toys more than normal! Built something a little different,a t-stat(inline) for spare freezer,to run higher temp.so I can lager beer.Also would come in handy if refrig dies in summer.

 

[realstihl]

I use a PID controller. No guessing. Just set it and that's it. Plus it shows stove top temp. Costs less than 50 bucks.

 

[BrotherBart]

Been using a Stove Stat since 1986. In 2004 the first one fell apart from the intense heat all those years. Took it back to the store and told the guy that I had bought it from his daddy and figured it should be warranty. Without missing a beat he said "No warranty on stuff you bought from a dead guy.".

Cracked me up.